A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. James Kazik): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Pasek Paul / Arranged by James Kazik
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00430191
$55.00
Pickup currently not available
Buy Extra Parts (Digital PDF Download)
Parts Added to Cart!
Description
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. James Kazik)
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. James Kazik): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00430191
More about this title
About the Artist: Pasek Paul
Pasek and Paul are the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, crafting melodies that balance theatrical grandeur with genuine emotional depth. Their work for the film earned widespread recognition and introduced millions of listeners to songs built on character-driven storytelling and singable, memorable hooks.
Why we love this
James Kazik's arrangement opens this soaring melody to string orchestras without oversimplifying it. The Grade 3-4 scoring preserves the song's dreamy quality while distributing the musical material in ways that keep every section engaged and challenged.
What to expect
A spotlight moment suspended in amber. The arrangement glows with optimism and wonder, inviting listeners into a space of quiet aspiration. Strings sustain the intimate quality of the original while adding textural depth that feels both lush and transparent.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level seeking contemporary repertoire with immediate appeal and emotional maturity. Directors programming pops concerts, end-of-year celebrations, or chamber performances will find this accessible yet satisfying for both players and audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between first and second violins during the opening sections; the shared responsibility keeps the line cohesive without any single voice straining.
- Shape phrases with the full ensemble's breath in mind rather than following written dynamic markings mechanically. Let the harmonic progression guide your gradual crescendos and releases.
- Establish a steady, unhurried tempo from the outset. This arrangement's effectiveness hinges on patience; rushing diminishes the dreamlike quality that defines the piece.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary film or musical theater selections for a thematic concert celebrating songwriting that crosses genres. Its uplifting character makes it an effective closer or centerpiece, offering audiences a familiar, emotionally resonant moment before or after more challenging repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained legato lines with consistent tone quality across string sections
- Balancing melody and accompaniment between violins, violas, and lower strings
- Responding to conductor's shaping of phrases across longer melodic arcs
- Maintaining intonation in mid-range harmonic progressions typical of contemporary arrangements