The Dream: SAB Choral Octavo
Music by Dave and Jean Perry
Item: 00-PO-0004323
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Description
Reach for "a dream of hope and peace for all the world to share" with this inspirational ballad from the writing team of Dave and Jean Perry. Performers of all levels will enjoy singing this beautiful melody and these thought provoking lyrics at graduation or any time of year. And audiences will be moved as the powerful bridge modulates into a resounding final chorus. The piano part provides a beautiful, liquid accompaniment or use the optional SoundTrax CD.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004323
More about this title
Why we love this
The bridge modulation lands with real impact, giving your singers a moment where they feel the shift in emotional weight. The SAB voicing stays singable across a range of voice types and experience levels, so you're not sacrificing musical substance for accessibility. It works equally well at graduation or as a standalone concert piece about unity and hope.
What to expect
Contemplative and gradually expansive, moving from a gentle, reflective opening into something more assured and celebratory. The modulation in the bridge acts as an emotional turning point, lifting the harmonic landscape and enlarging the sense of possibility.
Who it's for
Choirs at all experience levels preparing for graduation ceremonies, spring concerts, or occasions calling for uplifting secular repertoire with a message of hope. The three-part SAB voicing accommodates mixed voice ensembles with varying vocal development.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the verses with careful dynamic control to let the liquid piano accompaniment breathe. Resist the urge to push volume early; save that energy for the modulated final chorus.
- Mark the exact moment of the bridge modulation in rehearsal so singers understand where the key change happens and can adjust their approach acoustically.
- If using the recorded accompaniment, run a few rehearsals with the piano part first to establish phrasing and tempo choices before switching to the track.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this piece to set an optimistic tone, or feature it as the emotional centerpiece of a graduation program. It pairs well with other hopeful secular selections and gives your choir a moment to shine without excessive technical demands.
Skills your students will build
- Following a modulation and adjusting intonation in the new key
- Controlling dynamics across a longer phrase to support musical storytelling
- Balancing three-part SAB voicing with text clarity
- Responding to accompaniment texture and adjusting blend accordingly