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.

STRANGER TO THE RAIN

From
Children of Eden

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

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

Orchestrated by
Bruce Coughlin & Martin Erskine

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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
3 min 15 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: Tacet; (1x) REED 3: Oboe; (1x) HORN; (1x) KEYBOARD 1; (1x) KEYBOARD 2; (1x) KEYBOARD 3; (1x) GUITAR 1: Acoustic; (1x) GUITAR 2: Acoustic, Electric; (1x) DRUMS; (2x) PERCUSSION: Cabasa; (2x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric
STREET OF DUBLIN

From
A Man of No Importance

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

Music by
Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by
Lynn Ahrens

Orchestrated by
William David Brohn & Chris Jahnke

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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
(4x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) FLUTE (Alto Flute, Penny Whistle in D, Flauto Traverso), (1x) GUITAR (12-String Steel Acoustic), (1x) SYNTHESIZER, (16x) VIOLIN, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
SUDDENLY SEYMOUR (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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
A

Instrumentation

2 PC Scores,5 Vocal Books,Flute(2),Tenor Sax,Baritone Sax,Trumpets(2), Drums,Percussion(2),Keyboards(2),Acoustic Guitar,Electric Bass
SUE ME

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
B
Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
SUITE OF WALTZES FROM "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

From
A Little Night Music

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
MCKIBBINS, PAUL

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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
C

Estimated duration
13 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Bass trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion(Snare drum, Vibes, Triangle, Sus.Cymb, Orch bells), 1 Timpani, 1 Piano, 1 Full score
SUMMER IN OHIO, A

From
The Last Five Years

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

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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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

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 58 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.
SUNDAY

From
Tick, Tick... Boom!

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

Music by
Jonathan Larson

Lyrics by
Jonathan Larson

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
B
Estimated duration
3 min 21 sec
Instrumentation

(4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) GUITAR: Electric; (1x) BASS: Electric; (1x) DRUMS
SUNDAY

From
Tick, Tick... Boom!

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

Music by
Jonathan Larson

Lyrics by
Jonathan Larson

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
B
Estimated duration
3 min 21 sec
Instrumentation

(4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) GUITAR: Electric; (1x) BASS: Electric; (1x) DRUMS
SUNDAY (ARR. CARR)

From
Sunday in the Park with George

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

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jason Carr

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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, 1 Female, Ensemble/Chorus

Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (20x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) PICCOLO, (1x) FLUTE, (1x) OBOE, (1x) COR ANGLAIS, (1x) CLARINET 1, (1x) CLARINET 2, (1x) BASS CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON 1, (1x) BASSOON 2, (1x) HORN 1, (1x) HORN 2, (1x) HORN 3, (1x) HORN 4, (1x) PICCOLO TRUMPET, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) BASS TROMBONE, (1x) TUBA, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Tam-Tam, Cymbal [Piatti & Suspended], Crotales, Tubular Bells), (1x) PIANO, (1x) ORGAN, (1x) HARP, (8x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
SUNDAY (FINALE ACT 1)

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
MALE VOICE (SPOKEN), CHORUS

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
1 min 70 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (16x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Bass Clarinet; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Piccolo; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (1x) Horn; (3x) Percussion: Crotales, Tam Tam, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani; (1x) Piano/Synth; (1x) Synth; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins (1 player doubles Orchestra Bells, 1 player doubles Chimes and Suspended Cymbal); (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

From
Sunday in the Park with George

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

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Michael Starobin

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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
C♯m
Estimated duration
4 min 25 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (3x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (1x) Horn; (3x) Percussion: Temple Blocks, Wood Block, Cymbal, Toms, Bass Drum, Roto Toms, Hi-Hat, Timpani, Maracas, Vibraphone, Finger Cymbal, Wind Chimes (1x) Piano/Synthesizer: Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (ARR. CARR)

From
Sunday in the Park with George

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

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jason Carr

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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 Voice (Typically Female) and 1 Voice (for dialogue only)

Starting Key
E♭
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) FLUTE 1, (1x) FLUTE 2 (+Piccolo), (1x) OBOE 1, (1x) OBOE 2, (1x) CLARINET 1, (1x) CLARINET 2, (1x) BASS CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON 1, (1x) BASSOON 2, (1x) HORN 1, (1x) HORN 2, (1x) HORN 3, (1x) HORN 4, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) BASS TROMBONE, (1x) TUBA, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Tam-Tam, Cymbals, Crotales, Tubular Bells, Finger Cymbals, Temple Blocks, Maraca, Marimba, Vibraphone, Drums), (1x) PIANO, (1x) HARP, (8x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) CONTRABASS
SUNDAY SUITE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100
SUNRISE, SUNSET

