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Robert Wendel [ed] |
Overture to "GYPSY", by Styne/Sondheim, orch: Sid Ramin
| Instrumentation | 2+picc, 2, 2+opt B. Cl, 2 // 4,3,3,1 // timp, traps, 2 perc, Harp and strings [+4 opt saxes] |
| Length | 4:40 |
| Difficulty | Moderate professional, difficult amateur. Needs very strong brass section and fearless first ["scream"] trumpet. |
| Comments | Any/all Pops concerts. $125 rental only. |
| Sources | Robert Wendel Music, NYC http://www.wendelmusic.com |
| Extras | More information and Audio sample file available at: http://www.wendelmusic.com Totally newly printed and edited with full conductor's score provided. |
| History | Probably the most exciting Broadway Overture ever written, and certainly ranked by most along with "Candide" and "Mame" as among the best. Now available for the first time for standard symphony Pops orchestra. |
| Contributor | Robert Wendel |
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Best Christmas Of All, by Jerry Herman / arr Larry Blank / voc. ed. Robert Wendel
| Instrumentation | 2+picc/1+ E. H./2/2; 4/3/3/1; timp, traps, 2/3 perc; harp/ opt Celeste&pno/strings Alto & Baritone soloists or full mixed chorus [specify] |
| Length | 3:00 |
| Difficulty | Moderate professional, difficult amateur, chorus/vocals easy! |
| Comments | This is the ORIGINAL orchestration from the television special, transposed from original "D" to "F" with truncated interlude and finale for concert performance. |
| Sources | Available exclusively from Robert Wendel Music, NYC voice/fax: 212-362-9094 website: http://www.wendelmusic.com |
| Extras | |
| History | New this year. Performances already scheduled by Columbus OH Symphony, and the Dubuque Symphony |
| Contributor | Robert Wendel, Robert Wendel Music, NYC |
| Other | From the CBS television special "Mrs. Santa Claus" |
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