Over the Rainbow (from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E. Y. Harburg, with new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
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Description
Upon its 2011 debut, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular new stage production of The Wizard of Oz dazzled London audiences and embarked on a course for productions around the world. Building upon the original story and the classic movie score with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, Lloyd Webber masterfully transforms the work by contributing more than a half-dozen new, original songs that at last successfully adapt the world's most beloved movie musical for live theatre. This collectible songbook contains piano/vocal sheet music for every song on the original cast recording, along with several pages of brilliant color photos from the original London production. Titles: Nobody Understands Me * Over the Rainbow * Wonders of the World * Munchkinland / Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead * Follow the Yellow Brick Road * If I Only Had a Brain * If I Only Had a Heart * If I Only Had the Nerve / We're Off to See the Wizard * We're Outta the Woods * The Merry Old Land of Oz * Bring Me the Broomstick * Red Shoes Blues * The Rescue * Hail-Hail! The Witch Is Dead * The Wizard's Departure * Already Home.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-XS-0000413
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About the Composer: Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen (1905-1986) composed some of the most enduring melodies in American musical theater and film. His gift for writing singable, memorable tunes made him a favorite among performers and audiences alike, and his scores for films like The Wizard of Oz (1939) demonstrate how effectively he could adapt his compositional voice to different media and storytelling contexts.
Why we love this
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2011 stage adaptation brings fresh energy to a timeless score while preserving Arlen's iconic melodies. This songbook captures both the familiar classics that audiences know by heart and the new material Webber composed to expand the story for live theater, making it an essential resource for singers, music directors, and pianists tackling one of the world's most beloved musicals in its theatrical incarnation.
What to expect
Stepping into a world where innocence meets wonder, where longing for home coexists with the thrill of discovery. Arlen's soaring melodies and carefully crafted harmonic progressions evoke both the whimsy of Oz and the genuine emotional stakes of the story, whether you're singing "Over the Rainbow" or one of the show's newer character songs.
Who it's for
Singers preparing audition material or performance pieces from this beloved musical; music directors programming The Wizard of Oz for schools, community theaters, or professional productions; pianists and guitarists serving as accompanists or as part of a pit ensemble. This resource works equally well for solo practice or ensemble preparation.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line against the piano accompaniment; Arlen's melodies are designed to carry the emotional weight of each moment, so ensure the singer's voice sits clearly above the harmonic foundation.
- Pay attention to the chord symbols for guitarists and keyboardists accompanying the vocalist; these voicings support both the melodic contour and the emotional arc of each song.
- Use the color photographs from the original London production as visual and emotional reference points when rehearsing; Lloyd Webber's staging choices often inform phrasing and dynamic choices in the music.
How to use it
Program this songbook in a variety show alongside other classic Broadway material, or use it as the foundation for a full production of The Wizard of Oz. Individual songs work beautifully in recital settings or as audition pieces for singers of varying ranges and experience levels. Music educators can draw from the full score to build a unit on Broadway composition spanning the original 1939 film score and Webber's contemporary theatrical reimagining.
Skills your students will build
- Reading piano/vocal/chord notation with guitar chord symbols
- Interpreting melodic phrasing in Tin Pan Alley and Broadway vocal writing
- Accompanying singers with stylistically appropriate harmonic voicings
- Understanding how classic theater music translates across media (film to stage)
- Managing the relationship between melodic line and harmonic accompaniment in theater music