Any Dream Will Do: E-Z Play Today

E-Z Play arrangements strip away unnecessary complexity while preserving the emotional core that makes this song resonate across age groups and skill levels. Your students will recognize it immediately, which creates genuine motivation to play something that feels both achievable and genuinely meaningful.

Hopeful and soaring, this piece captures the yearning optimism of its source material. The melody invites singers and listeners to lean in, creating an intimate moment despite the grandeur of its orchestral origins.

Early intermediate pianists who want to perform recognizable theater music without getting bogged down in technical demands. Works equally well for independent practice and classroom performance.

• Balance the melody so it sings over the accompaniment; resist the urge to pound the notes and let the phrase breathe naturally
• Pay attention to dynamic shape within each phrase rather than playing it all at one volume level
• Practice the left hand comfortably first so your right hand can focus on legato phrasing and emotional delivery

Include this in a pop or show tune recital segment, or use it to introduce students to Broadway music through a piece they've likely heard. Three pages makes it manageable for a spring concert or showcase without requiring extensive rehearsal time.

• Sustaining lyrical phrasing over multiple measures
• Dynamic contrast and shaping within a simple harmonic framework
• Reading basic accompaniment patterns while maintaining melodic independence