Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show

Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show
A lively band of traveling players relates the story of their ancestors in this exhilarating tale of American prairie life.

A unique blend of folk legend and half-forgotten prairie history, Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show is a stirring, compelling and highly original celebration of a little-known immigrant experience. In true traveling show fashion, a small, versatile ensemble handles all of the performing chores with gusto (they can even double as the show's musicians), highlighted by an appealing score of dazzling breadth by Mel Marvin (Tintypes).

This warm and touching, late-nineteenth-century saga takes Lars and Kristina Andersson from the barren fields of Warmeland, Sweden, to the rich black soil of America. There, the Anderssons strive to make a home through childbirth, ravaging locusts and a tour of the Midwest as the unlikely stars of a popular traveling troupe.

Offering a glimpse into a little-known moment in America's history, the Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show is perfect for theatres that are looking to educate as well as entertain. The show calls for simple staging and design needs to tell a beautiful story, allowing for a great production while utilizing minimum resources.

Concert Selections for Portable Pioneer and Prairie Show

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 2nd 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. 

  • ANYWHERE I WANDER
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Jeffrey Klitz
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Starting Key
    C
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS WE STUMBLE ALONG
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion (Vibes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Timpani), 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Acoustic Bass

  • ASCOT GAVOTTE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ASSASSINS SUITE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
  • ASTONISHING
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    HOWLAND, JASON
    Lyrics by
    DICKSTEIN, MINDI
    Orchestrated by
    SCHARNBERG, KIM
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 8 Violin 2, 9 Violin 1, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Piano, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Vocal Scores

  • ASTOUNDING ROMANTIC ADVENTURES OF GOYA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    MAURY YESTON
    Lyrics by
    MAURY YESTON
    Arranged by
    BRAD DECHTER
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    CHORUS
    Starting Key
    Dm
    Estimated duration
    5 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Trombone3, 1 Horn1, 1 Horn2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harpsichord, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 25 Vocal, 1 Full Score

  • AT NIGHT SHE COMES HOME TO ME
    From
    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
    2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 French horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 1 Guitar, 1 Electric bass, 1 Drum, 1 Keyboard 1(Piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Rhodes), 2 Piano Conductor

  • AVE MARIA (BACH/GOUNOD)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    BACH, J.S.
    GOUNOD, CHARLES
    Arranged by
    GIBSON, MICHAEL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 44 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Harp/Solo Voice, 6 Violin 1, 5 Violin 2, 3 Viola, 3 Cello, 3 Bass, 1 Full Score

  • AVE MARIA (SCHUBERT)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SCHUBERT, FRANZ
    Arranged by
    BROHN, WILLIAM D.
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    1 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 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Organ, 1 Conductor Score, 1 Chorus book

  • AWAY IN A MANGER
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Arranged by
    GIBSON, MICHAEL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1(Bb), 1 Clarinet 2(Bb), 1 Bassoon, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Celesta, 1 Conductor Score

  • BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
    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)
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 24 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, 1 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2&3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion(Trap set), 1 Vocal, 1 Full Score, 2 Chorus books

  • BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE/NO TWO PEOPLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Hochman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Starting Key
    E♭
  • BACK IN BUSINESS (FROM "DICK TRACY")
    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
    Starting Key
    Cm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 29 sec
    Instrumentation
    (6x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) BASS, (1x) PERCUSSION (Drum Kit, Woodblock, Cowbell, Temple Block, Siren)
  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    David Shire
    Lyrics by
    David Shire
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    3 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) BASS

