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Joshua Tyler Jameson

Music for British-style brass bandColumbus, Ohio
A close-up photograph looking toward the mouthpiece of a worn brass trumpet against a dark background

Vivid stories. Expressive melodies.
The full color of brass and percussion.

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THE MUSIC

Stories told in sound.

From intimate lyricism to the power of a full brass band, each work begins with a world to explore.

BRASS BAND & PERCUSSION

Bushidō

The Way of the Warrior

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A journey through the world of the samurai, where stillness and resolve meet the turbulence of battle. Five connected sections explore discipline, beauty, and the way of the warrior.

Grade 4Approx. 10 minutes
LISTEN TO BUSHIDŌMIDI rendering · 10:16
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PROGRAM NOTES

Bushi (Warrior)

Born into stillness
Respect and love guide our path
Loyal roots grow deep

Fudōshin (Immovable Mind)

Mind stands like a stone
Unshaken, steady and clear
Breath steady within

Sakura

Petals fall gently
Honor lives in each moment
Stillness learns release

Battle of Bun’ei

Storms gather ashore
Loyal roots hold strong and true
Calm defends the land

Bushidō

Courage, forged in peace
Disciplined breath and hand
Way of the warrior

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BRASS BAND & PERCUSSION

Pharaoh
of the Exodus

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The Exodus story seen through the eyes of Pharaoh. A dramatic work of power, command, and confrontation, with percussion at the heart of its sound world.

Grade 6Approx. 17 minutes
Dublin Silver Band · NABBA Championships 2026Watch on YouTube
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PROGRAM NOTES

A New Kingdom

During Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, the kings built awe-inspiring monuments—great feats of architecture and engineering meant to glorify both gods and men. No sooner was one wonder completed than another began. Pharaoh’s grand vision required an immense labor force, and he found it on the backs of the Hebrews who were enslaved in Egypt. To him, their toil would herald a new golden age for his people—an era of splendor that would be a marvel to gods and mortals alike.

Ark of Bulrushes

One morning, Pharaoh’s daughter discovered a small ark of woven bulrushes drifting near the palace. Inside lay a baby, abandoned to the Nile. The child was taken in and raised as royalty—and given the name Moses. He grew up alongside Pharaoh’s son, sharing his education, his privilege, and his destiny.

Pi-Ramesses

Pharaoh’s glorious vision soon took shape in the construction of Pi-Ramesses, a magnificent city rising from the Nile Delta. It was lush and sacred, adorned with temples and shrines, but the river’s shifting course made the site unstable. Entire sections had to be rebuilt again and again. More labor was needed. More Hebrews were forced into service. As their numbers grew, so too did Pharaoh’s unease. What if they rose up? What if they rebelled? With fear growing in his heart, Pharaoh faced a decision that would shape the future of his kingdom.

A King’s Command

Pharaoh tried to stem the Hebrew population quietly, commanding the Hebrew midwives to kill all newborn boys. But they defied him, fearing their God more than Pharaoh’s wrath. Desperate, Pharaoh gave a final, dreadful order: his soldiers would sweep through Egypt and kill every Hebrew infant boy they could find—leaving only the girls. This is why Moses was hidden in the river. His mother saved him from death with a basket and a prayer.

Khonsu & Thoth

Pharaoh is not a monster. He is a father. A son. A man burdened with building a nation. Surely, he acted with reason. Surely, this was for the greater good. In the silence that followed the massacre, Pharaoh turned to the gods for solace. He prayed to the moon, and it was there he encountered Khonsu, god of the moon and time, and Thoth, god of wisdom. Thoth, keeper of divine knowledge, reassured Pharaoh that his choices served a higher purpose. Khonsu, appearing as a child, sang him a lullaby to calm his spirit and guard him from evil. Time passed. Pharaoh grew old. And upon his death, the crown passed to his son—who vowed to fulfill his father's dream and promise with an even greater Egypt.

