NEW WICKED ARRANGEMENTS for Band Thursday, February 13, 2025
recommended by Ken Tilger and Austin Swack, Band Education Specialists
For Good (from Wicked) arr. Michael Brown, Grade 3
This gorgeous arrangement of the tender ballad about the love shared between best friends from the hit musical “Wicked” will be the perfect showcase of your young band’s tone, phrasing and musicianship. Masterfully scored to be either a stand alone arrangement or as an accompaniment to the choral arrangement by Mac Huff. Perfect for any concert program.
Music from Wicked arr. Michael Sweeney, Grade 2 Flex-Band
This very playable yet effectively powerful setting of highlights from the hit Broadway musical about the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West is now available in flexible format. Titles include: “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “Dancing Through Life,” “Defying Gravity,” and “For Good.”
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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!