I Speak Six Languages (From "the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
I Speak Six Languages (From "the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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I Speak Six Languages (From "the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010498
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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-0010498

More about this title

About the Composer: William Finn

William Finn is a composer and lyricist whose work has defined contemporary musical theatre for four decades. His gift for character-driven comedy and intricate, conversational lyrics has made him a favorite among performers seeking songs with wit, specificity, and genuine emotional depth. Finn's musicals, including Falsettos, A New Brain, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, showcase his ability to find humor and humanity in unconventional stories and outsider perspectives.

Why we love this

This song captures everything that makes Finn's writing so appealing to young singers: a character with a specific, quirky identity, rapid-fire lyrics that demand clarity and comedic timing, and a melody that sits naturally in the voice while staying memorable. Teen singers love the humor and the chance to showcase personality rather than just technical prowess, and the song's brevity makes it ideal for auditions or concert variety.

What to expect

Sharp, clever, and utterly charming. The song has a conversational, almost conspiratorial quality, as if the character is inviting you into their world of intellectual quirks and linguistic pride. It's funny without being mean, confident without being arrogant.

Who it's for

Teen singers preparing for auditions or seeking comic character pieces that don't rely on belt technique. This song works well for singers who excel at clarity, humor, and character work, whether they're soloists in a recital or ensemble members looking for a showstopping moment in a variety concert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the rapid lyrical passages like dialogue; clarity matters more than legato. Each language reference should land distinctly so the audience catches the specificity of the humor.
  • Find the character's confidence and slight self-satisfaction. This is someone proudly showing off, not apologizing for being different.
  • Work with your accompanist to keep the tempo conversational and relaxed. Rushing through the text flattens the comedy.

How to use it

Program this in a concert featuring contemporary musical theatre, especially one celebrating character-driven comedy and younger composers. It pairs beautifully with other Finn pieces or as a bridge between classic standards and modern musical theatre, and it works particularly well in an audition showcase or a concert theme around outsider perspectives.

Skills your students will build

  • Rapid articulation and consonant clarity in conversational passages
  • Comic timing and character consistency
  • Phrasing in songs with frequent lyrical twists and wordplay
  • Confidence in humorous material and character-driven performance

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