The Wizard of Oz, Themes from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Wizard of Oz, Themes from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26707
Price: 62.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Featuring: We're Off to See the Wizard / If I Only Had a Brain / Ding, Dong! The Witch Is Dead / Over the Rainbow

Music by Harold Arlen, lyric by E. Y. Harburg / arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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Featuring all four of the revered melodies from the film---"We're Off to See the Wizard," "If I Only Had a Brain," "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead," and "Over the Rainbow"---this suite is a great way for beginners to enjoy these cherished melodies. (5:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Pop Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 262

ISBN10: 1-4706-5961-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5961-5

UPC: 038081307114

SKU: 00-26707

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About the Composer: Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (1905-1986) was the architect behind some of American popular music's most enduring melodies. His output spanned Broadway, film, and jazz standards, but his work on *The Wizard of Oz* remains his most performed composition in educational settings. Arlen understood how to write music that feels both sophisticated and singable, a quality that makes his film scores particularly valuable for developing musicians.

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Why we love this

Ralph Ford's arrangement respects the integrity of these four iconic melodies while keeping the technical demands accessible. Grade 1 bands get genuine film repertoire without sacrificing musical substance. Your students will recognize every tune, which builds investment in rehearsal and creates natural excitement for concert programming.

What to expect

Nostalgic and enchanting, with the warmth of a film score that has earned its place in American memory. The transitions between themes create a narrative arc, moving from adventure to humor to introspection to triumph. These melodies have a quality that feels both timeless and immediately accessible.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands looking for culturally familiar material that doesn't talk down to young musicians. Directors who want students to experience complete film suites without excessive technical barriers. Bands programming family concerts or thematic evenings centered on classic cinema.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line between your first and second clarinets early. These players carry the recognizable tunes, and they need confidence before sections enter beneath them.
Shape the phrases with gentle dynamic swells rather than sudden attacks. Arlen's melodies breathe, and rushing them flattens their warmth.
Let "Over the Rainbow" breathe at its cadences. Resist the impulse to move forward; silence has power here.
Use the recorded accompaniment in rehearsal to lock sectional entrances without constant conducting. This frees you to listen for blend.

How to use it

This suite works beautifully as a self-contained concert segment, particularly on family-friendly programs or holiday events. Its 5:30 length sits comfortably alongside other pop beginning band selections or lighter classical fare. Consider programming it early in the year when your ensemble is still building confidence; success here carries into more demanding repertoire.