Songs for a New World

This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery.

It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.

Brown transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge, 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, to meet a startling array of characters that range from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams... and a soulless marriage.

With a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score that runs the gamut of today's popular music, Songs for a New World is a great way to bring the next generation into the theatre.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Songs for a New World

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.

CHRISTMAS LULLABY

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
6 min 48 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
2 Flute, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Oboe, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 2 Percussion, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 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.

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FLAGMAKER, 1775

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
7 min 5 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
2 Flute, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Oboe, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone,1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Electric Guitar, 1 Electric 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.

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FLYING HOME

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
G#m

Estimated duration
8 min 27 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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

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HEAR MY SONG

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
9 min 1 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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

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I'D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Arranged for
1 MALE, 1 FEMALE

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
7 min 36 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 2 Percussion, 1 Drums, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials will also include 1 Full Score and 3 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

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IM NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
7 min 17 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
1 Horn, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano (plays PV Score),(8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score and 2 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

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KING OF THE WORLD

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
6 min 56 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
JASON ROBERT BROWN

Instrumentation
1 Bass, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion, 1 Piano (plays PV Score), 1 Keyboard. Your materials will also include 2 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

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NEW WORLD

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
8 min 24 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Electric Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score and 5 copies of the Piano Vocal Score. Substitute parts are available as follows: 1 Soprano Sax (for Oboe 2), 1 Bass Clarinet (for Bassoon 1), and 1 Baritone Sax (for Bassoon 2).

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ON THE DECK OF A SPANISH SAILING SHIP, 1492

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
Ab

Estimated duration
10 min 41 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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

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RIVER WON'T FLOW

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
5 min 51 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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.

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SHE CRIES

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
7 min 29 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Instrumentation
1 Bass, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion, 1 Piano (plays PV Score), 1 Keyboard. Your materials will also include 2 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

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STARS AND THE MOON

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
7 min 11 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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.

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SURABAYA-SANTA

From
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
Cm

Estimated duration
7 min 23 sec

Music by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Lyrics by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

Orchestrated by
BROWN, JASON ROBERT

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.

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Show Essentials

Music and Lyrics by

Jason Robert Brown

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Songs

Opening Sequence: The New World

On The Deck Of A Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492

Just One Step

I m Not Afraid Of Anything

The River Won t Flow

Stars And The Moon

She Cries

The Steam Train

The World Was Dancing

Surabaya-Santa

Christmas Lullaby

King Of The World

I d Give It All For You

The Flagmaker, 1775

Flying Home

Hear My Song

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By dalez47225

November 12, 2020

are there alternative orchestrations for Songs for a New World?

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By bflwolf@cox.net

October 01, 2020

Sample of video of a streamed show?

Do you have any examples of a filmed show that was shot during Covid? Meaning either through zoom or self taped?

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By Dee Wood

June 21, 2019

Percussion Book

Does anyone have the instrumentation list for the Percussion Book? The Drums Book?

Thanks,

Dee Wood

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By larrybeckwith

December 07, 2017

Songs for a new world - workshop with my students

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