I Love My Wife (From "I Do, I Do"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives singers direct access to the original keys and voicings as Schmidt intended them, without adaptation or transposition. The 16-bar cut suggestions are genuinely useful for audition preparation, and the contextual notes help singers understand the dramatic arc of each song within its show.

These songs span decades of theatre style, from the romantic storytelling of mid-century musicals to the character complexity and wit of later shows. Whether you're singing a tender love duet or a comedic character moment, Schmidt's music has a directness that makes the emotional intention clear.

Voice students preparing for musical theatre auditions and performances, as well as singers who want to understand Broadway repertoire in its authoritative form. This collection serves serious students and professionals equally well.

• Study the audition tips provided for each song; they often point to the exact moment a casting director will be listening most closely.
• Pay attention to the character situation written into the score itself. Schmidt's melodies always serve the emotional truth of the moment.
• Use the original key as a starting point even if you ultimately transpose. Understanding why Schmidt chose that particular key for that character teaches you something about the role.

Feature one of these songs in a Broadway night concert or cabaret, or use them as the foundation of a semester-long audition repertoire class. The multiple vocal range volumes mean you can build a mixed-voice program drawing from the same curated collection.

• Singing in original Broadway keys and voicings
• Understanding character arc through musical phrasing
• Interpreting audition-appropriate cuts while maintaining dramatic coherence
• Managing repertoire from different eras of musical theatre style