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Suite from <i>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</i>: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Suite from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Featuring: Another Story / The Ministry of Magic / Fireworks / Professor Umbridge / Dumbledore's Army

Music by John Williams and Nicholas Hooper / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-29591

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The adventures at Hogwarts continue with the fifth movie in the Harry Potter series with the most dynamic tunes from Nicholas Hooper's brilliant film score. Masterfully arranged in this musical montage, they capture all of the drama and gamut of emotion portrayed in the action-packed film. Beginning with the familiar "Hedwig's Theme," heard in previous scores, the medley also incorporates musical moments reminiscent of the change of climate at the Ministry of Magic, the deceptive Professor Umbridge and the Patronus Charm, with tunes entitled: "Another Story," "The Ministry of Magic," "Fireworks," "Professor Umbridge" and "Dumbledore's Army." An exhilarating musical journey for all ages, it is especially scored for your young band. (3:00)

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Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 125
UPC: 038081314426
SKU: 00-29591

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About the Composer: John Williams

John Williams stands as one of the most consequential film composers in cinema history, with a catalog that defines how multiple generations hear adventure, wonder, and heroism. His thematic approach, crafting memorable, singable melodies that anchor emotional moments, has influenced how composers think about scoring entirely. In the classroom and rehearsal hall, his work remains invaluable because students immediately connect to the music; they already know these themes, which builds engagement and motivation from the first read-through.

Nicholas Hooper composed the scores for the fifth and sixth Harry Potter films, bringing a darker, more introspective sensibility to Hogwarts as the narrative itself shifted tone. His willingness to blend orchestral sophistication with accessibility makes his music particularly rewarding for student ensembles to perform.

Why we love this

Douglas Wagner's arrangement captures the emotional arc of the film without overcomplicating the score. Grade 2 bands get to perform genuinely expressive music with real dramatic weight, and the progression from 'Hedwig's Theme' through the Umbridge and Dumbledore's Army sections gives students a tangible sense of narrative storytelling through instrumental music.

What to expect

A cinematic journey compressed into three minutes. You move from iconic wonder into institutional menace, then surge toward defiance and unity. The music pulls at familiar threads while introducing new colors that reward careful listening.

Who it's for

Young concert bands ready to tackle a multi-movement work with genuine emotional range. If your ensemble has performed pop-band medleys but craves something with more musical substance, this suite hits that sweet spot.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the familiar 'Hedwig's Theme' opening so it feels confident rather than rushed; this is your students' entry point, and the audience is listening for recognition.
  • The Ministry of Magic and Umbridge sections benefit from deliberate, clean articulation in the low brass and reeds to convey tension without forcing volume.
  • Shape the Dumbledore's Army conclusion with a slight broadening in tempo to let the heroic material breathe and land with full impact.

How to use it

Anchor a fall or winter concert with this as a centerpiece that draws families and casual listeners in through recognition, then surprises them with how well young musicians execute the ensemble work. It pairs naturally with other film scores or shorter character-driven pieces, and the clear narrative arc makes it an excellent teaching tool for discussing how composers use melody to shape story.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment across changing instrumental roles
  • Interpreting tempo and dynamic shifts to convey dramatic character change
  • Sustaining ensemble cohesion across a multi-section work
  • Reading and responding to conductor-driven emotional cueing

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