Jack Wilds

Across the Serengeti is a musical portrait of the grassy plains of Africa. Using only six notes, this piece establishes and sustains an infectious rhythm that students and audience will thoroughly enj...

Experience a wild party in a border town along the Rio Grande! The music imagines a traveler emerging from the desert to join the festivities as the music continues to build to a raucous and invigorat...

This musical portrait of a picturesque harbor town on the Irish coast seeks to communicate the feeling of serenity that would accompany sitting on the dock and staring out to sea. While musically sati...

Inspired by an Arabic folk song of the same name, the music describes a rainstorm followed by a harvest celebration. Opening with atmospheric sounds, the music slowly increases in intensity, accompani...

Inspired by an Arabic folk song of the same name, the music describes a rainstorm followed by a harvest celebration. Opening with atmospheric sounds, the music slowly increases in intensity, accompani...

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...

The legend and history of Ireland come alive in this work that captures the sense of ancient mystery and latent wildness that characterizes the Rock of Cashel. A beautifully crafted lyrical section an...

Inspired by Dvorák’s Slavonic Dance No. 1, this fiery piece provides an engaging opportunity to explore this Eastern European dance form. The dramatic shifts in style, accents and dynamics pair with a...

Inspired by Dvorák’s Slavonic Dance No. 1, this fiery piece provides an engaging opportunity to explore this Eastern European dance form. The dramatic shifts in style, accents and dynamics pair with a...

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folksong, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs the emotional gamut with nostalgic harmonies, beg...

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folksong, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs the emotional gamut with nostalgic harmonies, beg...

This fun, western-inspired work utilizes two folk tunes to portray a raucous, spontaneous dance that might have taken place around an evening campfire. A smooth, peaceful introduction quickly gives wa...

This fun, western-inspired work utilizes two folk tunes to portray a raucous, spontaneous dance that might have taken place around an evening campfire. A smooth, peaceful introduction quickly gives wa...

Opening with a sense of solemn reverence and anticipation, this highly energetic work takes place in France during the Middle Ages. As a knight sets up camp in front of a bridge, the battles begin whe...

Opening with a sense of solemn reverence and anticipation, this highly energetic work takes place in France during the Middle Ages. As a knight sets up camp in front of a bridge, the battles begin whe...

The sounds of ancient Mexico come alive in this thrilling work with powerful percussion writing to tell the story of this Mayan city at the peak of its power. Following a chaotic opening, the piece we...

Introduce your beginning students to the music of Renaissance composer Tielman Susato, presented here in fanfare style. The melody is passed throughout the ensemble and is presented in a variety of or...

Program this alternative to a traditional concert march as the opener or closer for your next concert! This tribute to the dastardly villains of the silent movie era will excite your performers and ha...

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. Th...

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. Th...

Buckle up and take your audience on a flight into the turbulent heart of a nebula! Booming percussion and sparkling woodwind lines conjure images of celestial bodies spinning and crashing together in...

Laniakea, Hawaiian for "immeasurable heaven," is the name of our local supercluster, the massive structure of 100,000 galaxies in which the Milky Way is located. This lyrical work portrays a lone astr...

Commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of America’s National Park Service, this suite is a musical portrait of three cherished natural areas. The first movement is a short fantasia based on...

Embark on an exhilarating climb up a mountain trail with this compelling work that explores both quiet, thoughtful moments and big, powerful themes. After exerting a ton of energy during the ascent, t...

Embark on an exhilarating climb up a mountain trail with this compelling work that explores both quiet, thoughtful moments and big, powerful themes. After exerting a ton of energy during the ascent, t...