Jay Dawson

This gorgeous work has become a virtual pop hit, thanks to the many recordings by today's best-loved sopranos. Easy, yet full of teaching opportunities for tone, blend, pitch and expression.

Jay began writing FANFARE at 35, 000 ft. during a transatlantic flight. Contemporary harmony, dignified and heroic melodies, and interesting percussion make this a great choice for a concert opener or...

Jay began writing FANFARE at 35, 000 ft. during a transatlantic flight. Contemporary harmony, dignified and heroic melodies, and interesting percussion make this a great choice for a concert opener or...

Jay's fun, original has a backwoods kind of charm. Yes, there are passages where the band will sound like roosters and mules.

Santana's great hit! A feel-good experience every time you hear it.

A pairing of Pitbull's smash hit with a beautiful Bolivian folk melody.

An abbreviated arrangement of this classic hit song serves as the introductory number to the complete theme show, Queen of Soul, featuring four of the greatest hits by the legendary artist Aretha Fran...

A happy & spiritual groove exists in Jay's arrangement of Shambala, made famous by the rock group Three Dog Night and since covered by numerous artists.

A happy & spiritual groove exists in Jay's arrangement of Shambala, made famous by the rock group Three Dog Night and since covered by numerous artists.

A happy & spiritual groove exists in Jay's arrangement of Shambala, made famous by the rock group Three Dog Night and since covered by numerous artists.

Penned by Michael Bublé, Everything was a Grammy nominated single in 2007. This original work strays from the big band orchestrations and moves toward a more adult contemporary sound. This love song s...

A centerpiece of the motion picture Burlesque, this sassy and upbeat jazz-swing tune provides great material for assembling a fantastic production for your horn line, percussion and dancers. Scored fo...

Jay captures the full array of musical material contained in this hit by Billy Joel, one of the legendary honorees at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. This arrangement, with its message and musical con...

Jay captures the full array of musical material contained in this hit by Billy Joel, one of the legendary honorees at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. This arrangement, with its message and musical con...

Here's the worldwide hit by OMI, kicked up a notch by Pentatonix' fine arrangement. The cool Jamaican groove makes a perfect closer, or you cut to the essential 30 seconds for a timeout salute. The Pe...

Pop Star Halsey provides a propelling groove with a contemplative melody making for an interesting and expressive musical production. Jay's chart uses the full percussion and wind ensemble to create a...