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

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

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

Featuring: Ginny / Wizard Wheezes / Farewell Aragog

By Nicholas Hooper / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-30795S
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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: 28
UPC: 038081372815
SKU: 00-30795S

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About the Composer: Nicholas Hooper

Nicholas Hooper composed the scores for the final four films in the Harry Potter series, bringing a distinctive orchestral voice to the wizarding world after John Williams established the franchise's musical identity. His work on these later installments deepened the emotional complexity of the story while maintaining the magical character themes audiences knew by heart.

Hooper's film scoring background informed his approach to these three selections, which Victor López has adapted for young band with remarkable fidelity to the original orchestrations. Each tune retains the emotional core of its cinematic moment while remaining accessible to developing ensembles.

Why we love this

Victor López's arrangement honors Hooper's original film score while making smart choices for young band instrumentation. The medley structure gives your ensemble three distinct emotional territories to navigate in a single piece, and the careful pacing means students stay engaged through all 28 pages without feeling overwhelmed.

What to expect

The medley opens with delicate melancholy, building through moments of whimsical mischief, and resolves into quiet poignancy. Film-score sensibilities shape every transition, so the emotional journey feels cinematic rather than merely academic.

Who it's for

Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find this medley within their technical reach while still offering genuine musical reward. Conductors looking for repertoire that connects with student interests without sacrificing artistic substance will appreciate López's arrangement choices.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the opening of "Ginny" so the melody sings through without drowning the supporting figures; this quiet section sets the emotional tone for everything that follows.
  • Lift the articulation in "Wizard Wheezes" to match the playful energy of the film scene; crisp tonguing in the woodwinds makes the character shine.
  • Shape the brass lines in "Farewell Aragog" with long phrase direction rather than note-by-note emphasis to keep the farewell moment solemn and reflective.
  • Mark clear section transitions on your score so students understand the dramatic shift from tender to exuberant to introspective.

How to use it

Program this as the centerpiece of a concert celebrating film music, or use it as an accessible entry point to orchestral storytelling early in the school year. The three-movement structure works equally well as a full-length feature or as part of a mixed program where you need something engaging that doesn't demand advanced technique.

Skills your students will build

  • Lyrical phrasing and sustained melodic lines across multiple phrases
  • Dynamic contrast between sections (soft opening, energetic middle, reflective closing)
  • Balance and blend in supporting harmonic parts beneath a solo melody
  • Sectional transitions and clear ensemble articulation shifts

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