Short Aria
I Dreamt That I Dwelt
in Marble Halls

In the lead sheets, I have left off the long measures of empty rests both before and after the first verse... the vocalist will need to be very familiar with what the piano is doing, or have excellent communication with the accompanist!

Now here is the vocal/piano version, also in 4 keys. This version is For Sale for $2.75, below:

(August 18, 2011: I am also offering something new in a few weeks -- audio downloads of the piano accompaniments for many of the songs on my site, for vocal students and teachers! I believe these sound files will be very useful in expanding the vocal repertoire of singers and teachers alike. Check back later...)









Here are links for the vocal/piano version in 4 keys. This version is For Sale for $2.75:

I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls Key of Bb, $2.75:

I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls Key of C, $2.75:

By the way, if you purchase the versions in Bb or C, be careful to observe where the right hand accompaniment changes to the bass clef. I moved the melody from treble clef because those ledger line notes aren't easy to read!

I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls Key of D, $2.75:

I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls Key of Eb, $2.75:

So why should you buy "I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls" from me, aside from the fact that music stores charge more for just one copy (not counting postage or sales tax!), while I am only charging $2.75 for the right to print three copies?

* It is available immediately as a digital download onto your computer.

* You don't have to download any new software into your computer in order to download this PDF. I don't know about you, but I hate clogging up my computer with yet another program I didn't know I needed. You just need a version of Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reader, which all computers come with. If you DON'T have Adobe Acrobat or a similar program, then you couldn't download any of my other PDFs either.

* The notes and lyrics are a little bigger than the copies currently available in music stores, making reading easier!

* Speaking of reading the music, you can print this music on any kind of paper you want, and thus avoid the glare of shiny pages (so irritating for accompanists!).

*Write and make notes all over these copies, in red and other colors, without feeling you are spoiling your music for posterity. I dislike messing up my music books, but learning the piece is always the first priority. These printouts will make great working copies.

* Do you need a letter of permission in order to use this music at a competition? Write me through the Contact Me form, and I will email you a personal letter.

* I give you permission to make up to three copies legally. Do I speak tongue-in-cheek? Not at all -- as music teachers, as music students, you know there are times when you need music RIGHT NOW and your only recourse is to make a copy of copyrighted music...or do without. (People do what they have to do, but there are consequences... Cheating...just a little...is hard on one's character. I believe this is one of the keys of political corruption, one little compromise after another. Not only that, but music teachers teach by example. What are your students learning from you about the value of the work of composers, arrangers, and publishers? Of the value of musicians in general?)

*Paypal, the payment system I use, is a secure and recognized payment system. You can pay by credit or debit card, or your bank account. E-Junkie delivers the PDF document, working as a partner with PayPal...your purchase is guaranteed.

Tip for Printing

Sumi-Jo sings this song in a lower key than Meav of Celtic Woman, the key of Bb:

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