Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn

An exceptional revue of composer/lyricist, William Finn's, most beloved songs.

Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn is a celebration showcasing the songs of one of the most acclaimed composer-lyricists currently writing for the musical theatre. A two-time Tony Award winner for the groundbreaking musical, Falsettos, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, William Finn is a true living legend. Make Me a Song is big, boisterous and life-loving, like Finn himself.

This poignant and compelling revue effortlessly weaves together songs from Finn's rich and touching songbook. Featuring classics from his hit shows juxtaposed with rarely heard selections from Romance in Hard Times, Elegies and the yet-to-be-produced The Royal Family, these treasured tunes tell personal, haunting and often hilarious tales.

A testament to the exceptional career of this beloved songwriter, Make Me a Song brims with spectacular highlights that are sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike. Featuring a cast of four and no set, this intimate revue is a budget-saving opportunity. William Finn's music will allow strong singers to showcase their vocal and acting abilities.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

PICK A LITTLE, TALK A LITTLE

From
The Music Man

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
FEMALE CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
1 min 57 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
PIECE DE RESISTANCE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100
PINBALL WIZARD

From
The Who's Tommy

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Pete Townshend

Lyrics by
Pete Townshend

Orchestrated by
Steven Margoshes

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male) and Chorus (Typically Male)

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
4 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 French horn 1, 1 Bass, 1 Drum, 1 Guitar 1, 1 Guitar 2, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Keyboard 3, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
PINES CONES AND HOLLY BERRIES

From
Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street The Musical

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
G♭
Estimated duration
1 min 43 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Celeste, 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books
PINSTRIPES ARE ALL THAT THEY SEE

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 25 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (4x) REED 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Oboe, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) GUITAR (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Timpani, Whip, Triangle), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (16x) VIOLIN, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic)
PLEASE HELLO

From
Pacific Overtures

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
9 min 13 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (6x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Flute), (1x) REED 3 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Oboe), (1x) REED 5 (Bassoon), (2x) HORNS 1 & 2, (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) PERCUSSION 1 & 2 (Drum Set, Timpani, Bells, Tam Tam, Temple Blocks, Wood Blocks, Triangle), (1x) KEYBOARD (Tacet), (1x) HARP, (16x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
POLITICS AND POKER

From
Fiorello!

First Performance Fee:
$175

Music by
Jerry Bock

Lyrics by
Sheldon Harnick

Orchestrated by
Irwin Kostal

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 58 sec
Instrumentation
(12x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (2x) REED 1 (Clarinet, Flute OR Clarinet), (1x) REED 2 (Flute OR Clarinet), (1x) REED 3 (Oboe OR Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 5 (Bassoon OR Bass Clarinet), (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) BANJO, (2x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Xylophone), (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (+Optional Tuba)
POOR WANDERING ONE

From
The Pirates of Penzance

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Arthur Sullivan

Lyrics by
W.S. Gilbert

Arranged by
William Elliott

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Instrumentation

2 Keyboard 1/Conductor Score, 15 Vocal Books, 2 Reed 1 (Flute 1 & Flute 2), 1 Reed 2A (Clarinet), 1 Reed 2B (Clarinet), 1 Reed 3 (Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 1 Keyboard 2 (Celeste), 1 Percusion 1 (Vibraphone), 3 Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Bell Tree, Mark Tree), 3 Percussion 3 (Drum Set, Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree, Bell Tree), 1 Bass 1: Electric (Fender), 1 Bass 2: Acoustic
PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE AMMUNITION

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Arranged by
MARTIN, JACK

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
1 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

2 Flute 1&2, 2 Oboe 1&2, 2 Clarinet 1&2, 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Trumpet 1, 2 Trumpet 2&3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 2 Trombone 1 &2, 1 Trombone 3(Tuba), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1(Snare drum), 2 Percussion 2&3(Bass drum, Piatti), 1 Full score, 25 Chorus books
PRETTY LADY

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 53 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Alto Flute, 1 Eng.Horn, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Horn 1&2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books
PRETTY LADY ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

From
Pacific Overtures

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
SEBESKY, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 53 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Piccolo, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 English horn, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Full Score, 1 Harp, 1 Celesta
PRETTY WOMEN (PART 1&2)

From
Sweeney Todd

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Woodwind 1: Soprano Recorder, Piccolo, Flute; (1x) Woodwind 2: Oboe, English Horn; (1x) Woodwind 3: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 4: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (2x) Trumpets; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Vibraphone, Bell Tree, Triangle, Tom Tom, Cymbal, Timpani; (1x) Celesta; (1x) Harp; (16x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
PROLOGUE & OVERTURE ("FOLLIES")

From
Follies

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
10 min 06 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Soprano or Alto sax, Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet ,Alto sax), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet ,Clarinet, Tenor sax), 1 Reed 4(Oboe ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Tymp ,Bells, Drum set, Wood block), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
PROLOGUE & OVERTURE (FROM "FOLLIES")

From
Follies

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.

