Popular (from "Wicked"): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Jay Bocook
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00130568
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From one of the most powerful and successful Broadway musicals in recent years, Stephen Schwartz's "Wicked" features a magnificent array of songs filled with grit and also humor. One of the show's high points is this upbeat and entertaining production number. Dur: 2:30
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00130568
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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz has shaped American musical theater through his work as a composer and lyricist on some of Broadway's most enduring shows. His gift for crafting melodies that soar while serving character and story earned him multiple Tony Awards and a Grammy, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary musical theater. For music educators, his songs offer sophisticated harmonies and rhythmic content that challenge students while remaining immediately engaging.
Why we love this
Jay Bocook's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without losing the song's character, and the Grade 3 level makes it genuinely achievable for mid-level bands. Most Broadway concert band charts feel either gutted or overstuffed; this one finds the sweet spot where every section gets moments to shine. The 2:30 duration fits naturally into concert programming without eating up your stage time.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive energy with moments of theatrical flair. The arrangement sparkles through the first section, then opens up into a fuller sound that lets your entire band contribute to the fun. There's genuine warmth underneath the showiness, which is exactly what makes the original song work.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level will find this arrangement accessible without being patronizing. It works equally well for groups looking to program recognizable Broadway material or for directors seeking a confidence-builder that audiences genuinely enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the articulation style in the opening sections; Bocook's scoring relies on crisp tonguing to establish the number's comedic snap before things build.
- Balance the melodic line across your woodwind sections so the tune stays prominent even as harmonic support thickens in the middle section.
- Keep the rhythm section locked and grounded, particularly through the syncopated passages that drive the song's momentum forward.
How to use it
Program this as a closing number on a spring concert to leave audiences smiling, or use it as your opener to establish an upbeat mood for the evening. It pairs well with other contemporary pop or musical theater selections and gives your students a modern context for ensemble playing that goes beyond traditional band repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Bright articulation and stylistic clarity in popular music idioms
- Balancing melody against supporting harmonic texture
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated passage work
- Maintaining energy and character throughout a extended section form