  • BACK TO BEFORE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Flaherty
    Lyrics by
    Lynn Ahrens
    Orchestrated by
    William David Brohn
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female) and Chorus (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    3 min 49 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (5x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (2x) REED 1: Flute, Piccolo; (2x) REED 2: Oboe, English Horn; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (1x) REED 4: Clarinet; (1x) HORN 1; (1x) HORN 2; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TROMBONE 1; (1x) TROMBONE 2; (2x) TUBA (+Euphonium); (3x) PERCUSSION: Finger Cymbal, Medium Triangle, Mark Tree, Glockenspiel, Tam Tam, Timpani; (1x) DRUMS: Drum Set, Mark Tree, Piatti; (1x) BANJO; (1x) HARP; (1x) KEYBOARD 1 (Grand Piano); (1x) KEYBOARD 2 (Strings); (9x) VIOLIN 1; (8x) VIOLIN 2; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • BACKWOODS BARBIE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Dolly Parton
    Lyrics by
    Dolly Parton
    Arranged by
    Stephen Oremus
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    2 min 28 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (10x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 2 (Bass Clarinet), (1x) TRUMPET 1 (TACET), (1x) TRUMPET 2 (TACET), (1x) TROMBONE (TACET), (2x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Electric w/Slide), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Steel String Acoustic), (2x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) PERCUSSION (Snare Drum w/Brushes)
  • BALLAD OF BOOTH
    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
    Arranged for
    2 Male Voices
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    8 min 34 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (3x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Keyboard 1/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet, Harmonica; (3x) Reed 2: Oboe, English Horn, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1 (+Cornet); (1x) Trumpet 2 (+Flugelhorn); (1x) Trombone; (1x) Keyboard 1; (1x) Keyboard 2; (1x) Guitar: Banjo, Acoustic Guitar; (1x) Bass (Acoustic); (3x) Percussion: Drum Kit, Woodblock, Timpani, Field Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbal, Gunshot

  • BALLAD OF SWEENEY TODD (EPILOGUE)
    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
    Arranged for
    Chorus
    Starting Key
    Gm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 57 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (15x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) WOODWIND 1 (Piccolo), (1x) WOODWIND 2 (Oboe), (1x) WOODWIND 3 (Clarinet, Flute), (1x) WOODWIND 4 (Clarinet), (1x) WOODWIND 5 (Bassoon), (1x) HORN, (2x) TRUMPETS, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (3x) PERCUSSION (Glockenspiel, Triangle, Snare Drum, Xylophone, Chimes, Timpani), (1x) ORGAN, (1x) HARP, (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • BALLAD OF SWEENEY TODD (OPENING)
    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
    CHORUS, (FEATURED SOLOS)
    Starting Key
    F♯m
    Estimated duration
    3 min 31 sec
    Instrumentation
    2 Piccolo, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Organ, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
  • BARCELONA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    SEBESKY, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1(Double Alto), 1 Flute 2(Double Alto Piccolo), 2 Oboe 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 English horn, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Percussion 1(Vibes), 1 Percussion 2(Cymb, Mark tree, Glock, Maraca), 1 Piano, 1 Full Score

  • BARCELONA
    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
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   1
    REED 1 Alto Flute, Flute 2
    REED 2 Alto Flute, Flute 2
    REED 3 Bass Clarinet 1
    REED 4 Clarinet 1
    REED 5 Clarinet 1
    HORN 1 & 2   1
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    PERCUSSION 1 & 2 Triangle, Drum Kit, Timpani 3
    GUITAR Acoustic 1
    PIANO   1
    VIOLINS   16
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FIRREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALES VOICES, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    4 min 12 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn(F), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books

  • BEAUTIFUL GIRLS
    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
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male) and Chorus
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    4 min 58 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   2
    REED 1 Alto Saxophone 1
    REED 2 Alto Saxophone 1
    REED 3 Tenor Saxophone 1
    REED 4 Tenor Saxophone 1
    REED 5 Baritone Saxophone 1
    HORN   1
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    TROMBONE 3   1
    PERCUSSION Drum Set, Timpani 2
    GUITAR   1
    PIANO   1
    HARP   1
    VIOLINS   17
    VIOLA   7
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF DENVER
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • BEEN A LONG DAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Robert Ginzler & Elliot Lawrence
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (4x) REED 3 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (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, (1x) PIANO, (1x) HARP, (1x) GUITAR, (6x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Timpani), (9x) VIOLIN A/C, (8x) VIOLIN B/D, (3x) CELLO A, (3x) CELLO B, (5x) BASS
  • BEFORE THE SUMMER ENDS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • BEING ALIVE
    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
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male) and Chorus
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 42 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   2
    VOCAL BOOK   20
    REED 1 Alto Saxophone, Flute 2
    REED 2 Tenor Saxophone, Flute 2
    REED 3 Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet 2
    REED 4 Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet 2
    REED 5 Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet 2
    HORN 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    PERCUSSION 1 & 2 Drum Set, Timpani, Vibraphone, Triangle, Glockenspiel 3
    GUITAR Electric 1
    PIANO   1
    VIOLINS   16
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

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