Starting Key
G

Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (4x) REED 1 (Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (Oboe, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet), (2x) REED 5 (Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Drum Set, Woodblock), (1x) HARP, (1x) PIANO/CELESTA, (1x) GUITAR, (16x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
PROUD LADY

From
The Baker's Wife

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
G

Instrumentation

3 PV, 4 PC, Reed-1(flute), Reed-2(oboe), 2 Reed-3(clarinet,tenor sax), Reed-4(bassoon),Horn(2), Accordian, Harp, Keyboard-1(piano), Keyboard-2(Synth.) 2 Percussion, Violins(16), Cello(6), Bass(5)
PURPOSE

From
Avenue Q

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

Lyrics by
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Instrumentation

2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Reed (Alto Saxophone), 1 Guitar (Electric), 1 Keyboard, 1 Drum Set, 1 Bass (Electric)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER

From
Sunday in the Park with George

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
STAROBIN, MICHAEL

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C♯m
Estimated duration
11 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (16x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Bass Clarinet, Clarinet; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Alto Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (3x) Percussion: Maracas, Vibraphone, Hi-Hat, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Sandpaper Blocks, Bass Drum, Timpani; (1x) Piano/Synthesizer; (1x) Synthesizer; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins (one player doubles Suspended Cymbal w/Brush); (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
RAHADLAKUM

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
ARTHUR KAY

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 27 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute(Piccolo), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 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 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 7 Chorus books
RAISE YOU UP/JUST BE

From
Kinky Boots

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Cyndi Lauper

Lyrics by
Cyndi Lauper

Arranged by
Stephen Oremus

Orchestrated by
Stephen Oremus

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
6 min 10 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED (Alto Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) KEYBOARD 1 [can be used as PIANO/CONDUCTOR], (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Electric), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Electric), (1x) BASS (Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) CELLO
RAISE YOUR VOICE

From
Sister Act

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
REMEMBER

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES, 3 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
2 min 39 sec
Instrumentation

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

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Benj Pasek

Justin Paul

Lyrics by
Benj Pasek

Justin Paul

Orchestrated by
Alex Lacamoire

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
C♯m
Estimated duration
4 min 20 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (4x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) KEYBOARD/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Steel String Acoustic), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Electric), (1x) BASS (Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO
REVIEWING THE SITUATION

From
Oliver!

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Lionel Bart

Lyrics by
Lionel Bart

Orchestrated by
William David Brohn

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
5 min 31 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) WOODWIND 1 (Piccolo, Flute), (1x) WOODWIND 2 (Oboe), (2x) WOODWIND 3 (E-flat Clarinet, B-flat Clarinet), (1x) WOODWIND 4 (B-flat Clarinet), (1x) WOODWIND 5 (Bassoon), (1x) HORN 1, (1x) HORN 2, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3 (Bass Trombone), (2x) GUITAR (Electric, Acoustic), (1x) ACCORDION, (1x) KEYBOARD, (3x) PERCUSSION 1 (Timpani, Tambourine, Crotales, Xylophone), (1x) PERCUSSION 2 (Drum Set, Wood Block), (1x) SOLO VIOLIN, (18x) VIOLIN (+Mandolin), (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
REVOLTING CHILDREN

From
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
RHYMES HAVE I

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
5 min 01 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Bells, Vibes), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
RICH AND HAPPY (FROM "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")

From
Putting It Together (1993 MTC Version)

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Chris Walker

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
3 min 38 sec
Instrumentation
(6x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) BASS, (3x) PERCUSSION (Xylophone, Drum Kit, Latin Cymbal, Triangle, Small Shaker, Bell Tree)
RIGHT GIRL, THE

From
Follies

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
G♭
Estimated duration
4 min 30 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (2x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet), (3x) REED 2 (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute), (2x) REED 3 (Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet), (2x) REED 4 (Tenor Saxophone, English Horn), (2x) REED 5 (Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (2x) PERCUSSION 1 & 2 (Drum Set, Timpani), (1x) GUITAR, (1x) HARP, (1x) PIANO, (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
RIGHT HAND MAN

From
Something Rotten!

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Karey Kirkpatrick

Wayne Kirkpatrick

Lyrics by
Karey Kirkpatrick

Wayne Kirkpatrick

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
D♭
Instrumentation

Full score, 2 keyboard 1/conductor, 3 piano vocal, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, drums, electric bass, guitar 1(Solid Body Electric), guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), keyboard 2-synth, keyboard 3-synth, 8 violin
RIVER WON'T FLOW (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)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.

Arranged for
4 Voices (Typically 2 Female, 2 Male)

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 51 sec
Instrumentation

1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Electric Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score and 5 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.
ROAD YOU DIDN'T TAKE

From
Follies

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
2 min 43 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (1x) REED 4: Oboe; (1x) REED 5: Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE 1; (1x) TROMBONE 2; (1x) TROMBONE 3; (3x) PERCUSSION: Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone; (1x) PIANO; (1x) HARP; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

Show Essentials

Music by

William Finn

Conceived by

Rob Ruggiero

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Songs

Mister, Make Me a Song

Heart and Music

Hitchiking Across America

Republicans Part One

Billy's Law-of-Genetics

Passover

Only One

Republicans Part Two

I'd Rather Be Sailing/Set Those Sails

Change

I Have Found

Republicans Part Three

You're Even Better Than You Think You Are

Falsettoland

Four Jews In a Room Bitching

Tight Knit Family/Love is Blind/My Father's a Homo

Trina's Song

March of the Falsettos

Year of the Child/The Baseball Game

Unlikely Lovers

All Fall Down

Stupid Things I Won't Do

That's Enough For Me

I Went Fishing With My Dad

When the Earth Stopped Turning

Anytime (I Am There)

Song of Innocence and Experience

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