Of Thee I Sing (Concert Version)
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The celebrated authors of Strike up the Band teamed with librettist Morrie Ryskind for another no-holds-barred assault on the American way of life, in one of the longest running shows of the 1930s and the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize.
This all-American political satire focuses on the election campaign and Presidency of John P. Wintergreen, whose party, lacking a viable platform, runs on love, promising that, if elected, he will marry the partner chosen for him at an Atlantic City beauty pageant. When he falls for Mary Turner (a campaign secretary who bakes a mean corn muffin) instead of Diana Deveraux (the fairest flower of the South and winner of the pageant), trouble begins!
With politicians skewered right and left (including a Vice President who wanders the White House unrecognized by his own staff), Of Thee I Sing is an hilarious and timeless send-up of national institutions that is as relevant as ever. (It even features its own impeachment proceedings!) The extensive hit-filled score, one of George and Ira Gershwin's finest creations, makes the show as suitable for concert presentation as full production.
Concert Selections for Of Thee I Sing
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- LOVE IS SWEEPING THE COUNTRYFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byGeorge GershwinLyrics byIra GershwinOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Robert Russell BennettArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female) and ChorusStarting KeyCEstimated duration14 min 06 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 2 Reed 3(Alto Sax), 2 Reed 4(Alto Sax), 2 Reed 5(Tenor Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 7 Violin A, 6 Violin B, 5 Violin C, 4 Viola A, 3 Viola B, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums(Drum Set, Traps, Ratchet, Bells, Triangle, Xylo, Wood Block), 1 Piano, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus books
- OF THEE I SINGFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byGeorge GershwinLyrics byIra GershwinOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Robert Russell BennettArrangement 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 Male Voice, 1 Female Voice, ChorusStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration2 min 45 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 2 Reed 3(Alto sax), 1 Reed 4(Alto sax), 1 Reed 5(Tenor sax), 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3,1 Trombone, 7 Violin A, 6 Violin B, 5 Violin C, 4 Viola A, 3 Viola B, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 1 Piano, 1 Conductor score, 25 Chorus books
- OVERTURE ("OF THEE I SING")FromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byshow more...show less...GEORGE GERSHWINArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Starting KeyCEstimated duration4 min 29 secInstrumentation1 Reed 2(Oboe), 1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Horn, 1 Tenor, 1 Alto 1, 1 Alto 2, 5 Violin C, 6 Violin B, 6 Violin A, 3 Viola 2, 4 Viola 1, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 1 Piano, 1 Full score
- WHO CARES?FromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byGERSHWIN, GEORGELyrics byGERSHWIN, IRAOrchestrated byshow more...show less...BENNETT, ROBERT RUSSELLArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUSStarting KeyFEstimated duration4 min 50 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 2 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet, Alto sax), 2 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet, Alto sax), 2 Reed 5(Bb Clarinet ,Tenor sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone , 7 Violin A, 6 Violin B, 5 Violin C, 4 Viola A, 3 Viola B, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(Snare drum, Bass drum, Cymbal), 1 Piano, 1 Full score, 25 Chorus books
Show Essentials
Songs
Overture
Wintergreen For President
Who Is The Lucky Girl To Be?
Because, Because
Some Girls Can Bake A Pie
Love Is Sweeping The Country
Of Thee I Sing
A Kiss For Cinderella
Hello, Good Morning
Who Cares?
The Illegitimate Daughter
Senator From Minnesota
Jilted, Jilted
Posterity Is Just Around The Corner
Trumpeter Blow Your Golden Horn
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