Work Song/At the End of the Day (from Les Misérables) (arr. Jay Bocook): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Claude-Michel Schonberg / Arranged by Jay Bocook
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00456951
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From the dramatic opening strains, followed by an exciting 6/8 segment, to the thrilling conclusion, these two songs from the Broadway favorite "Les Miserables", now a blockbuster movie, will have your audience on their feet!
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00456951
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About the Composer: Claude-Michel Schonberg
Claude-Michel Schönberg is a French composer whose work has shaped modern musical theater. His partnership with lyricist Alain Boublil produced Les Misérables, one of the most performed and recorded stage musicals in history, with a score that blends sweeping romantic melodies, rousing ensemble numbers, and music that serves the emotional arc of the story.
For music educators, Schönberg's writing offers accessible yet sophisticated material. His melodies sit naturally in ensemble voices, his harmonic language is direct without being simplistic, and his sense of theatrical pacing translates powerfully to concert and field settings.
Why we love this
Bocook's arrangement captures the raw energy of these two iconic numbers without losing their theatrical punch. The shift from the march-like opening of "Work Song" into the propulsive 6/8 section gives your band structural momentum that keeps both performers and audiences engaged, and these are songs your students actually want to play.
What to expect
The opening unfolds with gravity and declaration. Then energy surges as the meter shifts and the rhythm section locks into an insistent pulse; the piece becomes almost relentless in its drive forward. By the end, you're caught in the momentum of something larger than yourself.
Who it's for
Grade 3-4 bands ready to tackle repertoire with genuine dramatic weight and shifting textural demands. This arrangement works well for programs that want Broadway material with real substance, not just familiarity.
How to get the most out of it
- Honor the dramatic contrast between the opening proclamation and the rhythmic vitality of the 6/8 section; resist the urge to smooth over the transition. Let it land.
- Lock the harmonic support early in rehearsals, especially across the woodwind and brass sections, so the melody can breathe and lead without being buried.
- Attend to dynamic shape through the 6/8 segment; the excitement comes from clarity and forward motion, not from playing louder.
- Use the theatrical context of these songs as your rehearsal anchor. The ensemble isn't marching in place; they're building toward something.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert celebrating Broadway's musical storytelling, or use it as a high-energy closer that leaves the audience wanting more. The theatrical content and accessibility make it equally at home in a festival setting or a concert hall.
Skills your students will build
- Conducting and interpreting meter changes (march time to 6/8)
- Balancing melody and harmonic support across sections
- Sustaining dynamic control through rhythmic intensity
- Connecting musical style to dramatic context and emotional intent