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“Out to Sea” and “The Shark Cage Fugue” (from Jaws)
19490603
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“Out to Sea” and “The Shark Cage Fugue” (from Jaws) by John Williams Concert Band - Sheet Music

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“Out to Sea” and “The Shark Cage Fugue” (from Jaws) Score and Parts by John Williams Concert Band - Sheet Music

By John Williams
Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: HL.4002917

Score and Parts. Composed by John Williams. Arranged by Jay Bocook. John Williams Signature Edition. Movies. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. Hal Leonard #4002917. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002917).

UPC: 884088453664. 10.5x14.0x0.873 inches. John Williams/trans. Jay Bocook.

Referring to the 1975 blockbuster Jaws, director Steven Spielberg states that John Williams' music “was clearly responsible for half the success of the movie.” This suite features two of the signature musical sequences. In “Out to Sea,” the trio of shark hunters led by police chief Martin Brody (played by Roy Scheider) heads into open water to find the menacing beast. This is followed by the “Shark Cage Fugue,” a classically inspired and sophisticated accompaniment to a tense underwater scene in which Hooper (portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss) comes face-to-face with the great white in an all-too-fragile suspended cage. Performance time - ca. 3:40.

  • Out To Sea
  • Shark Cage Fugue

Ratings + Reviews

Based on 3 Reviews
Emily S.
December 16, 2025
Exciting Jaws Music for Our Community Band!
I'm so thrilled our community band is tackling this! Playing John Williams' iconic 'Jaws' music, 'Out to Sea' and 'The Shark Cage Fugue,' is incredibly exciting. While it's a Grade 5, making it quite challenging, the enjoyment of recreating that movie magic with friends is unbeatable. It's truly rewarding to hear it come together.
Sarah M.
December 15, 2025
A Fantastic Challenge for Advanced Bands
This John Williams suite, arranged by Jay Bocook, is a superb addition for high school or college concert bands. The Grade 5 difficulty provides a fantastic challenge, excellent for developing rhythmic precision and ensemble balance. Hal Leonard's engraving quality ensures clear score and parts, making it very teachable. A must-have for a memorable concert program.
Marcus J.
December 15, 2025
Masterful Scoring for Ensemble Voice-Leading
As an ensemble coach, I appreciate the detailed and dramatic scoring in this John Williams arrangement by Jay Bocook. While not for solo voice, the Grade 5 concert band parts offer rich opportunities for teaching instrumental voice-leading and textural balance. The score clearly lays out how each section contributes to the ominous 'Jaws' atmosphere, perfect for nuanced interpretation.

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