For Good (from Wicked): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Matt Finger
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01634127
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The smash Broadway sensation has been brought back into the spotlight with the hit movie series. This touching ballad about true friendship will add to the perfect field show. Complete the field show with the other new arrangements from Wicked - "The Wizard and I" (HL#03746748), "No One Mourns the Wicked/Dancing Through Life" (HL#03746746), and "Defying Gravity" (HL#03746750).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01634127
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About the Artist: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz has shaped musical theater for decades, crafting scores that balance emotional depth with singability. His work on Wicked established him as a master of character-driven songwriting, where melodies serve the story rather than overshadow it. For music educators, his catalog offers accessible yet sophisticated material that engages students because the material itself is dramatically compelling.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the intimate vulnerability of the original without sacrificing the clarity marching band instrumentation demands. Grade 2 scoring means your ensemble can focus on musical storytelling rather than technical survival, making it an ideal vehicle for teaching phrasing, dynamic control, and how to sustain listener attention through a ballad. The subject matter resonates with students, which translates to genuine investment in their performance.
What to expect
Sincere and unguarded. The arrangement honors the original's intimate quality while translating it for outdoor acoustics, creating a moment where the crowd quiets and listens rather than cheers.
Who it's for
Directors programming a show that needs an emotional anchor between higher-energy selections. Your developing ensembles will find the Grade 2 level manageable while still offering interpretive challenges that reward careful rehearsal.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the opening statement breathe. Resist the urge to rush early phrases; the arrangement relies on space and silence to establish the reflective mood.
- Balance the solo lines against the harmonic foundation. This isn't a feature vehicle, so support your soloists without drowning them in accompaniment.
- Shape the dynamics across entire sections rather than measure by measure. A single crescendo arc spanning eight bars will sound more coherent than constant fluctuation.
- Attend to the transition moments between sections. These are often where arrangements reveal their craft, and they'll define whether the piece feels episodic or unified.
How to use it
Position this as a show-closer or act-one finale, giving yourself a moment to reset the emotional temperature. It pairs naturally with the other Wicked selections (particularly 'Defying Gravity' if you're building toward a climactic ending), but it also works as a standalone concert number showcasing your ensemble's musicality.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing in ballad tempos with minimal harmonic change
- Balancing solo visibility with ensemble blend
- Dynamic shaping across extended phrases
- Sustained tone quality on half notes and whole notes
- Responding to expressive versus rhythmic conducting gestures