World of Warcraft, Suite from: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Wrath of the Lich King / Invincible / Lion's Pride
Words and lyrics by Russell Brower and Jason Hayes / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005517
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Description
Blizzard Entertainment's wildly successful online role-playing game, World of Warcraft™ (WoW), currently involves well over eleven million monthly subscribers, making it the most often played online game in its genre. A phenomenally rich symphonic score accompanies dazzling graphics and spectacular true-to-life animations. Four of the musical highlights from the dramatic soundtrack are presented in this first-time medley for concert band, including "World of Warcraft™ Main Title [March---Silvermoon 2, Pt. 1]," "Invincible," and "Lion's Pride." (5:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
252
SKU:
00-PK-0005517
More about this title
About the Composer: Russell Brower
Russell Brower has composed and arranged music for some of the most expansive interactive entertainment projects in the industry, earning recognition for his ability to craft memorable themes that define entire virtual worlds. His work on World of Warcraft established him as a master of orchestral storytelling, creating leitmotifs that players associate with specific characters, regions, and moments across decades of gameplay.
Why we love this
Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement captures the cinematic sweep of the original score while respecting the strengths and limitations of concert band instrumentation. A five-minute medley that feels substantial rather than rushed, this suite includes recognizable themes that audiences genuinely connect with, which is increasingly rare in the video game music repertoire available for student ensembles.
What to expect
Heroic and grand without pretension, this medley carries the sweep of a fantasy adventure while remaining grounded in clear, singable melodies. The orchestration evokes a full symphonic palette, and listeners hear echoes of classic film scoring translated into concert band color.
Who it's for
Directors programming concert band concerts who want to include engaging contemporary material that generates genuine excitement in both performers and audiences. Grade 3 ensembles with solid fundamentals benefit most, though the piece sits comfortably in the hands of stronger programs looking for something accessible that doesn't feel simplified.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass section carefully during the main title passage; the thematic material needs prominence without drowning out the inner harmonic movement in the woodwinds.
- Treat rhythmic precision as foundational here. The march character of the opening demands clean articulation and steady pulse, especially in the percussion parts.
- Shape dynamic contrasts deliberately between sections rather than playing through them. Each thematic statement deserves its own dynamic profile to maintain listener engagement across the full five minutes.
- Support the timpani part with awareness of its dialogue with the brass; it's not filler percussion but an active voice in the orchestration.
How to use it
Schedule this as a standalone feature piece on a concert built around contemporary game, film, and media music, or use it as an energetic closer to a program that might otherwise lean classical. The five-minute length and strong thematic anchors make it memorable without dominating concert time.
Skills your students will build
- Executing precise rhythmic figures in march context
- Balancing sectional dynamics and harmonic transparency
- Sustaining phrase shape across key modulations
- Ensemble cohesion in passages with contrasting instrumental families