One Day I'll Fly Away (from Moulin Rouge) (arr. Michael Brown): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Nicole Kidman / Arranged by Michael Brown / Arranged by Will Rapp
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00503249
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The moving ballad sung by Nicole Kidman from the movie "Moulin Rouge" provides a stunning setting for the field. Lush full band scoring is contrasted with a trumpet solo and a dramatic build that will take your breath away.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00503249
More about this title
About the Artist: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman's interpretation of "One Day I'll Fly Away" became iconic through her performance in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability and longing through song. Her theatrical background and commitment to emotionally authentic performances have made her a respected figure in musical cinema, influencing how contemporary audiences engage with classic and reimagined songs.
Why we love this
Michael Brown and Will Rapp have crafted an arrangement that honors the song's intimate emotional core while giving marching bands the full ensemble sound they crave. The contrast between the lush harmonies and the exposed trumpet solo creates genuine dramatic tension, and the architecture builds naturally to a climax that feels earned rather than forced.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the wistfulness of the original ballad while surrounding it with the warmth of full band sonority. You'll find moments of delicate beauty interrupted by surges of hope and determination, creating the arc of someone dreaming of escape and transformation.
Who it's for
High school marching bands seeking a concert piece with immediate audience connection and emotional maturity. This works for programs comfortable programming contemporary film music alongside traditional repertoire and for directors who want their students to experience the satisfaction of delivering a genuinely moving performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the full band texture so the trumpet soloist cuts through without requiring excessive volume; let the accompaniment sit slightly back during the solo section
- Shape the melodic phrases with a legit ballad sensibility even though you're working with a marching ensemble; avoid letting the tempo drift during the more lyrical passages
- Build the final dramatic section with intentionality rather than rushing; the impact depends on control and precision as the dynamics layer in
How to use it
This fits naturally into a concert that celebrates film scores or contemporary music, offering a graceful change of pace from march tempos and louder repertoire. It also works well as a closer for a program where you want to leave audiences in a reflective mood rather than ending on a high-energy note.
Skills your students will build
- Balance and blend within a full ensemble texture
- Sustaining tone quality at varying dynamic levels
- Responding to exposed solo writing and accompanying without dominating
- Shaping lyrical phrases with appropriate rubato and phrasing contours
- Executing dynamic crescendos with control and precision