Make Someone Happy (From "Do Re Mi"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives singers access to Styne's music in its original keys with authoritative transcriptions from the actual vocal scores, eliminating the guesswork that comes from working from secondary sources. The inclusion of audition tips and 16-bar cut suggestions transforms this from a songbook into a practical rehearsal and audition coach, making it invaluable whether you're preparing for callbacks or building a recital program.

These songs embody the theatrical sophistication of mid-twentieth-century Broadway: melodies that sit naturally in the voice, harmonies that surprise and delight, and lyrics that give singers real character work to do. There's an elegance and warmth to Styne's writing that feels both polished and genuinely singable, inviting performers to inhabit the story rather than just display technique.

This collection serves singers preparing for auditions, recitals, or study in Styne's catalogue, as well as voice instructors building their students' musical theatre repertoire. Whether you're exploring Broadway standards or developing audition material in your specific range, the original keys and authentic transcriptions ensure you're working with trustworthy sources.

• Study the contextual notes provided for each song; understanding the character's arc and dramatic moment shapes phrasing and emotional delivery in ways that technique alone cannot
• Use the suggested cuts strategically in auditions, but also learn the full song to understand how the bridge and later sections develop the character's journey
• Pay attention to Styne's harmonic language, which often shifts unexpectedly; these moments demand clarity in your vocal line to keep the melody from getting lost in the accompaniment
• Mark your preferred interpretations and piano cues in your own copy; Styne's melodies are flexible enough to support different tempos and colorings depending on the audition context

Draw from this collection to create a focused recital around Styne's work, or use individual songs as audition material suited to your vocal range and type. These pieces also work well in mixed recitals with other American songwriters, offering variety in style and character while maintaining the highest level of theatrical authenticity.

• Singing with stylistic authenticity in Golden Age Broadway material
• Interpreting character-driven songs with dramatic intentionality
• Navigating Styne's harmonic language and unexpected key centers
• Preparing audition cuts and managing song length strategically
• Building confidence with original vocal scores rather than secondhand arrangements