Attention music fans! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a special music event this Thanksgiving weekend as they present a John Williams Movie Music Spectacular. The legendary composer will be leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as they perform a grand suite of some of his wonderful music heard in the Harry Potter films. An …read more!

As part of their coverage for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, USA Today has a new article online featuring Wizard Rock. In this article (print version is half the page) you can see four bands profiled: The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, Draco and the Malfoys and Harry and the Potters. …read more!

Our favorite boys from Boston are featured in the new issue of Time magazine, with a new article on Harry and the Potters. In a piece called “The Boy who Rocked,” the article notes that Wizard rock “music about Harry Potter for people who think Harry Potter is awesome,” and tells again the story of …read more!

For weeks now we’ve been reporting on previews and clips of the upcoming soundtrack to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Tonight, Fandango.com has a press preview video online of a behind the scenes look at the rehearsal and recording of the score to HBP composed by Nicholas Hooper. At this link, (scroll down to …read more!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film composer Patrick Doyle has given an interview to InTheNews.co.uk in which he briefly discusses his work on the fourth Harry Potter film. Sitting down to talk about the upcoming concert highlighting the many film scores performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, which will feature the “Harry In …read more!

In addition to the Wizard Rock EP Club 2009, there’s another great wizard rock compilation available now whose proceeds go to benefit social change. Wizards and Muggles Rock for Social Justice 2 (album art by Dave Roman, seen in the thumbnail!) is now available on iTunes by clicking here. The album features exclusive music from …read more!

Lend an ear and you shall hear… lovely new excerpts from the score to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The official HBP website has received a makeover this morning, and fans can now hear a slightly revised Hedwig’s theme, plus see the recently released posters, with a large image of Harry greeting …read more!