A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. Michael Brown): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Pasek Paul / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00409865
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From the hit movie musical "The Greatest Showman", this showstopper is an inspirational song about making your dreams come true. Michael Brown's outstanding version for young players features a variety of textures and scoring from soft and delicate passages to the powerful full band chorus. Dramatic and nicely paced! Dur: 3:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00409865
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About the Artist: Pasek Paul
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have become synonymous with contemporary musical theater that speaks to broad audiences. Their work on The Greatest Showman earned them an Academy Award nomination and demonstrated their gift for writing songs that soar emotionally while remaining accessible. In education settings, their music offers students the chance to engage with current, relevant material that connects popular culture to the concert band experience.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures everything that makes this song resonate: the quiet introspection that builds into genuine grandeur, scored with clarity that young players can execute without feeling dumbed down. The contrast between delicate and powerful passages gives your section leaders genuine musical choices to shape, and the 3:05 duration fits perfectly into a concert without overwhelming a developing ensemble.
What to expect
Hopeful and earnest without sentimentality. The piece breathes with genuine aspiration, moving from quiet personal reflection to moments of genuine uplift. It asks your ensemble to play with intention and maturity even at an accessible level.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands ready for something beyond simple marches and folk tune collections. This works equally well for ensembles that can handle the emotional stakes of the arrangement and for directors seeking repertoire that connects with students' actual lives and interests.
How to get the most out of it
- Resist the urge to rush the softer opening passages. The delicate textures only work when players truly listen to each other and lock the tempo with precision.
- Balance the melodic voices in the middle sections carefully. This arrangement likely layers the tune across instruments, so identify who carries each phrase and ensure supporting voices sit underneath.
- Build the final chorus gradually. The power comes from commitment to dynamic shape, not from playing louder from the start of the big section.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the groove and help students feel the film's original context, then rehearse without it to build confidence.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece in a concert themed around contemporary music or popular culture. It also pairs naturally with other film and theater selections, creating a full set that appeals to a broad audience. The accessible level makes it a reliable choice for a spring or fall concert where you need something both engaging and achievable.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic contrast and shaping across extended phrases
- Balancing melodic and supporting voices in scored arrangements
- Ensemble listening and blend in softer, sustained passages
- Building climax through layered orchestration rather than just dynamics
- Connecting instrumental performance to contemporary musical storytelling