Rodgers and Hammerstein

An arrangement of this popular number from the landmark Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel for 2-Part Chorus and Piano accompaniment by Mark Brymer.

(from The Sound of Music)-So Long Farewell from The Sound Of Music arranged by Ed Lojeski for SAB choir with Piano accompaniment. Inspired by the memoir 'The Story of the Trapp Family Singers' by Maria von Trapp Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound Of Music first opened its doors on Broadway in 1959 and was turned into a popular film in 1965. The musical tells the story of Maria who is studying to become a nun at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg yet is struggling to fit in there due to her youthful enthusiasm energetic nature and lack of discipline. Believing that she might be happier in the outside world the Mother Abbess sends her to thevilla of a widowed naval officer to be governess to his seven children. After bringing love and music into the lives of the family Maria marries the officer and together with the children they flee the Nazi regime that has taken over their homeland. One of the musical's most cherished numbers So Long Farewell is the song the von Trapp children sing to bid their guests good night at the party at their villa. It is also sung as a reprise by the family at the Salzburg concert. To the Nazis present they are simply bringing the night's performance to an end but the external audience is aware that they are in fact also saying goodybe to their beloved Austria as they secretly plot their escape over the border to Switzerland. Watch Raincross Chorale perform this charming arrangement:

This sparkling arrangement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein favorite from The Sound of Music will make a delightful addition to any program. For 2-Part choir. Performance Time: Approx. 1:20.

Just like the Von Trapps ?when you know the notes to sing you can sing most anything!? A perfect choice for any concert program! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

The classic and favourite Rodgers and Hammerstein musical the Sound Of Music remains as popular today as ever. The main title theme has been arranged here for 2-Part chorus and Piano accompaniment.