The Music Man

There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.

By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

Perfect for professional theatres, community groups, summer stock and schools alike, this award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to is quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads, which have become popular standards. The cast features a soaring soprano ingenue, parts for young performers and children, and one of the musical theatre's treasures, a tour de force leading role for a charismatic actor who doesn't need to be a trained singer.

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Concert Selections for The Music Man

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ENTR'ACTE ("MUSIC MAN")

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 18 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor, Conductor Score
GARY, INDIANA

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
Meredith Willson

Lyrics by
Meredith Willson

Orchestrated by
Don 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.

Arranged for
3 Voices (Typically 2 Female, 1 Young Male)

Starting Key
A♭
Estimated duration
1 min 50 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 17 Violin, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Fullscore, 2 PV, 3 Chorus Books
GOODNIGHT, MY SOMEONE

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Bell), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
IOWA STUBBORN

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
C

Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute2, 1 Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet1, 1Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone3, 3 Percussion, 25 Vocal Books, 1 Full Score
LIDA ROSE

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
4 MALE VOICES, 1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
4 min 18 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin AB, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Vibes), 5 Vocal quartet, 2 Piano Conductor
MARIAN THE LIBRARIAN

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 2 Oboe(English horn), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor Scores
MUSIC MAN: SYMPHONIC IMPRESSIONS

From
The Music Man

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Arranged by
HAYMAN, RICHARD

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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.

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
10 min 33 sec
Instrumentation

1 Bassoon 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Horn 4(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trumpet 3, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 9 Violin 1, 1 Piano, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 2 PC
MY WHITE KNIGHT

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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

Starting Key
D♭
Estimated duration
3 min 04 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor
OVERTURE ("MUSIC MAN")

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
MEREDITH WILLSON

Orchestrated by
DON 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
F

Estimated duration
2 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

1 English horn, 1 Reed 1(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 5(Bass sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Cymb, Temple blocks, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor
PICK A LITTLE, TALK A LITTLE

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
FEMALE CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
1 min 57 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
SELECTIONS FROM "THE MUSIC MAN"

From
The Music Man

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
MEREDITH WILLSON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Symphonic Suite
A Symphonic Suite includes several songs in incomplete form, usually as a medley. It is written specifically for symphonic performance.

Arranged for
SATB CHORUS and ORCHESTRA

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
9 min 45 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Piccolo), 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 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Glock, 1 Conductor Score, 25 Chorus books
SEVENTY SIX TROMBONES

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
4 min 04 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 2 Clarinet 1, 2 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Oboe, 1 Eng.Horn, 2 Bassoon 2 Trumpet 1 & 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 14 Violin , 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor, Flute 2, Violins, 25 Chorus books
SHIPOOPI

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1 & Piccolo, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1 (Opt. Eb Clarinet), 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3 & Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Opt. Soprano Sax, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
THE MUSIC MAN - SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA

From
The Music Man

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Arranged by
CABLE, HOWARD

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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.

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
2 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

2 Flutes 1&2, 2 Oboes 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet (opt), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Tenor Sax (opt), 1 Alto Sax (opt), 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Trombone3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin1, 8 Violin2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Conductor Score
TILL THERE WAS YOU

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
2 min 46 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Timp), 3 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus Books
WELLS FARGO WAGON

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
B
Estimated duration
2 min 15 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet ,Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet B, clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet or Flute 2), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), Opt.Bass sax, Oboe, Clarinet 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano(Conductor score), Vocal, 25 Chorus books
YA GOT TROUBLE

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
Meredith Willson

Lyrics by
Meredith Willson

Orchestrated by
Don 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
A♭
Estimated duration
6 min 50 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (25x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 3 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Bass Clarinet), (1x) REED 5 (Clarinet), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (2x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Wood Block, Timpani), (1x) PIANO, (17x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
YA GOT TROUBLE (REPRISE)

From
The Music Man

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

Music by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Lyrics by
WILLSON, MEREDITH

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
A♭
Estimated duration
1 min 48 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor

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Songs

Rock Island

Iowa Stubborn

Ya Got Trouble

Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So

Good Night My Someone

Seventy-Six Trombones

Ice Cream/Sincere

Pick-a-little, Talk-a-Little/ Good Night, Ladies

Marian The Librarian

My White Knight

Wells Fargo Wagon

It's You

Shipoopi

Lida Rose

Will I Ever Tell You?

Gary, Indiana

Till There Was You

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