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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, Symphonic Suite from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, Symphonic Suite from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: Courtyard Apocalypse / Battlefield / Lily’s Theme / Voldemort’s End / The Tunnel / A New Beginning

By Alexandre Desplat / transcribed and arr. Jack Bullock

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-38384
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Transcribed directly from Alexandre Desplat's blockbuster film score, Jack Bullock's medley has all of the energy for your symphonic band. This no-holds-barred arrangement features "Courtyard Apocalypse," "Battlefield," "Lilly's Theme," "Voldemort's End," "The Tunnel," and "A New Beginning." The dramatic conclusion to the epic Harry Potter series has been captured musically. A stunning work! (7:00)

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Series: Pop Symphonic Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 252
UPC: 038081430140
SKU: 00-38384

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About the Composer: Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat has composed for over 50 films, earning three Academy Award nominations and two wins for his work in the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts films. His orchestral writing combines classical sophistication with immediate emotional impact, making his scores accessible to student musicians while maintaining genuine compositional depth.

Desplat's approach to film scoring emphasizes melody and clear harmonic architecture. His work across the Harry Potter saga demonstrates how thematic development can anchor a sprawling narrative, a quality that translates powerfully when his music reaches concert hall stages and school rehearsal rooms.

Why we love this

Jack Bullock's transcription captures the visceral momentum of Desplat's original orchestrations without sacrificing the melodic lines that make these themes unforgettable. Band directors programming this suite gain a work that generates genuine audience enthusiasm while offering substantive musical content across all sections.

What to expect

The suite sweeps across the climactic moments of the final film, moving from apocalyptic urgency through battlefield chaos to quieter moments of reflection and ultimately transcendent resolution. Desplat's harmonic language feels cinematic yet orchestral, grounded in classical gestures but filtered through a modern sensibility that speaks directly to the energy and emotional stakes of the source material.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate to early advanced level seeking a contemporary work with immediate appeal and substantial musical substance. Programs looking to engage audiences with recognizable themes from a cultural phenomenon will find this suite particularly effective; student musicians also respond to music they know and love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the brass throughout "Courtyard Apocalypse" carefully; the piece builds intensity through layered orchestration rather than sheer volume, so preserve clarity in the middle registers.
  • Shape "Lilly's Theme" with careful dynamic control in the woodwind choir. This moment demands restraint and singing tone to create emotional contrast with the surrounding battle sequences.
  • Lock the rhythm section into the driving pulse of "Battlefield" early in rehearsals. Once the foundation is solid, upper voices can confidently execute the rapid articulation patterns Bullock has scored.
  • Prepare soloists for "Voldemort's End" to sustain long phrases with control. This section relies on individual voices to project over sustained harmonic backgrounds.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a "Film Music" concert or pair it with classical pieces exploring similar thematic material (heroism, struggle, transformation). At approximately 7 minutes, it provides substantial substance without overwhelming shorter concert formats. The dramatic arc makes it effective as either an opening statement or the compelling finale to a thoughtfully curated program.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic control across extended passages and strategic climaxes
  • Ensemble balance when multiple melodic lines occur simultaneously across sections
  • Sustained legit tone in woodwinds, particularly for lyrical material
  • Rhythmic precision in fast articulated passages, especially syncopated figures
  • Interpretation of film music scoring conventions and orchestral color

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