Harry Potter: Wizards Unite---Selections from the Real-World Augmented Reality Mobile Game: Flexible String Ensemble Score & Parts
Featuring: Hedwigs Theme / Profile: Selfie Avatar / Fawkes the Phoenix / Care of Magical Creatures Encounter / Victory Fanfare
Composed by John Williams, except "Care of Magical Creatures Encounter" composed by Nicholas Hooper / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008094
$55.00
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This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge.
Whether or not they have the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite augmented reality game on their mobile device, your students are sure to recognize the melodies from Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by John Williams, arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Five diverse excerpts from the game are included in this medley: "Hedwig's Theme," "Profile: Selfie Avatar," "Fawkes the Phoenix," "Care of Magical Creatures Encounter," and "Victory Fanfare." So, with wands at the ready, let the magic begin! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
Whether or not they have the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite augmented reality game on their mobile device, your students are sure to recognize the melodies from Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by John Williams, arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Five diverse excerpts from the game are included in this medley: "Hedwig's Theme," "Profile: Selfie Avatar," "Fawkes the Phoenix," "Care of Magical Creatures Encounter," and "Victory Fanfare." So, with wands at the ready, let the magic begin! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
For educational usage/non-profit performances only; for professional arrangements, visit our rental library at alfred.com/rental.
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
148
SKU:
00-PK-0008094
More about this title
About the Composer: John Williams
John Williams stands as one of the most prolific and celebrated film composers in history. His work spans nearly five decades of cinema, from Star Wars to Jaws to Schindler's List, earning him five Academy Awards and numerous Grammy Awards. Williams brings orchestral sophistication and memorable melodic writing to every project, making his music instantly recognizable and deeply musical rather than merely functional.
Why we love this
Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement captures the iconic Williams sound in a package that Grade 2.5 ensembles can actually play. The FLEX instrumentation system removes the usual scramble of transposing parts on the fly, letting you focus on what matters: getting young musicians to sound like they're scoring a blockbuster film.
What to expect
Five vignettes unfold like scenes from a magical world: the whimsy and wonder of 'Hedwig's Theme' gives way to the playful energy of a selfie moment, then the mystery of encountering a mythical creature, and finally the triumphant rush of victory. The arrangement lets students experience the full emotional range Williams crafted for this game, from intimate character moments to grand orchestral gestures.
Who it's for
String orchestras in the Grade 2 to 3 range will find this medley accessible without sacrificing musical integrity. Young musicians who may never have encountered Williams' work in a concert hall will recognize these melodies instantly, giving them immediate buy-in and motivation to play with care.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody voices clearly through the first section of 'Hedwig's Theme.' This familiar tune needs to soar, so ensure your first violins aren't fighting the violas or cellos for prominence.
- Shape the dynamic arc of 'Victory Fanfare' carefully. The ending builds energy, but resist the urge to rush. A controlled accelerando in the final measures serves the triumph better than speeding ahead.
- Use the contrasting character of 'Care of Magical Creatures Encounter' as a rehearsal moment to shift textures. This section benefits from a slightly lighter bow approach compared to the heroic material elsewhere.
- Lock in the rhythmic precision of 'Profile: Selfie Avatar' by having the ensemble count through syncopated passages together. Even Grade 2.5 players can nail these if you establish the subdivision clearly.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closing number for a family concert or pops program where recognizable melodies matter. It also pairs well with other film or video game music in a themed concert, or stands alone as the kind of crowd-pleasing closer that reminds parents why their children love playing in orchestra.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across multiple string voices
- Playing shifting tonal centers and key areas within a single medley
- Controlling dynamic shaping over longer musical phrases
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
- Adapting parts using FLEX instrumentation to match ensemble instrumentation needs