Description

This special instrumental edition commemorating the 70th Anniversary of one of MGM's most iconic movie musicals includes a historical essay along with both color and black-and-white photographs from the film. It features beloved classics such as "Over the Rainbow" and "We're Off to See the Wizard," as well as the previously omitted song "The Jitterbug," all arranged for instrumental players at Levels 2-3. Additionally, a CD is provided, showcasing live demonstration performances of the instrumental tracks. This title is accessible through MakeMusic Cloud.

Songs / Content

• If I Only Had a Brain (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• If I Were King of the Forest (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (lyricist); E. Y. Harburg (composer)
• We're Off to See the Wizard (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• JitterbugHarold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• The Merry Old Land of Oz (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• (You're Out of the Woods) Optimistic Voices (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• Lullaby League and Lollipop Guild (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz")Harold Arlen (composer); E. Y. Harburg (lyricist)
• Follow the Yellowbrick RoadE. Y. Harburg (contributor); Harold Arlen (contributor)
• Come Out Come OutHarold Arlen (contributor); E. Y. Harburg (contributor)
• It Really Was No MiracleHarold Arlen (contributor); E. Y. Harburg (contributor)
• We Welcome You to MunchkinlandHarold Arlen (contributor); E. Y. Harburg (contributor)