The Wizard of Oz, Selections from: Song Kit #26: Unison / Opt. 2-Part Choral Octavo
Arr. Debbie Cavalier
Item: 00-PK-0005806
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Description
Bring the classic movie The Wizard of Oz to life in your classroom with this song kit that includes: "Munchkinland," "Ding, Dong, the Witch Is Dead," "We're Off to See the Wizard," and "Over the Rainbow." The arrangements are mostly unison, making them easy to perform by even your youngest students.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, The Wizard of Oz, Selections from: Song Kit #26: Unison / Opt. 2-Part Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
276
SKU:
00-PK-0005806
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Why we love this
Cavalier's unison voicing keeps the focus on melody and storytelling rather than harmonic complexity, letting young singers inhabit these beloved songs without struggling through parts. Four essential numbers from the film give you a complete suite that works as a standalone program or as the heart of a larger musical theater concert.
What to expect
Pure theatrical joy. These arrangements preserve the whimsy of Dorothy's journey while keeping the singing straightforward enough that young voices can focus on character, expression, and fun rather than technical demands.
Who it's for
Elementary and middle school choirs, including mixed-age ensembles and groups with limited singing experience. This kit works equally well for classroom music classes performing informal concerts and for choirs preparing a full production or themed assembly.
How to get the most out of it
- Start with "Over the Rainbow" as your anchor piece; its lyrical contour helps singers understand phrasing before tackling the patter rhythms in "We're Off to See the Wizard."
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempos and style, especially for "Munchkinland," where the bouncy character comes largely from rhythm section and orchestration.
- Layer the optional 2-part harmony gradually during rehearsal; introduce it only after unison feels secure and confident.
How to use it
Program all four selections back-to-back as a mini-musical suite that moves chronologically through the story, or weave them throughout a spring concert alongside other secular choral work. These pieces also shine in family concerts, school assemblies, and theme-based programs celebrating musical theater.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained melodies with clear diction in a narrative context
- Moving between unison and optional 2-part voicing
- Interpreting character and mood through vocal expression
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in a song-kit format with recorded accompaniment