The Court Of Miracles (from The Hunchback Of Notre Dame): E-Z Play Today

The Court Of Miracles (from The Hunchback Of Notre Dame): E-Z Play Today

As performed by Stephen Schwartz

Item: 35-DS01829193
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 4
SKU: 35-DS01829193

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About the Artist: Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz is a Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist whose theatrical work has shaped American musical theater for over four decades. His scores for Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell established him as a master of character-driven melody and witty, purposeful lyrics. Beyond Broadway, Schwartz has composed for major animated films including Pocahontas, Enchanted, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, bringing the same theatrical sophistication to screen that defines his stage work.

For music educators, Schwartz's catalog offers accessible yet artistically substantial material. His melodies sit comfortably in performers' voices and instruments while maintaining genuine emotional and harmonic interest. Students engaging with his work develop an ear for how music serves storytelling, how lyrics shape phrasing, and how popular song can carry real artistic weight.

Why we love this

E-Z Play editions of Schwartz's Disney work capture something often lost in simplified arrangements: the dramatic integrity of his original concept. This arrangement distills the song's essential character without sacrificing the harmonic language that makes it memorable, giving student pianists a genuine taste of professional film composition rather than a watered-down sketch.

What to expect

The Notre Dame square comes alive: tumbling street performers, the vibrancy and slight danger of Parisian lower life, and Quasimodo's longing to belong. Schwartz captures all this through melody that feels both folk-like and theatrical, wandering and searching without ever quite landing on certainty.

Who it's for

Pianists in the elementary to early intermediate range who want to play recognizable, film-based material with genuine artistic substance. This works equally well for young pianists preparing for recitals and for teachers building film music units into their studio curricula.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic line against any harmonic accompaniment so the Parisian street atmosphere comes through clearly; this isn't a piece to hide behind heavy left-hand work.
  • Shape phrases around the lyrical content even in an instrumental setting. The phrasing of Schwartz's melody mirrors how singers deliver the text, so thinking about the words beneath the notes will inform your interpretation naturally.
  • Maintain forward momentum through the form. Disney film songs are built to propel narrative; a sluggish tempo undermines the theatrical intent.

How to use it

Feature this in a recital that explores how composers write for film, pairing it with other Schwartz work (Pocahontas, Enchanted) to show consistency of style across projects. It's also valuable in studios building a Disney unit or teaching young pianists to recognize and interpret movie music with the same care they'd apply to concert repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading simplified yet musically coherent arrangements of professional theatrical material
  • Interpreting melodic phrasing based on storytelling and emotional intent
  • Sustaining rhythmic momentum in narrative-driven music
  • Recognizing harmonic function in lead-sheet style writing

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