Dream as One: SAB Choral Octavo
from Avatar: Fire and Ash
Words and music by Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PO-0007784
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Description
From James Cameron's highly acclaimed cinematic spectacle Avatar: Fire and Ash comes this soul-stirring Miley Cyrus anthem. A simple but strong melody, resonant harmonies, and a theme that mirrors the choral experience make for the ultimate power ballad. With its soaring chorus and hopeful lyrics, this isn't just a song---it's a timely reminder of our shared humanity and the transformative power of a unified vision.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007784
More about this title
About the Composer: Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus emerged from Disney's Hannah Montana into a multifaceted recording artist whose catalog spans pop, rock, and soul. Her songwriting collaborations with producers like Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt have earned critical recognition for emotional authenticity and melodic sophistication. Cyrus continues to evolve as a performer and composer, with work across film, television, and concert stages.
For choral educators, Cyrus represents the contemporary pop voice that resonates with students. Her melodies sit naturally in the middle register, her lyrical themes often explore vulnerability and human connection, and her collaborations with established producers bring professional-grade songwriting to pieces that feel current and relevant to ensemble singers.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures what makes this anthem work at every dynamic level. The SAB voicing stays accessible without sacrificing harmonic depth, and the hopeful arc of the piece gives choirs a genuine emotional trajectory to build across twelve pages. This is the kind of contemporary repertoire that gets students genuinely invested in what they're singing.
What to expect
The piece opens with quiet conviction, building steadily toward a soaring chorus that feels inevitable rather than forced. There's an undercurrent of hope throughout, grounded in rich harmonies that give the song weight and sincerity. The overall arc mirrors an intimate moment expanding into something communal and transformative.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that doesn't sacrifice musicality for accessibility. Middle school through adult community choirs will find the three-part SAB voicing singable while the thematic content engages singers who respond to current film and pop culture.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the melody breathe in the opening section. Resist the urge to push volume early; the power of this piece comes from its restraint before the chorus arrives.
- Balance the sopranos and altos carefully during the harmonic sections. The resonance mentioned in the description depends on blend, not dominance.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic pocket. Contemporary pop demands precise ensemble timing, especially through the transitions between verse and chorus.
- Shape the final chorus with a gradual dynamic lift. The unification theme works best when singers feel they're building toward something together, not just singing louder.
How to use it
Consider this for a concert that explores connection and unity, or as a contemporary anchor in a program mixing classical and pop repertoire. The twelve-page format works well as a substantial closer or as part of a thematic set focused on contemporary film scores. This piece also serves well in spring concerts where hopeful, forward-looking material feels seasonally appropriate.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained legit lines through a chorus that spans comfortable ranges
- Balancing three-part harmony without sacrificing individual melodic awareness
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
- Shaping a dramatic arc from restraint to full vocal engagement
- Blending sopranos and altos in upper-register harmonic movement