Dance Slav: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Dance Slav: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Dance Slav: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1754
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Jack Wilds

Level:.5

Item: 98-B1754

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Inspired by late 19th and early 20th century dance pieces, this energetic and spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so much more! The notes and rhythms will fall into place quickly so you and your beginning students can focus on a variety of dynamics and articulations. The optional accelerando at the end adds excitement as the piece comes to an energetic conclusion. (1:20)

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Series: FJH Starter Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444391822

SKU: 98-B1754

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About the Composer: Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds brings twenty years of experience bridging the gap between developing musicians and serious artistic intent. His output spans generations: he's written for children's choirs, high school bands, college ensembles, and professional orchestras, always with an ear for what each group can authentically achieve. His chamber works have been championed by ensembles including the Attacca Quartet and members of the New York Philharmonic and Atlanta Symphony.

A former public school band director himself, Wilds now teaches composition and theory at Texas State University while maintaining his role as Co-Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos. His wind band catalog has earned spots on festival repertoire lists across multiple continents and regular performances at the Midwest Clinic. He studied composition with Michael Ippolito, Chris Trapani, and Donald Grantham.

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Why we love this

Wilds understands what beginning band actually needs: a piece that teaches musicianship without the frustration of complicated note reading. Six pitches unlock a remarkably full sonic palette here, letting your students hear themselves improve in real time while you direct their attention toward dynamics, articulation, and phrasing. The optional accelerando gives you a built-in teaching moment about how tempo can drive energy and excitement.

What to expect

Playful, energetic, and surprisingly sophisticated. The late 19th-century dance idiom carries an almost vaudeville charm, with spirited rhythms that feel both straightforward and alive. Despite its accessible pitch set, the piece never sounds reductive; instead, it feels like a composer trusted his young musicians with genuine material.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands moving past basic note reading and ready to engage with real musical elements. This works equally well for a full first-year band or as a confidence builder within a mixed-ability ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

Map out the dynamic journey before rehearsal. The piece's power comes entirely from shape and contrast, so mark your own score with clear targets for each section.
Address articulation early and specifically. With limited rhythmic complexity, clean tonguing and phrase endings become the most noticeable elements.
Consider the accelerando as a conductor's choice, not a requirement. Try the piece at a steady tempo first; add the push only once the band owns the material.
Balance the melody line across your ensemble. Because the piece works with such a limited palette, unison passages need clear leadership and blend.

How to use it

Place this early in a concert to set an upbeat tone and showcase what your newest musicians can accomplish. It pairs naturally with other Level 0.5 works but also stands confidently alongside slightly more advanced repertoire, proving to the audience that accessibility and artistry aren't opposites.