Dessa Rose

Dessa Rose
An abandoned mother and a runaway slave come together to survive in the antebellum South.

A powerful, moving story surrounding two incredible women, Dessa Rose is a uniquely stirring musical drama that is the perfect blend of history and fiction. The storytelling for which Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are most well known is masterfully exhibited in this thrilling musical based on the novel of the same name by Sherley Anne Williams.

In a pre-Civil War America, passionate and innocent Dessa Rose is a young slave who is faced with a barrage of hardships because of her skin color. Ruth is a young, white mother who faces a barrage of hardships because of her gender. Through a series of inspiring turns ranging from comical to tragic, these two women become unlikely and lifelong friends.

Dessa Rose is a must for groups that pride themselves on producing thought-provoking theatre. Affecting, harrowing and touching, Dessa Rose explores an array of emotions unmatched by most other musicals. Audiences will leave unanimously in awe of the musical's powerful message, which transcends race, gender and age.

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Concert Selections for Dessa Rose

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  • SIX MONTHS OUT OF EVERY YEAR
    From
    Damn Yankees
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    4 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • SO MANY PEOPLE
    From
    Saturday Night
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 37 sec
    Instrumentation
    (4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: English Horn (or Clarinet), Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Bass Clarinet; (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) DRUMS: Drum Set, Glockenspiel; (1x) KEYBOARD 2; (16x) VIOLIN 1 & 2; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
  • SOBBIN' WOMEN
    From
    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Gene de Paul
    Lyrics by
    Johnny Mercer
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 07 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Flute, Piccolo), (1x) REED 2 (English Horn), (1x) REED 3 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Clarinet, Bassoon), (1x) HORN 1, (1x) HORN 2, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (3x) DRUMS (Drum Set, Tambourine, Timpani), (1x) BANJO, (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (8x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (5x) BASS
  • SOCIAL DANCE
    From
    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Gene de Paul
    Lyrics by
    Johnny Mercer
    Orchestrated by
    Irwin Kostal
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    6 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 bass, 6 cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violins, Reed 1 (flute-piccolo), 1 Reed 2 (oboe), 1 Reed 3 (clarinet, flute), 1 Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), 1 Reed 5 (Bassoon),2 Horns, Drums, 2 Percussion, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Guitar(Banjo)2 Piano Conductor Scores

  • SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE
    From
    The Most Happy Fella
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 22 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: English Horn; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1 & 2; (1x) Horn 3; (2x) Trumpets 1 & 2; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Celeste; (1x) Harp; (1x) Percussion: Timpani; (9x) Violin 1; (8x) Violin 2; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • SOMEONE ELSE'S SKIN
    From
    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Scott Wittman
    Marc Shaiman
    Orchestrated by
    Marc Shaiman, Larry Blank
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    4 min 14 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (3x) REED 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (2x) GUITAR (Acoustic, Solid Body Electric), (5x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS
  • SOMEONE IN A TREE
    From
    Pacific Overtures
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    7 min 19 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 2 Oboe(English horn), 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Keyboard , 1 Harp, 4 Chorus books

  • SOMEONE LIKE YOU
    From
    Jekyll & Hyde
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Wildhorn
    Lyrics by
    Leslie Bricusse
    Orchestrated by
    Kim Scharnberg
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    Dm
    Estimated duration
    1 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Wood Wind(Flute, Alto flute), 1 Wood Wind 2(English horn), 1 Wood Wind 3(Clarinet), 1 Wood Wind 4(Bassoon), 1 Trumpet, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Electric Bass, 3 Percussion 1&2(Chimes, Drum set, Mark tree, Sus cymb, Timp), 1 Keyboard 1(Piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 1 Keyboard 3(ju-1080 Moving glass pr-c084), 1 Full Score, 1 Vocal

  • SOMETHING WAS MISSING
    From
    Annie
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Charles Strouse
    Lyrics by
    Martin Charnin
    Orchestrated by
    Philip J. Lang
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Clarinet, Flute; (1x) REED 2: Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (1x) REED 4: Piccolo; (1x) REED 5: Clarinet; (2x) TRUMPET 1 & 2; (1x) TROMBONE 1; (1x) TROMBONE 2; (1x) TUBA; (1x) GUITAR; (16x) VIOLIN; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS; (1x) DRUMS; (2x) PERCUSSION: Bells, Timpani; (1x) KEYBOARD 2

  • SOMEWHERE THAT'S GREEN (BWY REVIVAL)
    From
    Little Shop of Horrors
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Howard Ashman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Instrumentation

    PC Scores(2),Flute(2),Clarinet,Trumpets(2),Drums,Percussion(2),Acoustic Guitar,Electric Bass,Keyboards(2)

  • SONG OF A SUMMER NIGHT
    From
    The Most Happy Fella
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn), Reed 3 (Flute), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 3 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Harp, Celeste, (9) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Cello), (5) Bass. Your rental materials will also include 20 Piano Vocal Scores and 1 Full Score.

