The previously unpublished autobiography and additional essays by the orchestrator-composer of some of America's most important musical theatre productions.
This title examines the careers of Broadway's major orchestrators and follows the song as it travels from the composer's piano to the orchestra pit.
In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows.
This stellar collaboration of songwriters Rodgers and Hammerstein and librettists Lindsay and Crouse was destined to become the world's most beloved musical.
Includes: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * The Sound of Music * and more!
In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows.
Recounts the history of the Von Trapp family, traces the evolution of the popular musical from stage to screen, and describes the contributions of its composers, writers, and performers.
This new edition gives special attention to mixing techniques and practices. And, special features of the book include interviews with some of today's most successful mixers and designers.
Music Co., Willis Woodward & Co., and Doty & Brill, whose name is on the Brill Building at 1619 Broadway, where the last vestiges of Tin Pan Alley reside. Many Gaslight Era standards were in waltz time, which makes sense since waltzes ...
As their lives and the stories they tell about themselves become intertwined in unpredictable ways, Bella makes a surprising request of Christopher.
D.D. Ryan was the costume designer for Company; John Ryan was a would-be producer who actually became a stockbroker. And they used to have sort of musical evenings at their house. I met Arlen once or twice up there. And, lo and behold, ...