Magic to Do (From "Pippin"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives singers direct access to Schwartz's songs in their original keys and with piano accompaniment transcribed from the actual vocal scores, eliminating the guesswork of adaptation. The inclusion of audition tips and 16-bar cut suggestions transforms this from a songbook into a strategic preparation tool, especially valuable for singers navigating the specific demands of musical theatre auditions.

Schwartz's songs marry theatrical storytelling with genuinely singable melodies that sit naturally in the voice. These pieces invite both vulnerability and wit, and they reward singers who can balance lyrical beauty with dramatic authenticity.

This collection serves singers preparing for musical theatre auditions, whether they are early-career performers testing material in their range or experienced professionals maintaining a current audition book. It is equally valuable for voice teachers building audition repertoire with students and for singers studying the craft of musical theatre song interpretation.

• Study the historical and contextual notes provided for each song; understanding the character's journey and the dramatic moment shapes your interpretation far more than technical accuracy alone.
• Use the suggested 16-bar cuts as starting points for your audition package, but practice singing complete verses and choruses to build stamina and ownership of the material.
• Balance the elegance of Schwartz's harmonic language with conversational clarity in the lyrics; his melodies often sit high or in exposed ranges, so mark your breath points before rehearsal.

Program individual songs from this collection in mixed-repertoire recitals, cabaret-style concert evenings, or as encore pieces after dramatic or operatic selections. The variety within a single composer's output allows you to build a thematic program around a particular show or to create contrasting musical moments within a longer performance.

• Singing in original Broadway keys with accurate vocal range placement
• Interpreting character and subtext within a single song
• Managing extended phrases and Schwartz's characteristic harmonic movement
• Applying audition-specific techniques like pacing and cut selection
• Reading piano accompaniments that reflect orchestral intent