Something Beautiful: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty
Item: 00-PS-0010966
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Description
A collection of highlights from the career of one of the most honored Broadway songwriting teams of our time: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. This songbook contains songs that are a joy to perform, no matter what your age from their Tony Award®-winning musical Ragtime to acclaimed shows like Seussical: The Musical and Once On This Island. Titles: After the Storm * All Those Christmas Cliches * Alone in the Universe * At the Beginning * Back to Before * Close But No Cigar * Come Down from the Tree * How Lucky You Are * The Human Heart * I Was Here * If the World Were Like the Movies * It's Possible * Journey to the Past * Larger than Life * Love Who You Love * Make Them Hear You * Mama Will Provide * My Body Wasn't Why * Oh, the Thinks You Can Think * Once Upon a December * Our Children * Ragtime * Something Beautiful * Streets of Dublin * Times Like This * Waiting for Life * Wheels of a Dream.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
208
SKU:
00-PS-0010966
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About the Composer: Stephen Flaherty
Stephen Flaherty has established himself as one of Broadway's most prolific and celebrated composers. Working in close partnership with lyricist Lynn Ahrens, Flaherty has created scores for some of the most distinctive musicals of the past three decades, from the ragtime-inflected orchestrations of Ragtime to the whimsical, rhythmically inventive world of Seussical: The Musical.
Flaherty's compositional voice is marked by harmonic sophistication, memorable melodic writing, and an instinct for how music can deepen character and storytelling. His ability to work across genres and styles, whether crafting period-appropriate sounds or creating entirely new musical worlds, has made him a vital figure in contemporary musical theater.
Why we love this
This collection captures the full range of Flaherty and Ahrens' artistry across multiple shows, giving singers and pianists immediate access to songs that genuinely move audiences. The variety here means you'll find something that fits almost any recital or performance context, from tender ballads to playful uptempo numbers that showcase personality and charm.
What to expect
These songs range from introspective moments of self-discovery to joyful celebrations of possibility. Whether tender and intimate or vibrant and rhythmically playful, each selection carries the hallmark of skillful musical theater writing: melodies that lodge in memory, lyrics that reveal character, and accompaniments that enhance rather than overshadow the vocal line.
Who it's for
This book serves singers preparing audition material, pianists building their Broadway repertoire, and music students exploring contemporary musical theater composition. It's equally valuable for private voice teachers looking for quality Broadway selections and for performers seeking songs with genuine emotional depth and theatrical craft.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the lyrical phrasing alongside the melodic line. Ahrens' lyrics are precise and often conversational, and letting the text shape your musical choices will make these songs land more authentically than strict adherence to written rhythms alone.
- Pay attention to harmonic color and voice leading in the chord symbols and accompaniment. Flaherty's harmonic language is distinctive, and honoring those choices will distinguish your performance from more generic arrangements.
- Consider the source show's orchestration and style when making interpretive decisions. A song from Ragtime requires a different energy and phrasing than one from Seussical, and that awareness will guide tempo, dynamics, and character.
How to use it
Weave individual selections throughout a season of recitals to showcase different facets of Flaherty and Ahrens' work. A single song works beautifully as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire, or program several together to create a focused set that explores a particular theme or emotional arc found across their shows.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting chord symbols in a Broadway context
- Balancing melodic storytelling with harmonic awareness
- Adapting interpretation and phrasing based on musical theater source material
- Understanding contemporary musical theater song structure and form
- Navigating varied accompaniment styles and textures from multiple shows