Is It Really Me? (From "110 in the Shade"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Is It Really Me? (From "110 in the Shade"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010382
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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-0010382

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About the Composer: Harvey Schmidt

Harvey Schmidt composed the score for "110 in the Shade," the 1963 musical adaptation of N. Richard Nash's "The Rainmaker." Working with lyricist Tom Jones, Schmidt crafted a score that captures the emotional depth and rural American setting of the play, creating songs that balance accessibility with genuine theatrical sophistication. His work across multiple musical theatre projects demonstrates a gift for writing vocal lines that serve character development while remaining singable for performers at various levels.

Why we love this

"Is It Really Me?" sits at that sweet spot where vulnerability meets genuine theatrical moments. The song gives young singers a chance to explore introspection and self-doubt through music that actually sounds like it's from a real show, not a diluted version of one. You'll find your students connecting to the emotional honesty here.

What to expect

A quiet moment of self-examination in a dusty Texas town. The music has a folk-inflected, conversational quality that feels intimate even when sung in a studio or on stage. There's an ache underneath the simplicity, a recognition that growing up means questioning who you really are.

Who it's for

Teen singers preparing auditions, mixed-level choirs exploring musical theatre repertoire, and students building their legit soprano standards. The song works especially well for singers developing their ability to convey character vulnerability without vocal pyrotechnics.

How to get the most out of it

  • Resist the urge to rush through the lyrics. Schmidt's phrasing wants space to breathe, and the character's uncertainty will land stronger when you sit with the questions rather than push past them.
  • Pay attention to the dynamics marked in the score. The song's arc depends on knowing when to pull back and when to open up; ignoring those markings flattens the emotional journey.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment as a reference for pacing and style, but record your own rehearsal piano once you've locked the interpretation. This builds independence and ownership.

How to use it

Include it in a musical theatre showcase featuring songs from different eras, or pair it with other introspective numbers from the anthology to create a thematic set around identity and self-discovery. It also serves as a strong audition piece for summer programs and college preparatory portfolios.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining emotional continuity across a longer phrase without relying on vocal decoration
  • Interpreting dynamics and tempo nuance from the score to shape character
  • Finding authenticity in conversational vocal delivery
  • Understanding how melody and harmony express psychological states

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