Pharaoh of the Exodus

When Moses discovered the truth of his origin, he fled into the wilderness. Years later, he returned—not as an adopted prince, but as a prophet of his true people, demanding freedom for them in the name of their God. The new Pharaoh—alongside whom Moses had been raised as a brother— was young, proud, and burdened with legacy, refused the demand. Greatness, he believed, required sacrifice. He would not be the weak link in a mighty dynasty.

The Plagues

Pharaoh’s defiance was met with the wrath of the Hebrew God. Plague after plague swept through Egypt—blood, boils, locusts, darkness—each more harrowing than the last. Resilience gave way to stubbornness, then to fury. Had his gods forsaken him? Why was Egypt, his Egypt, being punished? Confusion turned to dread as the final plague claimed the life of his son—a cruel echo of the slaughter his father once ordered. Broken, Pharaoh finally relented. The Hebrews were set free, and Egypt lay in ruins.

Pi-Hahiroth

Crushed by grief, Pharaoh’s sorrow curdled into rage. He summoned his chariots and pursued the fleeing Hebrews across the barren wilderness. Many soldiers were lost on the treacherous road, but finally, Pharaoh's army caught up with them at Pi-Hahiroth—on the shores of the Red Sea. Now it was Pharaoh’s turn for justice. He was not just a king—he was the god-appointed ruler of Egypt. He would not be weak. He would not be forgotten. He would save his country. He would honor his father and legacy. He was… the Pharaoh of the Exodus.

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A NEW WORK, A SHARED VISION

Music written
for your ensemble.

Bring your story to life through an original work for brass band. Let’s talk about your musicians, your ideas, and the music we could create together.

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PUBLISHED BY BROOKWRIGHT MUSIC

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ORIGINAL WORKBrass band

Avifauna

A journey through the birds of North America

Commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of America, this descriptive work follows morning birds, hummingbirds, owls, vultures, and the eagle through a changing landscape of light and shadow.

2nd Section +Brass band & 4 percussionists
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ARRANGEMENTBrass band

Intermezzo

from Cavalleria Rusticana

Mascagni’s operatic interlude, arranged for brass band. Flowing melodic lines and a gentle rhythmic foundation invite the ensemble to explore warmth, legato, and expressive phrasing.

4th Section +Pietro Mascagni · arr. Jameson
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U.S. Open awards
for new composition or arrangement

A FRESH VOICE FOR FAMILIAR MUSIC

From Appalachian Spring and Heat of the Day to Bridge Over Troubled Water, arrangements shaped for the character and possibilities of brass band.

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Joshua Tyler Jameson

COMPOSER · ARRANGER
FOUNDING MEMBER, DUBLIN SILVER BAND

BIOGRAPHY

A life in brass.

Joshua Tyler Jameson is a composer and arranger based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in music for British-style brass band. An eight-time recipient of U.S. Open Brass Band Championships awards for new composition or arrangement, he writes music that combines vivid storytelling, expressive melodies, and a wide range of instrumental colors.

A founding member of Dublin Silver Band since 2010, Jameson serves as a composer and creative consultant. His longstanding involvement with the ensemble informs his writing and his collaborative approach to developing concert and competition programs.

Drawing inspiration from history, mythology, and human experience, his original works include, among others, Pharaoh of the Exodus and Bushidō – The Way of the Warrior. His music explores both lyrical intimacy and dramatic intensity, with percussion playing a central role in shaping atmosphere and narrative. His award-winning arrangements include Appalachian Spring, Heat of the Day, and Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Jameson welcomes collaborations with ensembles and commissioners, developing new works around their musicians, their ideas, and the stories they want to share.

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COMMISSIONS & COLLABORATIONS

Your ensemble.
Your story.
New music.

Let’s create something your musicians can make their own.

Whether you have a fully formed idea or the beginning of a conversation, I welcome the chance to develop a work around your ensemble, its strengths, and the story you want to tell.

Projects can be commissioned by a single ensemble or shared among a group of bands. Scope, timing, and fees are agreed together before writing begins.

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