We're Off to See the Wizard: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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We're Off to See the Wizard: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: We're Off to See the Wizard: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SO9905
Price: 50.00 USD
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Arr. Bob Cerulli

Grade: 1

Item: 00-SO9905

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Three Academy Awards® were bestowed upon the film The Wizard of Oz. Is there a person alive that does not know the songs from the wonderful musical score? Join us (along with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Man) once again on the Yellow Brick Road to paradise! (1:05)

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Series: Pop Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

ISBN10: 0-7579-3612-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3612-8

UPC: 029156993882

SKU: 00-SO9905

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About the Arranger: Bob Cerulli

Bob Cerulli is a double bassist, composer, and conductor with deep roots in both orchestral and educational music. He studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and holds degrees in music education from the University of the Arts and conducting from the College of New Jersey. During his performing career, he held principal bass positions with the Greater Trenton Symphony, The New Jersey Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, and Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, and performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic under Josef Kripps. His freelance work in Philadelphia and Atlantic City included performances with Broadway artists, Henry Mancini, Bill Conte, Michel LeGrand, Marvin Hamlisch, Luciano Pavarotti, and Andrea Bocelli.

Cerulli spent 29 years teaching music in public schools and currently serves as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Rowan College at Burlington County. The Philadelphia Orchestra performed his composition Celebration, and his Romance in D Major for cello and piano was written for and premiered by Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist William Stokking. He has conducted orchestral performances and reading sessions at regional music festivals.

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Why we love this

Cerulli's arrangement captures the magic of this Academy Award-winning score while honoring the Grade 1 level with brilliant simplicity. Every part sings and contributes meaningfully to the whole, so beginning string players experience genuine musical satisfaction rather than sparse filler parts. The Yellow Brick Road setting and beloved melodies provide powerful motivation for young musicians.

What to expect

Pure enchantment at an achievable level. This arrangement preserves the swooping melodic grandeur and heartfelt beauty of Harburg and the Gershwins' original work while remaining thoroughly playable by young musicians. Performing it feels like stepping onto the Yellow Brick Road yourself.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras and junior high ensembles seeking engaging, accessible literature with serious musical substance. Any director programming a concert that welcomes recognizable, crowd-pleasing music alongside educational rigor will find this arrangement essential.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line carefully across your section; younger players often play louder than the accompaniment demands, which obscures the Gershwin magic.
Use the score's dynamic markings to shape each phrase, particularly in passages where the string family passes the melody among different parts.
Establish a steady, confident tempo before ensemble entry; Dorothy's journey unfolds best when the orchestra moves with purpose and control.
Encourage open, resonant tone from all players, especially in sustained accompaniment figures that support the famous melodies.

How to use it

Perfect as a concert centerpiece for spring or fall programs, especially when paired with age-appropriate selections in contrasting styles. Its family-friendly appeal and accessible difficulty make it an excellent choice for a young orchestra's first major performance or for a concert celebrating classic American film music.