The Wizard and I (from Wicked): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Matt Conaway / Arranged by Matt Finger
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01634061
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The smash Broadway sensation has been brought back into the spotlight with the hit movie series. This emotional and colorful arrangement of Elphaba's song about fitting in and making good will add to the perfect field show. Complete the show with the other new arrangements from Wicked - "No One Mourns the Wicked/Dancing Through Life" (HL#03746746), "Defying Gravity" (HL#03746750), and "For Good" (HL#03746752).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01634061
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About the Artist: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz has written some of Broadway's most enduring scores, combining sophisticated harmonic language with melodies that lodge themselves in listeners' minds for years. His work on Wicked demonstrates his gift for character-driven storytelling through music; each song deepens our understanding of the protagonist while remaining entirely singable and dramatically potent.
Why we love this
Matt Conaway and Matt Finger have preserved the emotional core of Elphaba's vulnerability while reshaping the song for marching ensemble, creating an arrangement that works on the football field without sacrificing the introspection that makes this number special. The colorful orchestration gives your band room to shine individually while maintaining the song's dramatic arc, and at Grade 2 it's accessible enough for developing musicians to own the emotional content rather than just execute the notes.
What to expect
Introspective and yearning, with moments of building hope. The music captures Elphaba's internal conflict: her desire to belong, her fear of rejection, and her tentative belief that she might actually make a difference. It's tender without being precious, vulnerable without being fragile.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 2 level who want to tackle something with genuine emotional weight and theatrical purpose. This works beautifully for groups programming a Wicked-themed field show or for concert settings where you need a moment of reflection that still engages the audience.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic voice against the harmonic foundation; this song asks audiences to feel something genuine, so the lead line must sing above the supporting material rather than blend into it.
- Shape the dynamic contours as though you're shaping a singer's phrase. Schwartz wrote this for Idina Menzel's voice, so honor those vocal breathing points and emotional peaks even in instrumental form.
- Let the arrangement's colors work for you. Matt Conaway and Matt Finger have scored it specifically for marching band, so the voicing choices they've made will create depth and texture if you trust them rather than over-doubling what's already there.
How to use it
Pair this with the other Wicked arrangements in this series to build a thematic concert or field show that showcases different facets of Stephen Schwartz's storytelling. Its reflective character makes it an excellent contrast piece in a concert program, or use it as the emotional centerpiece of a Broadway-themed show.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long melodic lines with consistent tone quality and intonation
- Responding to dynamic and expressive markings that serve character development
- Balancing individual voice parts within a cohesive harmonic texture
- Interpreting Broadway-style phrasing in an instrumental context