Megiddo: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Megiddo: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1613S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Jack Wilds

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1613S

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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.

UPC: 241444511220

SKU: 98-B1613S

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About the Composer: Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds brings together diverse artistic influences to craft music that speaks across age groups and skill levels. His compositions draw from visual art, literature, and spiritual traditions, creating works that challenge performers to engage authentically with the score. His chamber music has been championed by ensembles including the Attacca Quartet and members of the New York Philharmonic and Atlanta Symphony, while his wind band writing appears on festival repertoire lists worldwide.

With roots in public school music direction, Wilds has published over 40 works for developing musicians and is a frequent clinician and adjudicator at festivals across North America and Asia. He teaches composition and music theory at Texas State University and serves as Co-Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos, roles that inform his deep understanding of how music functions in both educational and liturgical contexts.

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Why we love this

Wilds anchors this piece in a genuine historical moment, then translates that narrative into sound through modal harmony and texture rather than literal illustration. The D Phrygian mode gives the work harmonic personality while remaining accessible at Grade 1.5, and the focus on primitive percussion invites students to think about timbre as a storytelling tool. A piece this brief but conceptually rich works beautifully in festivals or as a concert opener that rewards close listening.

What to expect

Ancient and percussive, with an almost ritualistic quality. The D Phrygian mode creates an exotic, foreign texture that evokes distance in time, while primitive percussion sounds anchor the band in a visceral, primitive landscape. The piece draws you into a moment of conflict and consequence without relying on pyrotechnics.

Who it's for

Developing concert bands seeking repertoire that marries historical imagination with musical substance. This is ideal for groups ready to explore modal writing and interested in thematic programming tied to history or ancient cultures.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the D Phrygian sound in sectionals before rehearsing the full band. The raised seventh degree (natural C) may feel unfamiliar; have your woodwinds and brass lock onto the mode's characteristic intervals during warm-up.
Let the percussion sounds breathe. These aren't accompaniment; they carry much of the programmatic weight. Give your percussionists ownership of their parts and space in the mix.
Shape the work's arc by attention to dynamics and articulation rather than tempo changes. The band should feel propelled forward by phrasing and air support, not rushed.

How to use it

Open a concert with this and follow with a contrasting work in major tonality; the shift will feel even more striking. It also pairs well with other pieces exploring non-Western scales or historical narratives, creating a thematic arc around how music responds to human events.