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Show Me (From "My Fair Lady"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010394

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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-0010394

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About the Composer: Frederick Loewe

Frederick Loewe composed some of Broadway's most enduring scores, working in close partnership with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner. Their collaboration produced My Fair Lady, Gigi, Camelot, and Paint Your Wagon, musicals that elevated the art form through sophisticated harmony, memorable melody, and music that deepened character and story. Loewe's training in classical composition shaped his approach to musical theater, resulting in scores that reward both singers and listeners with harmonic depth and theatrical intelligence.

For music educators, Loewe's work represents a masterclass in how music serves the narrative. His melodies are singable yet distinctive, his harmonies support but never overshadow the lyric, and his orchestrations give singers room to breathe. Teaching his songs means teaching craft alongside performance.

Why we love this

This collection gives teen singers access to some of musical theater's most substantial vocal writing without overshooting their range or technical demands. The curation matters, these 16-bar cuts and the editorial guidance included mean you're not hunting through full scores trying to find what works. Young singers get to experience songs they recognize from the repertoire canon while staying in their lane.

What to expect

Stepping into shoes worn by generations of stage performers. These melodies have the weight of memory, they've been sung in Broadway theaters and high school auditoriums alike. The music feels both elegant and approachable, theatrical without being overwrought.

Who it's for

Teen singers preparing auditions, building performance confidence, or exploring classic musical theater literature. Directors building a mixed-voice cabaret or a musical theater showcase will find material that spans decades and styles while staying age-appropriate.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work the lyric first. Loewe's melodies follow the natural speech patterns of the text, so singers who understand what they're singing about will find the line shape falling into place.
  • Pay attention to the harmonic support beneath the melody. The piano/chord voicings carry information about emotion and phrasing; don't sing over them, sing with them.
  • Use the recorded accompaniments to lock in the style and tempo expectations, then gradually build independence from them during rehearsal.
  • Shape phrases by listening to where Loewe places his harmonic changes. Those moments often signal a natural breath or emotional turning point.

How to use it

Anchor an evening of musical theater scenes around these songs, pairing them with material from contemporary shows to show the continuity of the art form. Pull individual selections for cabaret programs, spring concerts, or audition prep seminars where singers can study the connection between classic songwriting and character development.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing in legit singing style with attention to harmonic movement
  • Interpretation of midcentury musical theater conventions and storytelling
  • Reading piano-vocal scores and responding to chord symbols
  • Building performance maturity through iconic, well-crafted material
  • Audition preparation including song selection strategy and cutting techniques

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