The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz, Part 3: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Home / Over the Rainbow
Music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E. Y. Harburg / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0007960
$60.00
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Description
We complete The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz show with two beautiful ballads. Victor develops the tune "Home" before leading to a huge "push" of "Over the Rainbow," followed by a rousing finish that will bring the crowd to its feet. Stunning! (2:21)
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Additional Details
Series:
Mega Sounds for Marching Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0007960
More about this title
About the Composer: Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen (1905-1986) composed some of the most enduring melodies in American musical theater and film. His gift for writing unforgettable tunes combined with sophisticated harmonic language made him a favorite of lyricists and audiences alike. Arlen's film scores, particularly his work for The Wizard of Oz, demonstrate his ability to craft songs that work equally well as intimate character moments and as grand ensemble numbers.
For music educators, Arlen's legacy matters because his melodies are instantly recognizable across generations and his harmonic structures reward careful listening and musical maturity. His songs remain classroom staples and performance favorites because they balance accessibility with genuine artistry.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement honors the emotional arc of these two iconic numbers while building to a climax that gives your marching band real dramatic stakes. The decision to develop "Home" before launching into the push of "Over the Rainbow" creates narrative momentum that transcends the typical medley format. For a Grade 3 ensemble, this piece delivers impact without overwhelming your section leaders.
What to expect
The piece opens with vulnerable introspection as "Home" unfolds with restrained orchestration, inviting listeners into a moment of longing and reflection. Then the energy shifts decisively as "Over the Rainbow" surges forward, transforming yearning into soaring hope and culminating in a powerful finish that sends the audience out on an unmistakable high.
Who it's for
This part 3 finale works best for marching bands with solid fundamentals in their front ensemble and brass line who can sustain lyrical playing without sacrificing precision. Directors programming The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz series will find this conclusion essential for delivering the full dramatic arc; it also functions as an independent closer for any show needing an emotional peak followed by crowd-rousing finish.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lyrical quality of the "Home" section with clarity in your melodic voices; the arrangement's beauty depends on hearing the tune through the harmonic texture.
- Shape the transition into "Over the Rainbow" as a genuine acceleration of energy rather than a sudden tempo shift; let the ensemble build momentum phrase by phrase.
- Mark the dynamic climax carefully with your brass and low brass so the final rousing finish lands with unified weight across all sections.
- Pay attention to articulation consistency within the "push" section; uniform tonguing among like instruments will sharpen the driving rhythmic feel.
How to use it
As the third and final section of the show, this piece provides the emotional climax your program needs; don't separate it from parts 1 and 2, as it completes the narrative. If programming independently, use this as a closing number when you want to end on maximum impact and leave your audience in a celebratory mood.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legato phrasing in full ensemble settings
- Managing dynamic crescendos across multiple sections with coordinated precision
- Transitioning smoothly between contrasting tempos and orchestral textures
- Balancing melody and accompaniment roles within a marching band arrangement