MARCHING BAND 2025: Music from WICKED 25 July, 2025

recommended by Ken Tilger and Austin Swack, Band Education Specialists
Selections from Wicked arr. Matt Conaway, Grade 2
The smash Broadway sensation has been brought back into the spotlight with the hit movie series. This collection of songs will make the perfect field show. Includes:
No One Mourns the Wicked/Dancing Through Life
For Good
The Wizard and I
Defying Gravity
Wicked (Part 1) arr. Richard Saucedo, Grade 4
An engaging story of your two favorite witches from the land of Oz, “Wicked” is currently the hottest musical on Broadway! This powerful opener for the field features the dramatic opening strains from the show and the wickedly intense “No One Mourns the Wicked.”
Wicked (Part 2) arr. Richard Saucedo, Grade 4
From the hit Broadway musical, this production number includes a light rock treatment of “Dancing Through Life” and a creative setting of “Defying Gravity.” This is skillfully constructed to include musical contrasts and visual impact points for the field.

Wicked (Part 3) arr. Richard Saucedo, Grade 4
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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About the Authors:
A former band director, Ken taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in Central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.
Austin Swack joined the Stanton’s team after a decade of teaching band in Texas public schools, where his ensembles were consistently recognized for superior performance. He is equally at home with beginner and advanced students and has extensive experience programming for ensembles at all ability levels. Additionally, he is a versatile arranger as well as an experienced clinician and adjudicator. In his free time, Austin enjoys running, cycling, and cheering on the Blue Jackets!