I Had Myself a True Love (From "St. Louis Woman"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
I Had Myself a True Love (From "St. Louis Woman"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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I Had Myself a True Love (From "St. Louis Woman"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

A Treasury of Songs from Stage & Film, Specially Designed for Teen Singers!

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010379
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Description
Broadway Presents! Teens' Musical Theatre Anthology: Female Edition is a delightful collection of musical theatre songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Using the original vocal scores, the songs have been selected and adapted with the ranges and skills of teen singers in mind. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make this the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. CD includes accompaniment tracks.

Titles: A Little Brains, a Little Talent (from Damn Yankees) * All for You (Seussical the Musical) * Always True to You in My Fashion * (Kiss Me Kate) * Astonishing (Little Women) * Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered * (Pal Joey) * Boy Wanted (My One and Only * Don't Rain on My Parade (Funny Girl) * Gimme Gimme (Thoroughly Modern Millie) * Hold On (The Secret Garden) * Home (The Wiz) * How Are Things in Glocca Morra? (Finian's Rainbow) * I Had Myself a True Love (St. Louis Woman) * I Speak Six Languages (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * I'm Not At All in Love (The Pajama Game) * Is It Really Me? * (110 in the Shade) * Mama Who Bore Me (Spring Awakening) * Mamma Mia (Mamma Mia) * Much More (The Fantasticks) * The Music That Makes Me Dance (Funny Girl) * The New Girl in Town (Hairspray) * Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid) * Practically Perfect (Mary Poppins) * Princess (A Man of No Importance) * Raunchy (110 in the Shade) * Roxie (Chicago) * Show Me (My Fair Lady) * Shy (Once Upon a Mattress) * The Simple Joys of Maidenhood (Camelot) * Somewhere That's Green (Little Shop of Horrors) * Waiting for Life (Once on This Island) * Whispering (Spring Awakening) * Your Daddy's Son (Ragtime).

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Series: Broadway Presents!
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 212
SKU: 00-PS-0010379

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About the Composer: Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (1905-1986) composed some of Broadway's most enduring melodies, from The Wizard of Oz to Finian's Rainbow. His gift for writing singable, emotionally direct songs made him a favorite among performers and audiences alike, and his work remains a cornerstone of the American songbook.

Arlen's melodies are known for their accessibility without sacrificing sophistication. He understood how to write for the human voice, crafting lines that sit naturally in the range while still offering expressive and harmonic interest. For student singers, his work provides an excellent bridge between contemporary musical theatre and the standards that shaped modern composition.

Why we love this

This anthology removes the guesswork from casting audition repertoire. The 16-bar cuts are already vetted, the historical context frames each song's dramatic purpose, and the range selections ensure your singers aren't struggling with material written for Broadway belters. You get authoritative sources and practical pedagogy in one resource.

What to expect

Warm, sophisticated, and deeply human. These songs capture moments of longing, joy, and self-discovery with the kind of melodic clarity that stays with listeners long after the final note. The arrangements honor the original Broadway orchestrations while remaining accessible to student performers.

Who it's for

Teen singers preparing auditions or looking to expand their musical theatre repertoire with material that's been specifically ranged for their voices. Music directors casting school musicals or preparing soloists for concert performances will also find this collection invaluable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line against the accompaniment. The piano part can easily overshadow the melody, so ensure singers project without straining, especially in the softer passages.
  • Lean into the jazz harmonies that Arlen favors. These songs aren't folk ballads; the chromaticism and chord extensions require singers to listen carefully and land pitches with precision.
  • Use the recorded accompaniments to build confidence during rehearsal. Having a full, professionally arranged track allows singers to hear themselves in context before performing live.

How to use it

Feature this material in a musical theatre showcase or concert celebrating American songwriting across generations. The variety of styles and eras allows you to program numbers that span from Rodgers and Hammerstein to contemporary works, giving audiences a sense of how the form has evolved while maintaining its emotional core.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing in the context of lyrics and dramatic intent
  • Navigating jazz harmonies and chromatic voice leading
  • Matching vowel shapes across legit and belt registers
  • Understanding historical context to inform interpretive choices
  • Sight-reading from vocal scores with piano reduction

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