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Keep Marching from Suffs: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Words and Music by Shaina Taub

Item: 00-PS-0016740

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Song from Suffs - Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub

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SKU: 00-PS-0016740

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About the Composer: Shaina Taub

Shaina Taub is a composer and lyricist whose work bridges musical theater and contemporary classical forms. Her score for Suffs, which tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, earned her a Tony Award nomination and represents a significant voice in 21st-century musical theater that centers historical narratives often overlooked on stage.

Taub's compositional language blends pop sensibilities with theatrical storytelling, creating music that is both accessible to performers and audiences while maintaining artistic depth. Her work has been performed by major orchestras and theater companies, establishing her as a composer who writes with equal fluency for concert halls and Broadway stages.

Why we love this

Taub's songwriting balances pop idioms with genuine theatrical weight, making this a contemporary piece that feels current rather than dated. The melody sits naturally for singers while the accompaniment gives pianists interesting harmonic color and rhythmic drive without overwhelming a learning performer. Programming a song from Suffs signals to students and audiences that musical theater can tackle meaningful subject matter with sophistication.

What to expect

The song carries forward momentum and emotional purpose, anchored by a melody that feels conversational yet purposeful. Harmonically and rhythmically it reflects pop sensibilities, but with the lyrical specificity and narrative weight that distinguishes strong musical theater songwriting.

Who it's for

This song works for singers tackling contemporary musical theater material in voice lessons, recitals, or audition preparation. It suits pianists seeking accessible repertoire from current Broadway composers and serves singers developing their ability to navigate pop-inflected melodies with theatrical intention.

How to get the most out of it

  • Find the steady forward momentum in the accompaniment; keep the rhythm section feel grounded even when the melody has flexibility or rhythmic variation.
  • Balance the vocal line so it sits warmly over the piano rather than pushing above it; the emotional impact comes from clarity, not volume.
  • Pay attention to the chord voicings in the piano part, as they carry harmonic color and meaning that supports the lyrical content.
  • Honor any dynamic markings and tempo indications in the score; contemporary pop-influenced songs often use subtle shifts in intensity rather than obvious contrasts.

How to use it

Include this in a recital that pairs contemporary musical theater with art song or other genres, positioning Suffs as part of a living songwriting tradition. It also works well in a program exploring historical narratives in music or introducing younger singers to Broadway composers beyond the standard canon.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary pop-influenced melodies with theatrical intention
  • Balancing vocal line with accompaniment that uses modern harmonic language
  • Interpreting rhythmic flexibility within a steady groove
  • Understanding how lyrical content shapes musical phrasing and emotional delivery

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