Megiddo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Megiddo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Megiddo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1613
Price: 70.00 USD
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By Jack Wilds

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1613

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During the 15th century BC, Megiddo became the site of the first recorded battle in history. The records of this clash are scrawled in hieroglyphics in the Hall of Annals at the Temple of Amun-Rah. The music relies on the D Phrygian mode and primitive percussion sounds to capture the essence of this historic battle.

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Series: FJH Developing Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

SKU: 98-B1613

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About the Composer: Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds composes for ensembles spanning from children's choirs to professional orchestras, drawing inspiration from visual art, philosophy, religious texts, and poetry alongside purely musical ideas. His work consistently meets performers at their current level while challenging them toward genuine artistry. A former public school band director, he has published more than 40 pieces for developing musicians and regularly appears on festival required lists across multiple continents.

Wilds 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 compositions have been performed by ensembles including the Attacca Quartet, the New York Philharmonic, and members of the Atlanta Symphony, and have been featured at the International Trombone Festival, the Midwest Clinic, and international composition workshops. He studied composition with Michael Ippolito, Chris Trapani, and Donald Grantham.

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Why we love this

The D Phrygian mode gives this piece an immediately distinctive character that young musicians will find both unfamiliar and engaging. Wilds uses primitive percussion strategically to underscore the historical setting without overwhelming a developing band's rhythmic stability, making the conceptual ambition fully achievable at this level.

What to expect

The D Phrygian mode creates an austere, almost exotic sonic landscape that feels both ancient and immediate. Primitive percussion instruments enhance this quality, evoking the raw energy and chaos of battle while remaining grounded in the band's foundational skills.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands seeking repertoire that introduces modal harmony and historical storytelling without sacrificing musical integrity. Directors programming festivals or concerts with a theme of world history or ancient civilizations will find an accessible entry point into contemporary compositional techniques.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the modal sound during warm-up exercises focused on D Phrygian passages; isolate the half-step above the tonic to lock the characteristic interval before rehearsing full passages.
Balance the percussion palette carefully so that primitive sounds support rather than dominate the band's sonority; practice dynamics and articulation between sections before adding the full color.
Shape phrases around the narrative arc of the battle rather than sectional breaks; help students understand they are depicting conflict, allowing musical tension to build naturally across longer lines.
Maintain steady tempo work early in rehearsals to ensure the band feels secure enough to respond expressively to dynamic changes and percussion cues without losing pulse.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to establish a distinctive mood and demonstrate your band's versatility in handling non-traditional harmonic language. It also works effectively in a history or world cultures concert, pairing well with narratives about ancient civilizations or as a standalone educational performance with pre-concert context about Megiddo's historical significance.