The Enchanted Wizard: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John O'Reilly
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000369
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Description
Beginning with a beautiful "Andante section", this fantastic Grade 1 piece soon changes pace and segues into a brisk "Allegro." With generous doublings and some surprising harmonies, The Enchanted Wizard will make a great contest selection. Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 14.
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Additional Details
Series:
Yamaha Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0000369
More about this title
About the Composer: John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly is a prolific composer and arranger whose work has become foundational to beginning band curricula across North America. His output spans educational concert pieces, method book correlations, and contest selections that balance accessibility with genuine musicality, making him a trusted voice in elementary and middle school music programs.
Why we love this
O'Reilly designs this piece with young ensemble success in mind: the Andante opening gives students time to settle in and listen to musical phrasing, while the Allegro shift keeps energy and interest high without overwhelming players still building stamina. The strategic doublings and unexpected harmonic colors reward careful listening from the audience without adding technical barriers for the performers.
What to expect
The piece opens with calm, legit beauty and a sense of mystery befitting its title, then pivots into a lighter, more playful section that keeps the magical theme moving. The unexpected harmonies add sophistication and color without losing the approachable charm that defines Grade 1 writing.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands and beginning ensembles that are ready to explore contrasting musical moods and harmonic interest without wrestling with complex rhythms or extended ranges. This works equally well for ensembles preparing for festivals or building their concert repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the Andante section with long, connected phrases rather than letting it settle into a static tempo; even at a gentle pace, this opening benefits from direction and forward motion.
- Balance the doublings so that the primary melody sings through; doubling players should serve the line, not blur it.
- Let the tempo shift into the Allegro feel like a natural lift in energy rather than an abrupt gear change; use a brief conductor's pause to signal the transition and reset the mood.
- Highlight the surprising harmonies by asking inner parts to listen for where the chord color changes beneath a sustained line.
How to use it
Pair this as an opening number on a concert to set a lyrical tone before moving into heavier or faster selections, or use it as a confident contest entry that demonstrates both musical maturity and appropriate difficulty. Its correlation to Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 14 makes it a natural teaching piece for ensembles already working in that method.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping legato phrases in slower tempos
- Managing tempo transitions and mood shifts within a single piece
- Listening for doubling and balance in ensemble texture
- Recognizing and responding to unexpected harmonic color