  • SONG OF FORGETTING
    From
    Next to Normal
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SOON
    From
    A Little Night Music
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 03 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Woodwind 1: Flute, Piccolo; (2x) Woodwind 2: English Horn, Oboe; (1x) Woodwind 3: Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 4: Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1 & 2; (1x) Horn 3; (2x) Trumpets 1 & 2; (1x) Trombone; (3x) Percussion: Triangle, Timpani, Glockenspiel; (1x) Celesta; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • SOON IT'S GONNA RAIN
    From
    The Fantasticks
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Harvey Schmidt
    Lyrics by
    Tom Jones
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    4 min 41 sec
    Instrumentation
    (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (2x) REED 1 (Flute, Piccolo), (1x) REED 2 (Oboe), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Bells, Cymbal, Mark Tree, Hi-Hat, Triangle), (1x) KEYBOARD 1 (Piano), (1x) KEYBOARD 2 (Synthesizer), (8x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • SORRY, GRATEFUL
    From
    Company
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    2 min 12 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Alto Flute, Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Oboe; (1x) Reed 5: Clarinet; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Percussion 1&2: Glockenspiel; (1x) Guitar (Electric); (1x) Piano (+Harpsichord); (16x) Violins; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • SPARK OF CREATION
    From
    Children of Eden
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SPARKLEJOLLYTWINKLEJINGLEY
    From
    Elf The Musical
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Matthew Sklar
    Lyrics by
    Chad Beguelin
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (20x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone), (4x) REED 3 (Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Timpani, Flexatone), (1x) DRUMS (Drum Set, Triangle, Wood Block), (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (2x) KEYBOARD 3 (may also be used as a Keyboard 3/Conductor Score), (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • SPREAD THE LOVE AROUND
    From
    Sister Act
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SPRINGTIME FOR HITLER
    From
    The Producers
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Mel Brooks
    Lyrics by
    Mel Brooks
    Arranged by
    Glen Kelly
    Orchestrated by
    Doub Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Oboe), Reed 5 (Bassoon, Baritone Sax, Contrabass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Drums, Percussion, Harp, Keyboard (Synth), Violins, Cello, Bass. 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 20 Chorus Books.

  • STANDING ON THE CORNER
    From
    The Most Happy Fella
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRNAK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    2 min 13 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(English horn), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet),1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Harp, 1 Accordion, 4 Chorus books

  • STARS AND THE MOON (SYMPHONIC VERSION)
    From
    Songs for a New World
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    4 min 31 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Piano, 1 Solo Upright Bass,(8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score and 2 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

  • STAVISKY SUITE
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Suite
    Arranged for
    Instrumental
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    19 min 24 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 2(Piccolo), 1 Flute 1, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet(Alto Sax), 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Tuba, 14 Violin 1, 10 Violin 2, 8 Viola, 8 Violin/Cello, 6 Bass, 4 Percussion(Timpani), 1 Harp, 1 Piano(Celesta), 1 Conductor Score

  • STAY WITH ME
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 FEMALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Flute; (1x) Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet in C; (1x) Alt. Trumpet in Bb; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (4x) Percussion: Snare Drum, Bell Tree, Xylophone; (17x) Violins; (7x) Violas; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • STEAM HEAT
    From
    The Pajama Game
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    4 min 28 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Opt.Clarinet 3, 1 Opt.Clarinet 4, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Alto sax, 1 Opt. Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt. Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt. Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books

  • STEPHEN SONDHEIM MEDLEY
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    MCKIBBINS, PAUL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Suite
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    11 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flute 1&2, 1 Flute 3, 2 Oboe 1&2, 2 Clarinet 1&2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 English horn, 2 Bassoon 1&2, 2 Horn 1&3, 2 Horn 2&4, 1 Trumpet 1, 2 Trumpet 2&3, 2 Trombone 1 &2,1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Timpani, 1 Full Score, 1 Harp

  • STILL HURTING
    First Performance Fee:
    $0
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
  • STILL HURTING
    From
    The Last Five Years
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    5 min 01 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Piano (plays PC Score), 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Violin, 1 Cello I, 1 Cello II, 1 Bass. Your materials will also include 2 copies of the Piano Conductor Score.

  • STORY GOES ON
    From
    Baby
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SHIRE, DAVID
    Lyrics by
    MALTBY JR., RICHARD
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    4 min 26 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto sax, 1 Tenor sax, 1 Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Drum(Crotales, Bell tree, Timp, Bell, Drum set), 1 Keyboard 1(Acoustic piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Rhodes), 2 Piano Conductor

  • STORY OF CELESTE
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    KLEINSINGER, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    TRIPP, PAUL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Composition (with narration)
    Arranged for
    NARRATOR and ORCHESTRA
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    14 min 05 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Piccolo), 2 Oboe 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Clarinet 2(Bb-Eb), 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2(in F), 1 Trumpet 1(in Bb), 1 Trumpet 2(in Bb), 1 Trumpet 3(in Bb), 2 Trombone 1&2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Celesta(Piano), 1 Conductor score, 1 Chorus book

  • STRANGER IN PARADISE
    From
    Kismet
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEOPRGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    4 min 16 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarient 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Vibes Timp), 2 Celeste(Conductor), 2 Chorus books

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We Are Descended

Comin' Down the Quarters

Ol' Banjar

Something of My Own

Ink

The Gold Band

Little Star

The Gold Band (Conclusion)

Ladies

Bertie's Waltz

At the Glen

Capture the Girl

Fly Away

Fly Away (Conclusion)/How Long Will it Be?

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Their Eyes are Clear, Blue Like Sky

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Noah's Dove

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In the Bend of My Arm

Better if I Died

Ten Petticoats

Just Over the Line

A Pleasure

White Milk and Red Blood

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