Splash Biography

Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is perhaps the most popular musical of all time, featuring instantly recognizable songs like “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, and “Master of the House.” But beyond these awesome showtunes is a work of theatre worth examining for the way it tells a story through music. Each character in Les Miz is expertly crafted, not just through what they sing, but also through the music that is associated with them. Each emotion, experience, and thought they have is expressed in the orchestra. This class will take a deep dive into the melodies, themes, and the structure thereof that make Les Miserables such a thrilling music drama.