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March Pasodoble: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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March Pasodoble: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Jack Wilds

Grade: 2

Item: 00-51950

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Everyone will enjoy Jack Wilds' March Pasodoble, a tribute to the flashy, charismatic Spanish march genre. A perfect vehicle for teaching march form and style, this work is a traditional pasodoble that is highly accessible and tons of fun. A perfect departure from the typical concert march! (2:30)

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, March Pasodoble: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band
Publisher: MakeMusic Publications
ISBN10: 1-4706-7584-6
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7584-4
UPC: 038081598185
SKU: 00-51950

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About the Composer: Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds brings together a diverse range of influences to create music that speaks across generations and skill levels. His output spans from children's ensembles to professional orchestras, drawing inspiration from visual art, literature, and philosophical texts alongside purely musical traditions. His chamber works have been championed by ensembles including the Attacca Quartet and members of the New York Philharmonic and Atlanta Symphony.

As a former public school band director, Wilds understands what young musicians need to grow. He teaches composition, theory, ear training, and music technology at Texas State University and serves as Co-Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos. His works for developing musicians appear on festival required repertoire lists worldwide and have been performed at the Midwest Clinic and major educator conferences across the country.

Why we love this

Wilds captures the essential character of the pasodoble without the technical demands that often bog down Grade 2 literature. The writing stays true to the genre's theatrical flair and rhythmic vitality while remaining genuinely playable for developing bands. It's a refreshing alternative to the standard march repertoire that still teaches genuine form and style.

What to expect

Bright, spirited, and unmistakably Spanish in flavor. The pasodoble's characteristic rhythmic swagger gives the piece a confident swagger that feels celebratory without being overly sentimental. Even at this grade level, the harmonic language and orchestration create something that sounds polished and professional.

Who it's for

Grade 2 bands looking for accessible march repertoire that actually sounds like something different. Directors seeking literature that teaches traditional form while keeping rehearsals engaging and fun for musicians who are still building foundational skills.

How to get the most out of it

  • Commit to the rhythmic precision that defines the pasodoble. The genre's appeal rests on crisp articulation and steady forward momentum, so lock the section leaders early in rehearsals.
  • Shape the melodic lines with character and personality rather than playing through them mechanically. The flashy nature of this genre rewards interpretive choices in dynamics and phrasing.
  • Balance your brass section carefully in tutti passages. The Spanish march idiom calls for brightness without harshness, so blend rather than overpower.

How to use it

Program this as a signature piece on a concert where you want energy and variety. Its moderate length (2:30) makes it ideal for festival competitions or as a palate cleanser between heavier concert works. Consider pairing it with other world music or character pieces to create a thematic program that showcases your band's versatility.

Skills your students will build

  • March form structure and traditional harmonic progressions
  • Style-specific articulation and rhythmic precision in the pasodoble idiom
  • Dynamic contrast and phrase shaping at an accessible level
  • Section balance and blend in tutti writing

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