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Author_David P. DeVenney
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Product details
- ISBN 9780810833739
- Weight: 401g
- Dimensions: 148 x 228mm
- Publication Date: 12 Mar 1998
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Broadway Song Companion is the first complete guide and access point to the vast literature of the Broadway musical for the solo performer. Designed with the working actor in mind, the volume lists every song from over 210 Broadway shows, giving the name of the character(s) who sing(s) the song, its exact vocal range, and categorizing each by song style (uptempo, narrative ballad, swing ballad, moderate character piece, etc.). A number of indexes to the volume list titles of songs, first lines, composer's and lyricist's names, and each song by voice type. For instance, a soprano looking for a ballad to sing will find every song in that category in the index. All solos, duets, and trios are indexed in this manner, with quartets and larger ensembles listed by voice type. Furthermore, the instant breakdowns (how many lead characters, who sings what song, and the range requirements of each character) will be a valuable resource to directors and producers.
David P. DeVenney is assistant professor of music at West Chester University.
