The Drunkard

The Drunkard
Barry Manilow uses audience participation to spoof nineteenth-century melodrama in this rollicking musical.

Lending his incomparable writing talents to the stage, Barry Manilow teams up with Bro Herrod to delve into the world of the nineteenth-century melodrama. The Drunkard presents a unique delivery of the famous melodrama by W. H. S. Smith, transporting audiences to an infinitely less subtle day in this deliciously coy and exaggerated musical.

Mary Wilson and her widowed mother are in dire straights. When it comes to their attention that the cottage they are renting is to be sold, Mary appears before the handsome new owner, Edward, hoping to request his mercy. Edward had already been informed of the debacle by the villainous lawyer, Cribbs, who has set about to destroy the Wilson family. Edward had already determined that the Wilson family was not to be forced from their home. After laying eyes on Mary, Edward is immediately in love, and the wedding is set; Cribbs' plan has been thwarted. He'll have to implement a new plan just as devious, involving the wicked devil's beverage... alcohol!

A small cast size, unique play structure and comedic style makes The Drunkard ideal for intimate theatre spaces. Enlisting audience participation as well as direct asides, this one-of-a-kind show is a tall glass of entertainment that will ensnare theatergoers' attention and leave them longing for more.

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  • 12 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS
    From
    She Loves Me
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jerry Bock
    Lyrics by
    Sheldon Harnick
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation

    20 Piano-Conductor Scores, 1 Accordion, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Horns, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Reed I (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed II (Oboe), 1 Reed III (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed IV (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed V (Bassoon)

  • 9 TO 5
    From
    9 to 5 The Musical
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • A MUSICAL
    From
    Something Rotten!
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Wayne Kirkpatrick
    Karey Kirkpatrick
    Lyrics by
    Wayne Kirkpatrick
    Karey Kirkpatrick
    Arranged by
    Glen Kelly
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Hochman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 10 PV, 4 Reed(Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax)Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar 1(Archtop), Guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), Keyboard 2 (synth.), Keyboard 3(synth.), 2 Percussion, Violin(6), Bass(3)

  • A PLACE CALLED HOME
    From
    A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ALAN MENKEN
    Lyrics by
    LYNN AHRENS
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 Keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3

  • ABBONDANZA
    From
    The Most Happy Fella
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books

  • ACID QUEEN
    From
    The Who's Tommy
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ACT 2 FINALE - PART 4 ("INTO THE WOODS")
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE (+Piccolo); (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET IN C; (1x) ALT. TRUMPET IN Bb; (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (5x) PERCUSSION: Trap Set, Triangle, Temple Block, Concert Bass Drum; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • 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
    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

  • ADVENTURES OF A ZOO
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    KLEINSINGER, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    TRIPP, PAUL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Composition (with narration)
    Arranged for
    NARRATOR
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    14 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore

  • AGONY
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    2 min 19 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/VOCAL SCORE   1
    FLUTE   1
    CLARINET Clarinet in A 1
    BASSOON   1
    HORNS 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET IN C (Tacet) 1
    ALT. TRUMPET IN B♭ (Tacet) 1
    PIANO (Tacet) 1
    SYNTHESIZER   1
    PERCUSSION (Tacet) 1
    VIOLINS   17
    VIOLAS   7
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • AGONY (REPRISE)
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) FLUTE, (1x) CLARINET IN A, (1x) BASSOON, (2x) HORNS 1 & 2, (1x) TRUMPET IN C (Tacet), (1x) ALT. TRUMPET IN B-FLAT (Tacet), (1x) PIANO (Tacet), (1x) SYNTHESIZER, (1x) PERCUSSION (Tacet), (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLAS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • AH, MISS
    From
    Sweeney Todd
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Woodwind 1: Flute, Piccolo; (1x) Woodwind 2: Oboe; (1x) Woodwind 3: Clarinet; (2x) Woodwind 4: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (2x) Trumpets; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Small Triangle, Bell Tree, Tambourine, Timpani, Gran Casa, Cymbal; (1x) Organ; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • AH, SWEET MYSTERY / FALLING IN LOVE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    TESORI, JEANINE
    Lyrics by
    SCANLAN, DICK
    Orchestrated by
    RALPH BURNS & DOUG BESTERMAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 1 Drums, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 2 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet & Flute), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet), 1 Reed 4 (Flute, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 3 Piano Vocal, 1 Full Score

  • 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
    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

  • ALDOLPHO
    From
    The Drowsy Chaperone
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Lyrics by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Blank
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 3 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Drums, Percussion, Bass. Your rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores.

  • ALL THE WASTED TIME
    From
    Parade
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Don Sebesky & Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 41 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (2x) REED 1: Clarinet, Piccolo; (2x) REED 2: Oboe, Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (3x) REED 4: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN 1; (1x) HORN 2; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) PERCUSSION 1: Suspended Cymbal 1, Suspended Cymbal 2, Suspended Cymbal 3, Triangle, Crash Cymbal; (1x) PERCUSSION 2: Timpani; (1x) PERCUSSION 3: Vibraphone, Mark Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Chimes; (1x) PIANO; (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (8x) VIOLIN 1; (8x) VIOLIN 2; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • ALMOST REAL
    From
    The Bridges of Madison County
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 2 Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Mandolin), 1 Guitar 2 (Acoustic), 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Timpani, Vibraphone, Crotales, Chime, Suspended Cymbal), 17 Violin 1/Violin 2, 7 Violin 3 (Viola)/Viola, 6 Violincello

  • ALWAYS STARTING OVER
    From
    If/Then
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ANATEVKA
    From
    Fiddler on the Roof
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    BOCK, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    HARNICK, SHELDON
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Fm
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Accordion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • AND THIS IS MY BELOVED
    From
    Kismet
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    4 min 43 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

  • ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE
    From
    Company
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female) & Optional "Vocal Minority" (4 Voices, Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    2 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/VOCAL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   1
    REED 1 Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone 3
    REED 2 Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 3
    REED 3 Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone 4
    REED 4 Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone 2
    REED 5 Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone 2
    HORN   1
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE   1
    PIANO   1
    PERCUSSION Drum Set, Woodblock 2
    VIOLIN A/C   9
    VIOLIN B/D   9
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • ANOTHER NIGHT
    First Performance Fee:
    $0
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
  • ANY MOMENT
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Flute; (1x) Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet in C (TACET); (1x) Alt. Trumpet in Bb (TACET); (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Crotales; (17x) Violins; (7x) Violas; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
    From
    Anyone Can Whistle
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   2
    REED 1 Flute 1
    REED 2 Clarinet 1
    REED 3 Flute 1
    REED 4 Bass Clarinet 1
    REED 5 Clarinet 1
    HORN 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    PERCUSSION 1 & 2 Timpani, Triangle 2
    ACCORDION   1
    CELLO A   2
    CELLO B   2
    CELLO C   2
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • ANYWHERE I WANDER
    From
    Hans Christian Andersen
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)
    From
    Oliver!
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)
    From
    Oliver!
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)
    From
    Oliver!
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS WE STUMBLE ALONG
    From
    The Drowsy Chaperone
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion (Vibes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Timpani), 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Acoustic Bass

  • ASCOT GAVOTTE
    From
    My Fair Lady
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction

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