Follies

At a reunion hosted by their former theatre, a parade of ex-showgirls with fractured pasts takes the stage one last time.

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A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart wrenching and epic in scope, Follies by musical theatre legend, Stephen Sondheim, and author, James Goldman, uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.

In Follies, the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario, Dimitri Weissmann, hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here" and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future.

Follies is a true showcase for powerful dramatic actors with plenty of opportunities for seasoned, older performers. Spectacular and grand in scale, Follies has also proven ideal for concert presentation and features many of Stephen Sondheim's best-known songs.

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Concert Selections for Follies

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Pricing is for individual songs only.

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2^nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.

BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
7 min 38 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
2 Reed 1(Flute), 2 Reed 2(Clarinet), 2 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Tenor), 1 Reed 5(Baritone), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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BOWS ("FOLLIES")

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 6 Bass, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor

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BROADWAY BABY (ARR.SEBESKY)

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FOLLIES

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
4 min 10 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
SEBESKY, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3(Piccolo), 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Clarinet 3(Soprano 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 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Baritone Horn, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Percussion 3, 1 Percussion 4, 1 Percussion 5(Jazz drum set), 1 Harp, 1 Jazz bass, 1 Celesta, 1 Conductor score

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BROADWAY BABY (ARR.TUNICK)

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FOLLIES

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Arranged for
Female Soloist

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1), Reed II (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 2), Reed III (Clarinet 3 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone 1), Reed IV (Clarinet 4 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone 2), Reed V (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, (2) Percussion (Timpani, Drums), 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Piano, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 1 Piano Vocal Score.

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BUDDY'S BLUES

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 2 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
5 min 59 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 English horn, 1 opt. Alto sax, 1 opt. Alto sax 2, 1 opt.Tenor sax, 1opt. Baritone sax, 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, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 3 Chorus books

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COULD I LEAVE YOU?

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
5 min 3 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Bassoon, 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, 3 Percussion(Timpani), 2 Piano Conductor

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IM STILL HERE

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
9 min 9 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 opt.Alto sax, 1 opt.Alto sax 2, 1 opt. Tenor sax, 1 opt, Tenor sax 2, 1 opt.Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violi, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Percussion(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor(Celesta)

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IN BUDDY'S EYES

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 19 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute(Alto flute, Alto clarinet), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 English horn(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon, Bass clarinet), 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 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, 3 Percussion(Bells, Timp(in G), Bell tree), 2 Piano Conductor

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LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
7 min 25 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Horn, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor

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LOSING MY MIND

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Ab

Estimated duration
6 min 57 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Alto sax), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 4(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, 2 Percussion(Tymp, Cymb, Snare drum, T.T.?s), 2 Piano Conductor

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LOSING MY MIND ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

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FOLLIES

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
6 min 57 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
SEBESKY, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1(Bass flute, C flute), 1 Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 Horn(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 1 Bass, 1 Jazz bass, 1 Harp, 1 Drum set, 2 Percussion(Vibes, Susp cymb), 1 Harmonica, 1 Piano, 1 Full Score

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LOSING MY MIND (B-FLAT)

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
Female Soloist

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Alto Saxophone), Reed II (Clarinet 1 in Bb), Reed III (Bass Clarinet), Reed IV (Clarinet 2 in Bb), Reed V (Clarinet 3 in Bb), 1 Horn in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, (3) Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Celesta, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 2 Piano-Vocal Scores.

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LOVELAND

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
4 min 8 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 5 Bass, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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MONTAGE

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 3 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
10 min 30 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 1, 1Opt.Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Horn, 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, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

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ONE MORE KISS

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
5 min

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 2 Reed 4, 2 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 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, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor

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OVERTURE ("FOLLIES")

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1), Reed II (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 2), Reed III (Clarinet 3 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone 1), Reed IV (Clarinet 4 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone 2), Reed V (Baritone Sax), 1 Horn in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Drums), 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Harp, 1 Piano, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 1 Piano-Vocal Score.

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PROLOGUE

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
16 min 46 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

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

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ROAD YOU DIDN'T TAKE

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Clarinet), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Harp, Piano, (16) Violins, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.

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TOO MANY MORNINGS

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Arranged for
1 Female, 1 Male

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
7 min 32 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed I (Flute, Alto Flute), Reed II (Clarinet 1 in Bb), Reed III (Bass Clarinet), Reed IV (Oboe, Cor Anglais), Reed V (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Bassoon), 1 Horn in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Drums), 1 Harp, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 2 Piano-Vocal Scores.

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WAITING FOR THE GIRLS UPSTAIRS

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICES, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
6 min 40 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 2 Tumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 18 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 6 Viola, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Fullscore, 4 Chorus books

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WHO'S THAT WOMAN?

From
FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
13 min 38 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Bb Clarinet ,Alto Sax, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet ,Alto Sax, Piccolo, Flute or Clarinet) 1 Reed 3(Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax ,Bb Clarinet, Flute)1 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Oboe, or Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bb Clarinet, Baritone Sax, C Flute, or Bb 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(Drum set, Bells, Timp), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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YOU'RE GONNA LOVE TOMORROW

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FOLLIES

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICES, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
7 min 29 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Basson 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.tenor sax 1, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax2 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, 2 Percussion 1&2(Bells, Xylo, Large T.T, Cymb, Drumset), 4 Chorus books

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