The Wizard of Oz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$87.00 USD

The Wizard of Oz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Wizard of Oz: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-CB9523
Price: 87.00 USD
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By Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg / arr. James Barnes

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-CB9523

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Three Academy Awards® were bestowed upon the original motion picture and the music from the soundtrack has become some of the most memorable of this generation. Now, for concert band, James Barnes creates magic with "Over the Rainbow," "Ding! Dong! The Which is Dead," "We're Off to See the Wizard," "The Merry Old Land of Oz" and "If I Only Had a Brain." This is a musical must-have! (6:24)

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Series: Pop Symphonic Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 352

ISBN10: 0-7579-3229-0

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3229-8

UPC: 029156172898

SKU: 00-CB9523

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About the Composer: Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (1905-1986) wrote the melodies that defined American musical theater and film. His gift for crafting instantly singable, emotionally direct tunes earned him three Academy Awards, with The Wizard of Oz representing his most enduring achievement. Arlen's music remains a cornerstone of the American songbook and a touchstone for understanding how memorable melody serves storytelling.

For band directors, Arlen's catalog offers repertoire that students recognize immediately and audiences embrace enthusiastically. His melodies translate across instruments without losing their character, making them ideal material for building musicality in younger ensembles.

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Why we love this

James Barnes has arranged five of Oz's most iconic moments into a suite that respects the film's emotional arc while giving each section genuine ensemble writing. Band students play material they actually want to hear, which transforms rehearsal energy. The Grade 4 difficulty keeps the arrangement accessible while still offering arranging details that reward careful attention.

What to expect

Stepping into the Land of Oz through familiar, beloved melodies. The music balances lightness and sincerity, moving from the wistful longing of "Over the Rainbow" through celebratory townspeople moments to moments of reflection. It reads as joyful without becoming frivolous.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate level seeking repertoire with broad appeal and immediate recognizability. This arrangement works especially well for spring pops concerts, community performances, and situations where engaging your audience matters as much as challenging your ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody line carefully through "Over the Rainbow." This is your audience's entry point; clarity in the lead voice sets the tone for the entire arrangement.
Shape "Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead" with rhythmic precision and crisp articulation. The energy here should feel celebratory without becoming sloppy.
Use the recorded accompaniment to lock tempos and sectional relationships, especially across the transitions between movements.
In "If I Only Had a Brain," resist dragging the tempo despite the lyrical character. Maintain a gentle forward momentum.

How to use it

Program this as your spring pops centerpiece or as the closing selection of a concert that mixes classical and contemporary repertoire. The suite's length (6:24) and stylistic distinctiveness make it a natural anchor for a family concert or community performance where accessibility is valued alongside musicianship.