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.

ANYWHERE I WANDER

From
Hans Christian Andersen

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)
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.

Starting Key
C
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)

From
Oliver!

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.
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)

From
Oliver!

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.
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)

From
Oliver!

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.
AS WE STUMBLE ALONG

From
The Drowsy Chaperone

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.

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

From
My Fair Lady

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.
ASSASSINS SUITE

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

From
Little Women

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

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)
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
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
Baby

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

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)
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 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)
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
FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
B
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)
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 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)
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, 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)
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.

Starting Key
E♭
BACK IN BUSINESS (FROM "DICK TRACY")

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
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)
BACK ON BASE

From
Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

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
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 30 sec
Instrumentation

(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) BASS
BACK TO BEFORE

From
Ragtime (Version 1)

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

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

From
9 to 5 The Musical

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
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 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

From
Assassins

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
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)

From
Sweeney Todd

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.

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)

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
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

From

Company

First Performance Fee:

$175

Each Additional Performance:

$100

Music by

Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by

Jonathan Tunick

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.

BARCELONA

From
Company

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)
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
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
BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS

From
Kismet

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

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

From

Follies

First Performance Fee:

$175

Each Additional Performance:

$100

Music by

Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by

Jonathan Tunick

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for

1 Voice (Typically Male) and Chorus

Starting Key

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

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

From
Dracula 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.

BEING ALIVE

From

Company

First Performance Fee:

$175

Each Additional Performance:

$100

Music by

Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by

Jonathan Tunick

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.

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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Filichia Features: MAKE ME A SONG: Luckily, William Finn Has Made Plenty

William Finn's revue gives audiences and actors an embarrassment of riches

Make Me a Song William Finn! The Artist Behind the Music

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MAKE ME A SONG now available to license!

MTI is proud to announce that Make Me a Song: The Music of William Finn is now available to license through MTI. The show has only five characters (though that could be expanded), no orchestration (piano only), and no set requirements - so all you ...