From
Fiddler on the Roof

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

Music by
BOCK, JERRY

Lyrics by
HARNICK, SHELDON

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
2 FEMALE VOICES, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUS

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
3 min 49 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2,1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 1 Percussion(Chime, Soft hammer),1 Accordion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
SURABAYA-SANTA (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
1 Voice (Typically Female)

Starting Key
Cm

Estimated duration
4 min 43 sec
Instrumentation

2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 2 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Solo Upright Bass, 1 Piano, (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.
SWEENEY TODD SUITE ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

From
Sweeney Todd

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Arranged by
Don Sebesky

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Symphonic Suite
A Symphonic Suite includes several songs in incomplete form, usually as a medley. It is written specifically for symphonic performance.

Arranged for
Instrumental

Starting Key
F♯m
Estimated duration
14 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (1x) Flute 1 (+Piccolo & Alto Flute); (1x) Flute 2 (+Piccolo & Alto Flute); (1x) Flute 3 (+Piccolo); (1x) Oboe 1; (1x) Oboe 2; (1x) English Horn; (1x) Bb Clarinet 1 (+Eb Clarinet); (1x) Bb Clarinet 2; (1x) Bass Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon 1; (1x) Bassoon 2 (+Contrabassoon); (2x) Horn 1&2; (2x) Horn 3&4; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (1x) Tuba; (1x) Timpani; (4x) Percussion: Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes, Tambourine, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Bell Tree, Crotales, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Piatti, Medium Gong, Ratchet, Small Guiro, Wood Blocks, Small Shaker, Factory Whistle; (1x) Harp; (1x) Piano (+Celesta & Keyed Glockenspiel); (16x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
TAKE BACK YOUR MINK

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
5 min 36 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano (+Celeste); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
TAKE ME AS I AM

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

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 17 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 3 Keyboards, (16) Violin, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Full Score, 4 Piano-Conductor Scores.
TAKE ME TO HEAVEN (BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION)

From
Sister Act

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

Music by
Alan Menken

Lyrics by
Glenn Slater

Arranged by
M. Kosarin, D. Besterman, M. Hummel

Orchestrated by
Doug Besterman

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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
2 min 39 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone), (1x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone), (1x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Small Cowbell, Tambourine, Congas, Triangle, Foot Cowbell, Foot Woodblock), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
TEACH ME NOT TO LOVE YOU

From
Triumph of Love

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

Music by
Jeffrey Stock

Lyrics by
Susan Birkenhead

Orchestrated by
Bruce Coughlin

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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

Estimated duration
4 min 13 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (20x) VOCAL BOOK; (2x) REED 1: Clarinet, Flute; (2x) REED 2: Clarinet, English Horn; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (2x) TRUMPET: Trumpet, Flugelhorn; (2x) PERCUSSION: Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Crotales, Timpani; (8x) VIOLIN; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
TELL MY FATHER

From
The Civil War

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

Music by
Frank Wildhorn

Lyrics by
Frank Wildhorn

Gregory Boyd

Jack Murphy

Orchestrated by
Kim Scharnberg

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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
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Acoustic), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Tacet), (1x) BASS, (1x) DRUMS
TESTING JP

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

From
Fiddler on the Roof

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.
THE LIFE I NEVER LED

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.
THE MILLER'S SON

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
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bm

Estimated duration
4 min 17 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Woodwind 1: Flute; (1x) Woodwind 2: 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; (2x) Percussion: Timpani, Drums; (1x) Piano/Celesta; (1x) Harp; (16x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
THE MUSIC MAN - SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA

From
The Music Man

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Arranged by
CABLE, HOWARD

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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
G

Estimated duration
2 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

2 Flutes 1&2, 2 Oboes 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet (opt), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Tenor Sax (opt), 1 Alto Sax (opt), 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Trombone3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin1, 8 Violin2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Conductor Score
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE BRAIN

From
Young Frankenstein

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

Music by
Mel Brooks

Lyrics by
Mel Brooks

Arranged by
Glen Kelly

Orchestrated by
Doug Besterman

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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

Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Bassoon or Alt: Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Drums, Percussion, 2 Keyboards (Synth), Violins, Bass. 1 Full Score, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 20 Chorus Books.
THERE ONCE WAS A MAN

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
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
G♭
Estimated duration
3 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 4), 1 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 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(Drum set ,Bell), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
THERE WON'T BE TRUMPETS

From
Anyone Can Whistle

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

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
2 min 35 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute(Piccolo), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1(Clarinet in Eb), 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Cello A, 2 Cello B, 2 Cello C, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Timp F, Timp Bb), 1 Accordion, 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
THERE'S A FINE, FINE LINE

From
Avenue Q

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.

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

Finale

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