Charles Strouse

Since the 1950s Charles Strouse has composed the scores to some of Broadway's most successful and enduring musicals in addition to several well-known movie scores concert music and operas. A true crossover artist with strong classical roots Strouse is a three-time Tony Award winner honored for his first Broadway classic Bye Bye Birdie (1960) Applause (1970) and Annie (1977). He also won an Emmy Award in 1996 for outstanding individual achievement in music and lyrics. A recipient of the coveted ASCAP Richard Rodgers Award for his achievement in musical theater Strouse also has been honored by the American Theater Wing and elected to the Theater Hall of Fame. Thiscollection presents 49 of his songs arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Includes: Applause · Blame It on the Summer Night · Born Too Late · Bye Bye Birdie · Children of the Wind · Follow the Way of the Lord · I Can't Stop Dancin' · I Don't Need Anything but You · It Would Have Been Wonderful · It's the Hard-Knock Life · Kids! · Look on the Bright Side · A Lot of Livin' to Do · Put On a Happy Face · Those Were the Days · Tomorrow · When You Smile · You've Got Possibilities · and more. Also features a fascinating article about Strouse's career with photos.

Creator of some of Broadway's most memorable moments composer Charles Strouse celebrates his 80th birthday in 2008! Join the gala celebration with this entertaining medley of showstoppers. Includes: Put on a Happy Face (ByeBye Birdie) Applause (Applause) Tomorrow (Annie) Once Upon a Time (All American) and Rags (Rags).

From the 1960's Broadway production All American this ballad has enjoyed wide popularity among jazz artists and has been recorded countless times. The beautiful melody and marvelous changes are blended perfectly in this feature for alto sax.

Younger choirs will love this fresh arrangement based on the 2014 movie version. High energy from top to bottom! / Choeur SSA

Vocal Selections-Features 14 vocal selections from the musical stage adaptation of All About Eve. Songs include: Applause · The Best Night of My Life · Fasten Your Seat Belts (It's Gonna Be a Bumpy Night) · Good Friends · One of a Kind · She's No Longer a Gypsy · Something Greater · Welcome to the Theater · and more.

from Annie-From the musical Annie this song pays tribute to the bright lights of the Big Apple as Annie and Oliver Warbucks enjoy a night on the town. A great feature for Broadway pop and show!

This rich arrangement with well-designed harmonies is equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert choirs. Certainly one of the best musical theater love songs of all time! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Medley-Here is a salute to Charles Strouse the creator of some of Broadway's most successful shows! This medley includes the audience-pleasing songs: Applause Put on a Happy Face Kids! It's the Hard Knock Life Once Upon a Time You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tns tb bns gtr b dm). Duration: ca: 11:00.

Vocal Selections-Piano/vocal arrangements of 15 tunes from this Broadway favorite: Bye Bye Birdie · A Giant Step · A Healthy Normal American Boy (We Love You Conrad) · Honestly Sincere · How Lovely to Be a Woman · Hymn for a Sunday Evening (Ed Sullivan) · Kids! · Let's Settle Down · A Lot of Livin' to Do · A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore · One Boy (Girl) · One Last Kiss · Put On a Happy Face · Rosie · The Telephone Hour.

from Bye Bye Birdie (ShowTrax CD)-Showtrax CD with full performance and backing tracks.

Younger choirs will love this fresh arrangement based on the 2014 movie version. High energy from top to bottom! / 3 Parties Mixtes