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Ragtime (Version 1)
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This is the version of text and score used in the original Broadway production. The Broadway show featured a lavish physical production, but it has been successfully reimagined and scaled down scenically for numerous stock and amateur productions. Version 1 supplies the original Broadway orchestrations, designed to be played by 28 musicians. (Depending on how many string players you hire, this version could work with as few as 22 musicians).
Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, Ragtime is the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. Called by TIME Magazine "A triumph for the stage," and by the International Herald Tribune "the best musical in twenty years," this acclaimed musical is filled with pageantry, emotion and hope, bursting onto the stage like no other musical.
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair... and what it means to live in America.
The Tony-winning score is just as diverse as the melting pot of America itself, drawing upon many musical styles, from the ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, from bold brass band marches to delicate waltzes, from up-tempo banjo tunes to period parlor songs and expansive anthems. A truly unique and powerful portrait of America, Ragtime is sure to inspire actors and audiences alike!
Concert Selections for Ragtime (Version 1)
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- I CAN DO BETTER THAN THATFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJason Robert BrownLyrics byJason Robert BrownOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jason Robert BrownArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyAEstimated duration5 min 11 secInstrumentation(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) VIOLIN; (1x) CELLO 1; (1x) CELLO 2 (+Crotales); (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (1x) BASS: Electric
- I CAN SEE ITFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byHarvey SchmidtLyrics byTom JonesOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jack ElliotArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for2 Voices (Typically Male)Starting KeyAmEstimated duration4 min 08 secInstrumentation(3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Piccolo, Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Oboe), (2x) REED 3 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set), (1x) KEYBOARD 1 (Acoustic Piano), (1x) KEYBOARD 2 (Synthesizer), (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS - I DO, I DO IN THE SKYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byLisa LambertGreg MorrisonLyrics byLisa LambertGreg MorrisonOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Larry BlankArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
I DON'T NEED ANYTHING BUT YOUFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySTROUSE, CHARLESLyrics byCHARNIN, MARTINOrchestrated byshow more...show less...LANG, PHILIP J.Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUSStarting KeyDEstimated duration5 min 00 secInstrumentation2 Reed 1(Clarinet ,Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 2(Clarinet, Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 3(Clarinet, Tenor sax), 2 Reed 5(Clarinet, Flute, Baritone sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar(no amp)Banjo), 2 Percussion(Drum set, Bells, Xylo, Timp)2 Piano Vocal, 25 Chorus books
I HATE THE BUSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJeanine TesoriLyrics byTony KushnerOrchestrated byshow more...show less...R Basset, J Joubert, B RedArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Instrumentation2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, 2 Percussion (Ride Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal), 1 Violin 1, 1 Violin 2, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Bass (Acoustic)
I KNOW IT'S TODAYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100show more...show less...Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
I KNOW THINGS NOWFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimLyrics byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration1 min 48 secInstrumentation(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE; (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET (in C); (1x) ALT. TRUMPET (in Bb); (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (3x) PERCUSSION: Triangle, Bells; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEENFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byMarc ShaimanLyrics byMarc Shaiman &Scott WittmanOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Harold WheelerArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Starting KeyA♭Estimated duration4 min 02 secInstrumentation(24x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Alto Saxophone; (1x) REED 2: Tenor Saxophone; (1x) TRUMPET: Trumpet, Flugelhorn; (1x) TROMBONE; (2x) GUITARS 1 & 2; (2x) PERCUSSION: Tambourine, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal; (1x) DRUMS; (1x) KEYBOARD 2: "Strings"; (1x) KEYBOARD 3: "Fender Rhodes," "Organ"; (6x) VIOLIN; (4x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric
I MISS THE MOUNTAINSFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byTom KittLyrics byBrian YorkeyOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Michael Starobin & Tom KittArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration3 min 46 secInstrumentation(1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) GUITAR (Acoustic), (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Shaker, Drum Kit)I NEVER KNEW HIS NAMEFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byWILDHORN, FRANKLyrics byWILDHORN, FRANKBOYD, GREGORYMURPHY, JACKOrchestrated byshow more...show less...SCHARNBERG, KIMArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyCI REMEMBER (ARR. MCKIBBINS)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byshow more...show less...MCKIBBINS, PAULArrangement DetailsSong 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 for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyAmEstimated duration2 min 15 secInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Eng.Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 2 Horns 2&4, 2 Horns 1&3, 2 Trumpets 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Bass Trombone, 9 Violin 1. 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Conductor Score, 1 Chorus book
I REMEMBER (TUNICK)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong 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 for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyAmEstimated duration2 min 15 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Oboe, Eng.Horn), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trombone 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion(Triangle), 2 Piano(Celesta), 1 Vocal (Piano), 1 Full Score
I STAND ALONEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byYESTON, MAURYLyrics byYESTON, MAURYArranged byshow more...show less...OLSON, BYRONArrangement DetailsSong 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 forMALE VOICEStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration3 min 35 secInstrumentation1 Flute1, 1 Flute2, 1 Clarinet1, 1 Clarinet2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1Trumpet4, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Horn1, 1Horn2, 1 Horn3, 1 Horn4, 1 Bass Trombone, 17 Violins, 7 Violas, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Fender Bass(Rhythm), 1 Percussion1, 1 Percussion2, 1 Percussion(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard 1(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard2(Rhythm), 1 Harp, 1 Drums(Rhythm), Vocal, 1 Full ScoreOptional Rock Combo - indicated as "(Rhythm)" above
I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HEREFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySTROUSE, CHARLESLyrics byCHARNIN, MARTINOrchestrated byshow more...show less...LANG, PHILIP J.Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUSStarting KeyCEstimated duration4 min 25 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Baritone sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet ,Tenor sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Percussion 1&2(Drum set ,Timp, Bells, Xylo), 8 Vocal, 2 Piano/Conductor
I WANNA BE A PRODUCERFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byMel BrooksLyrics byMel BrooksArranged byGlen KellyOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Doug BestermanArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Starting KeyCmEstimated duration6 min 46 secInstrumentation(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (3x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (Oboe, 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, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Typewriter Keys, Ratchet, Crotales, Mark Tree, Triangle, Bell Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD, (1x) HARP, (16x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASSI WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byDavid ShireLyrics byRichard Maltby, Jr.Orchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for3 Voices (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration4 min 09 secInstrumentation1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Alto sax, 1 Tenor sax, 1 Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 1 Guitar, 1 Bass, 2 Drum(Bells, Drum set), 1 Keyboard 1(Acoustic piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Synthesizer, Rock bass w/ fuzz Organ), 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus booksI WANT IT ALLI WISH I COULD FORGET YOUFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration2 min 00 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet, 2 Horn 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Keyboard 1(Harp), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 3 Percussion(Cymb,Timp), 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books
I WISH I DIDN'T LOVE YOU SOFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byFrank LoesserOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jeffrey KlitzArrangement DetailsSong 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 KeyBI'D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU (SYMPHONIC VERSION)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJason Robert BrownLyrics byJason Robert BrownOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jason Robert BrownArrangement DetailsSong 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 for2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)Starting KeyDEstimated duration4 min 56 secInstrumentation2 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.
I'LL COVER YOUFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJonathan LarsonLyrics byshow more...show less...Jonathan LarsonArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Instrumentation2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Guitar (Electric), 1 Keyboard (Guitar 2), 1 Bass (Electric), 1 Drum Set
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