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On the Wing: Concert Band Conductor Score

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On the Wing: Concert Band Conductor Score

On the Wing: Concert Band Conductor Score

By Jack Wilds

Grade: 2

Item: 98-B1578S
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This tribute to the exhilaration and majesty of flight is a perfect opener for your next concert. The aggressive opening fanfare provides the catalyst for the entire work as the music moves through a series of textural shifts. After a more subdued middle section (at the same tempo), the opening music returns once more in heroic fashion, driving to a thrilling ending.

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Series: FJH Young Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 241444507742
SKU: 98-B1578S

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About the Composer: Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds

Jack Wilds composes for ensembles across the full spectrum of musical development, from children's choirs through professional orchestras. His catalog spans visual art, literature, philosophy, and pure musical architecture; his chamber works have been performed by the Attacca Quartet, members of the New York Philharmonic and Atlanta Symphony, and at festivals including the International Trombone Festival and Wyoming Festival.

A former public school band director, Wilds has published over 40 works for developing musicians. His wind band compositions appear regularly on festival repertoire lists worldwide and have been heard at the Midwest Clinic and national educator conferences. He lectures on composition, theory, and music technology at Texas State University and serves as Co-Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos, where he has worked for 13 years.

Why we love this

The architecture here is elegant: a striking fanfare, textural exploration, a moment of introspection, and a powerful return. Wilds writes for Grade 2 ensembles without patronizing them, and this piece proves that developmental bands can tackle genuinely exciting concert programming. The aggressive opening and heroic finish give your musicians a real moment to land on stage.

What to expect

The piece captures the visceral sensation of flight: soaring, powerful, alive. You begin with aggressive energy, venture into quieter, more introspective territory, then reclaim the exhilaration with renewed force. It's designed to captivate an audience from the downbeat.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands seeking accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance. This works well for ensembles building confidence in dynamic contrast and textural awareness, and it programs beautifully for concerts that need a strong opener with broader appeal.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening fanfare with clarity and punch; this gesture sets the entire trajectory, so ensemble balance and rhythmic precision matter immediately.
  • Treat the textural shifts as deliberate architectural moves. Highlight the contrast when you reach the subdued middle section, allowing the audience to feel the shift in energy before the return.
  • Drive toward the final statement without rushing. The heroic ending needs space and weight; let the tempo carry the momentum rather than pushing the pulse.

How to use it

Start your concert here. The aggressive fanfare pulls listeners in immediately and sets a high-energy tone for the program that follows. The three-part structure (statement, reflection, return) also makes it ideal for festival and contest play, where a clear arc and satisfying conclusion resonate with adjudicators.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic contrast and musical phrasing across textural shifts
  • Balancing aggressive articulation with precision in opening and closing sections
  • Sustaining tempo consistency during middle section while maintaining energy
  • Ensemble cohesion across rapid textural changes

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