Description

This commemorative instrumental edition celebrating the 70th Anniversary of one of the most renowned MGM movie musicals includes a historical essay along with both color and black and white photographs from the film. Featured are timeless pieces such as Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard, in addition to the song that was omitted from the film, The Jitterbug, among others, all arranged and edited for instrumental players at Levels 2-3. Additionally, a CD is provided, showcasing live demonstration performances of the instrumental tracks. This title can be accessed 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)