Wicked - Part 3 (arr. Richard L. Saucedo): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Richard L. Saucedo
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK01507731
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From the tender and moving "For Good", to the angry passion of "No Good Deed" and "No One Mourns the Wicked", this dynamic closing production from the hit Broadway musical "Wicked" will leave your audience breathless!
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01507731
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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz's work has shaped musical theater for decades, beginning with his breakout success on "Godspell" and "Pippin" in the 1970s. His gift for writing deeply emotional melodies paired with intelligent, character-driven lyrics made him a natural fit for "Wicked," where he crafted some of Broadway's most singable and dramatically resonant songs. For music educators, Schwartz's catalog represents some of the most accessible yet sophisticated musical theater writing available for student musicians.
Beyond the stage, Schwartz has been a steady presence in film and television, lending his voice to animated features and maintaining an active role in developing new works. His understanding of how melody and harmony can carry emotional weight makes his arrangements particularly effective for young musicians learning to balance technical precision with genuine expression.
Why we love this
Saucedo's arrangement honors the emotional journey of these three iconic songs while keeping the orchestration manageable for Grade 4 bands. The closing production gains real theatrical weight when you can deliver both the vulnerability of "For Good" and the fierce intensity of "No Good Deed" and "No One Mourns the Wicked" in a single performance statement. Audiences respond instantly to music they know, and these three numbers hit that recognition immediately while giving your students genuinely rewarding material to perform.
What to expect
Moving seamlessly from intimate vulnerability to righteous anger, this medley captures the soul of "Wicked" itself. You'll feel the genuine affection and farewell in "For Good", the justified rage simmering through "No Good Deed", and the defiant determination that closes everything out. The progression leaves listeners shaken and moved rather than simply entertained.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 4 level looking for Broadway material that offers real dramatic range and doesn't rely on a vocal soloist to carry the emotional weight. This works equally well for groups seeking a strong closer for a concert or a centerpiece for a musical theater themed program.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lyrical vulnerability in "For Good" by resisting the urge to over-articulate; let the phrases breathe and shape the melody with dynamic shading rather than precise attacks.
- Drive the tempo steadily through "No Good Deed" without letting the anger tip into rushing; the passion comes from commitment to pulse, not acceleration.
- Layer the transitions between sections deliberately during rehearsals, since moving from the introspection of the first song to the defiance of the others requires a distinct shift in ensemble energy and character.
- Check your harmonic balance in the slower sections; Schwartz's chords work best when every voice is heard distinctly without any section dominating the blend.
How to use it
This arrangement serves as an ideal concert closer, particularly for spring concerts where you want to end on a theatrically powerful note rather than a purely virtuosic one. It also pairs naturally with other Grade 4 Broadway selections if you're building a full musical theater set, or stands alone as your closing statement before a finale. Time it for later in the year when your band has developed the maturity and tonal control these three songs demand.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained melodic phrasing across multiple phrase lengths
- Dynamic contrast and character work across three distinct musical moods
- Balance and blend in Broadway harmony within ensemble sections
- Intentional tempo control and resistance to rushing during emotional intensity
- Score reading across multiple transpositions and instrument ranges