Guys and Dolls (Concert Version)

Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Frequently revived, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts, including productions/concerts featuring Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessica Biel.

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

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ADELAIDE'S LAMENT

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
G♭
Estimated duration
3 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor
BUSHEL AND A PECK

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
1 min 33 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Basson 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books
CRAPSHOOTERS DANCE

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
George Bassman, Ted Royal

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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
C

Estimated duration
8 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) FULL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone; (3x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 3: Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) PIANO; (2x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Woodblock; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (9x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
FOLLOW THE FOLD

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
1 min 20 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books
FUGUE FOR TINHORNS

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
D♭
Estimated duration
1 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
GUYS & DOLLS

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
George Bassman & Ted Royal

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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 Voices (Typically Male)

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 05 sec
Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Bb Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 2(Bb Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet 4), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Hirn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
GUYS AND DOLLS SYMPHONIC OVERTURE

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Arranged by
HOCHMAN, LARRY

Orchestrated by
HOCHMAN, LARRY

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

Starting Key
C

Instrumentation

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoon, 1 alto sax, 2 tenor sax, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 tympani, 2 percussion, 1 drums, 1 piano/celeste, 1 harp, 9 violin 1, 8 violin 2, 7 violas, 6 cello, 5 bass, 1 full score
HAVANA

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
George Bassman & Ted Royal

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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 Voices (Typically 1 Female, 1 Male - both spoken)

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
9 min 59 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Guiro; (4x) REED 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (3x) REED 4: Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Claves; (2x) HORN (+Maracas); (1x) TRUMPET 1; (2x) TRUMPET 2 (+Gourd); (1x) TRUMPET 3; (2x) TROMBONE (+Large Maracas); (1x) PIANO; (8x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Tom-Toms, Cowbell, Bongos, Conga, Timpani; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (8x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
IF I WERE A BELL

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
E♭
Estimated duration
2 min 45 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (5x) Percussion: Drum Set, Triangle, Bells, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
ILL KNOW

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
A

Estimated duration
4 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Horn, 8 Violin A-C, 8 Violin B-D, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor
IVE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
F

Estimated duration
2 min 40 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 1 English horn(OPT.), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells, Cymbal, Tymp, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor. 2 Chorus books
LUCK BE A LADY

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key
D♭
Estimated duration
2 min 55 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
MARRY THE MAN TODAY

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Cm

Estimated duration
2 min 50 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone); (1x) Piano); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
MORE I CANNOT WISH YOU

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
D

Estimated duration
2 min 50 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celesta; (1x) Percussion: Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
MY TIME OF DAY

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
F

Estimated duration
3 min 15 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Cymbal, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
OLDEST ESTABLISHED

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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 MALE VOICES, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key
B♭m
Estimated duration
4 min 24 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
4 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 2: Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
SIT DOWN, YOU'RE ROCKIN' THE BOAT

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass; (20x) Vocal Book
SUE ME

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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
B
Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass
TAKE BACK YOUR MINK

From
Guys and Dolls

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

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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, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
5 min 36 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano (+Celeste); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass