I Dreamed A Dream: Ukulele
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I Dreamed A Dream: Ukulele

As performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg / As performed by Alain Boublil / As performed by Les Miserables (Movie)

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00257710

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About the Artist: Claude-Michel Schonberg

Claude-Michel Schonberg is a French composer whose work defined the modern musical theater landscape. His collaboration with lyricist Alain Boublil on Les Misérables created one of the most performed and taught theatrical works of the past four decades, influencing how music educators approach contemporary repertoire in their classrooms and ensembles.

Schonberg's compositional approach balances emotional directness with harmonic sophistication, making his melodies accessible to developing musicians while offering interpretive depth for more advanced players. His scores have become staples in music education because they engage students through culturally relevant material without sacrificing musical substance.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the raw vulnerability of one of musical theater's most iconic moments in a format that meets students where their interests already are. The ukulele's intimate voice serves the emotional restraint of the piece beautifully, and the three-page format fits perfectly into a unit on musical theater without overwhelming beginning to intermediate players.

What to expect

Quiet desperation giving way to tentative hope. The piece lives in the space between resignation and yearning, where a single voice reflects on loss but cannot help imagining possibility. It's introspective without being self-pitying, powerful without being loud.

Who it's for

Ukulele students who have moved beyond strumming patterns and are ready to work with sustained melody lines and dynamic control. This works equally well for intermediate players looking to expand their exposure to theatrical music and for teachers seeking bridges between pop culture and serious music study.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrase with gentle rubato; let the vulnerability breathe rather than metering it rigidly.
  • Pay attention to dynamic contrast in the verse sections. The difference between a true pianissimo and mezzo-piano creates the emotional arc.
  • Sustain the longer note values cleanly; damping noise will undermine the intimacy of this intimate song.
  • Find the moment where hope enters the narrative and allow your tone to open slightly; this piece is about gradual emotional shift, not dramatic change.

How to use it

Place this in a concert that explores emotional storytelling across genres, or use it as a standalone solo feature that shows what ukulele students can accomplish once they've developed phrasing control. It also works beautifully as a chamber piece paired with other theatrical selections, creating a thematic program around musical theater's most moving moments.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining tone quality across the full dynamic range
  • Phrasing and shaping melody with minimal harmonic support
  • Reading and interpreting theatrical rubato markings
  • Emotional communication through restraint rather than volume

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