Children of Eden

Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical.

From musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! An expansive and ambitious musical, the original production used a cast of sixty.

Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."

A large cast is needed to take on the story of the Old Testament in this moving, foot-stomping musical. Children of Eden is a wonderful show for faith-based groups looking for a large-scaled pageant with sweeping music.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Children of Eden

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.

AIN'T IT GOOD

From
Children of Eden

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

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

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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
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 13 sec
Instrumentation

1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score
GENERATIONS

From
Children of Eden

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.
IN THE BEGINNING

From
Children of Eden

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

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

Orchestrated by
Bruce Coughlin, Martin Erskine

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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 (with Featured Solos)

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
4 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Woodwind(Flute), 1 Woodwind 2(Clarinet), 1 Woodwind 3(Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Guitar 1(Acoustic), 1 Guitar 2(Acoustic), 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Drum(Sus Cymb, Snare drum, Crash cymb), 2 Percussion(Vibes, Timp, Bell tree, Glock, Crotales, Sus cymb), 1 Keyboard 1(Harp), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 1 Keyboard 3(Electric piano), 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus books
IN WHATEVER TIME WE HAVE

From
Children of Eden

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$125

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

Orchestrated by
Bruce Coughlin & Marty Eskine

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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
3 min 15 sec
Instrumentation

5 Bass, 6 Cello, 2 Guitars, 1 Horn, 3 Keyboards, 2 Percussion, 1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 Drum, 1 Full Score, 4 Piano Conductor Scores
LOST IN THE WILDERNESS

From
Children of Eden

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.
SPARK OF CREATION

From
Children of Eden

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.
STRANGER TO THE RAIN

From
Children of Eden

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

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

Orchestrated by
Bruce Coughlin & Martin Erskine

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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
3 min 15 sec
Instrumentation
(1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: Tacet; (1x) REED 3: Oboe; (1x) HORN; (1x) KEYBOARD 1; (1x) KEYBOARD 2; (1x) KEYBOARD 3; (1x) GUITAR 1: Acoustic; (1x) GUITAR 2: Acoustic, Electric; (1x) DRUMS; (2x) PERCUSSION: Cabasa; (2x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric