I Dreamed A Dream (from Les Miserables): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Alain Boublil / By Jean-Marc Natel / By Herbert Kretzmer / By Claude-Michel Schonberg / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00167431
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This stunningly beautiful ballad from the Broadway musical "Les Miserables" enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to Susan Boyle, and also the TV show Glee." Robert's arrangement makes this accessible to even very young players. Dur: 2:45
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00167431
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About the Composer: Alain Boublil
Alain Boublil is a French librettist and lyricist best known for co-creating Les Misérables, one of the most performed musicals of all time. His gift for crafting emotionally resonant stories paired with memorable melodies has shaped musical theater for generations of audiences and performers alike.
Boublil's work demonstrates how accessible storytelling and human vulnerability can reach across continents and cultures. For music educators, his compositions offer rich material that connects students to contemporary musical theater while building ensemble skills.
Why we love this
Robert Longfield's arrangement strips away complexity without sacrificing the emotional core that makes this song resonate. At Grade 1.5, young players get immediate access to a universally recognized ballad that connects deeply with audiences, which builds genuine confidence and investment in performance.
What to expect
There's an ache running through this arrangement, quiet and unflinching. The melody carries all the longing and quiet dignity of Fantine's story, asking players to find tenderness rather than technical display.
Who it's for
Directors programming for young concert bands who want meaningful repertoire that connects to cultural touchstones students already know. This works equally well for schools building foundational musicianship and for ensembles seeking material that moves audiences without overwhelming inexperienced players.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with careful attention to breath points; let each section breathe rather than pushing through mechanically.
- Balance ensemble thickness against the fundamental simplicity of the melody. Resist the urge to layer too much accompaniment when the tune speaks most powerfully on its own.
- Work the dynamic arc across the full 2:45 duration. This arrangement asks for patience and control rather than immediate intensity.
- Center rehearsals on intonation in the sustained passages. Young bands often rush or waver through longer note values, so isolate these sections.
How to use it
Pair this with other accessible ballads from musical theater to build a thematic concert around storytelling and emotional expression. It serves equally well as a standalone feature piece or as an intimate anchor within a longer program of more energetic selections.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long tones with consistent intonation and tone quality
- Phrasing and musical shape in simplified harmonic contexts
- Balancing solo lines against supportive accompaniment textures
- Managing tempo consistency across extended passages
- Responding to dynamic nuance and expressive marking