<i>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince</i>, Selections from Cover Image

<i>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince</i>, Selections from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Selections from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Selections from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: Ginny / Wizard Wheezes / Farewell Aragog

By Nicholas Hooper / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-30795
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Three of the most memorable tunes from the sixth installment of the epic film series are included in this energy-packed medley. Beginning with the emotional "Ginny," the excitement is enhanced with "Wizard Wheezes." The medley concludes with "Farewell Aragog." Charming and charismatic film-score music carefully arranged for your young band.

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Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 268
UPC: 038081372808
SKU: 00-30795

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About the Composer: Nicholas Hooper

Nicholas Hooper composed the scores for the final four films in the Harry Potter series, taking over the role from John Williams with the fifth installment. His orchestral writing balances the whimsical character themes established in earlier films with increasingly sophisticated harmonic language suited to the darker, more mature narrative arcs of the later books. Hooper's film scores demonstrate strong melodic invention and skillful orchestration across a wide range of emotional registers, making his work particularly valuable for music educators introducing students to contemporary film composition.

Why we love this

Victor López has crafted an arrangement that honors Hooper's film themes while keeping technical demands accessible for Grade 2 bands. The medley structure gives you three distinct emotional moments in a single rehearsal and performance piece, letting young musicians experience real dramatic arc without requiring advanced technique. This is genuine film-score writing scaled thoughtfully for your ensemble.

What to expect

The piece opens with lyrical reflection through the "Ginny" theme, then pivots into playful mischief with "Wizard Wheezes" before settling into a poignant, resigned farewell. The medley captures the tonal palette of Hooper's film score writing: accessible melodies layered over warm harmonic progressions that feel cinematic and emotionally grounded.

Who it's for

Directors leading Grade 2 concert bands who want engaging, recognizable film music that connects with student musicians and audiences alike. This arrangement also works well for educators seeking accessible repertoire with emotional maturity beyond typical "easy" band fare.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening "Ginny" theme with sustained, singing tone in the woodwinds; this emotional foundation sets up the energy shift that follows.
  • Bring out the playful character of "Wizard Wheezes" by maintaining crisp articulation in the melody line while keeping accompaniment light and bouncy.
  • Balance the full band sound in "Farewell Aragog" without letting dynamics overwhelm the underlying harmonic structure; think layered colors rather than raw volume.
  • Rehearse the transitions between sections carefully; the shift from introspection to excitement and back to solemnity requires clear ensemble communication.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone feature on a concert devoted to film music, or pair it with other popular-music selections to create a themed concert that draws family audiences. The three contrasting moods make it an effective closing piece that leaves listeners with a memorable emotional journey rather than purely bright finale energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit singing tone across longer melodic phrases
  • Transitioning between contrasting tempos and dynamic levels within a single piece
  • Balancing tutti textures while maintaining clarity of individual lines
  • Responding to conductor cues for emotional and tempo changes in medley format

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