Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: musical tracks

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Andrea T
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Topic: musical tracks
Posted: 8/18/04 at 3:04pm

Hello! I am in the process of choosing our theater's next musical...however, we dont have the space or the money to hire a live band...how do I find out if there are accomaniment tracks for certain musicals? I am looking at the show Once Upon a Mattress, Lil Abner, and Big, the musical. Any suggestions where to look?

thanks, Andrea

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Posted: 8/20/04 at 12:52pm

I believe you would have to get this from the company the licenses the show. I know Big is Music Theater International, don't know about the other two.

Dan

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Sara
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Posted: 10/05/04 at 11:52am

Having the track made for your group is probably the best option. This allows for cuts, key changes, and stylistic differences between your show and the original.

I make tracks for theater companies, and if you're interested you can email me at applauz13@hotmail.com

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Posted: 10/06/04 at 11:40am

Broadway Junior on the MTI site - has a lot of Musicals to choose from & they do supply both rehearsal & show performance CD?s.

http://www.broadwayjr.com/default.asp

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Posted: 10/07/04 at 11:32am

check out samuel french, they also have CDs with the scripts. www.samuelfrench.com

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Verdier
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Posted: 10/12/04 at 9:56am

Check out www.musicalcreations.com - they have Karaoke versions of entire shows!

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Bailey
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Posted: 7/22/06 at 7:57pm

I'm confused about the option of making your own tracks or
hiring someone else to do that. Doesn't that effect the copyright
of the musical?

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Posted: 7/24/06 at 11:01am

Originally posted by Bailey

I'm confused about the option of making your own tracks or hiring someone else to do that. Doesn't that effect the copyright of the musical?

If you're paying the royalties for the musical, that includes performance rights for the songs. You couldn't burn CDs and sell them in the lobby, but you can perform the songs however you want -- live, recorded, or just get the audience to hum the harmony line .