One More Dream: Score
By Patrick Williams
Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced)
Item: 00-PR-0005088
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Description
One More Dream is a wonderful alto sax ballad feature played at 68 BPM. The woodwinds have various doubles for alto flute and clarinet but are optional, plus there are optional horn in F parts. This Patrick Williams chart has a gorgeous melody with space to solo. A class act all the way. (2:39)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Jazz: The Patrick Williams Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
58
SKU:
00-PR-0005088
More about this title
About the Composer: Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams is a composer and arranger with deep roots in both classical and jazz traditions. His work for jazz ensembles has become standard repertoire in high school and college programs, known for sophisticated harmonies, clear orchestration, and writing that respects the capabilities of student musicians while maintaining artistic integrity.
Why we love this
Williams captures the essence of a jazz ballad without resorting to cliché. The alto sax feature sits in a beautiful register, the melody breathes naturally, and the optional doublings give you flexibility based on your instrumentation without ever feeling like filler. It's a chart that sounds professional in any ensemble context.
What to expect
Elegant and introspective. The tempo allows space for genuine musical expression rather than technical display, and the orchestration has a cool, composed quality that feels more like chamber jazz than big band swagger. This is music that listeners lean in to hear.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the advanced high school or college level looking for a standout ballad feature that showcases an alto saxophonist. Directors programming sophisticated jazz repertoire will appreciate Williams' refined approach to ensemble writing and the solo opportunities embedded in the arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with dynamic control rather than tempo changes; at 68 BPM, subtle phrase contours will carry the lyrical quality.
- If using the optional doublings, ensure the alto flute and clarinet parts sit in balance with the lead alto sax rather than pushing forward.
- Give the soloist space to breathe and interpret; this ballad feature rewards players who find their own voice within the harmonic structure.
- Pay attention to ensemble attacks and releases during the tutti sections to maintain the sophisticated feel throughout.
How to use it
Feature this as a concert centerpiece or closer, pairing it with uptempo charts to showcase the full range of your ensemble's musicianship. The ballad form and moderate length make it accessible for both concert and competition settings without overstaying its welcome.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained tone control and legit ballad phrasing on woodwind instruments
- Ensemble blend and balance across dynamic ranges
- Improvisation and solo development within a harmonic structure
- Interpretation of jazz articulation and time feel at a slower tempo
- Reading and executing optional doubling parts with flexibility