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Somewhere That's Green (From "Little Shop of Horrors"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010444

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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-0010444

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About the Composer: Alan Menken

Alan Menken has shaped musical theatre for over four decades, composing the scores for some of Broadway's most beloved and commercially successful shows. His gift for memorable melody and emotional directness has made his work accessible to singers across skill levels, from beginning students to seasoned professionals. His compositions for Disney films and stage musicals have introduced millions of young people to theatre music, making him one of the most performed composers in music education today.

Why we love this

This collection gives teen singers a chance to claim iconic Menken material written specifically with their voices in mind. The range adaptations and skill-level considerations mean students aren't fighting against arrangements meant for Broadway belters, and the included audition cuts and contextual notes make preparation genuinely easier for both student and director.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like having a trusted director in the room. The songs span decades of theatre history yet land with consistent warmth and accessibility. Each page carries the confidence of material that has been performed thousands of times and adapted thoughtfully for voices just finding their power.

Who it's for

Teen singers preparing audition material, concert selections, or solo recital repertoire will find this collection indispensable. Directors building teen musical theatre programs benefit from having vetted, range-appropriate arrangements of familiar titles alongside audition guidance and song cuts.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the emotional arc in the lyrics rather than oversinging the melody. Menken's gift is singability, not technical display.
  • Use the recorded accompaniments to lock into stylistic choices about tempo and phrasing before rehearsal begins.
  • Check the historical context notes for each song. Understanding the character and story behind the number shapes how a singer interprets it.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an audition preparation resource for winter or spring showcases. You might also program individual selections in concert alongside other teen-friendly material, using the anthology's historical breadth to show singers the evolution of musical theatre across eras.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting character and emotional intent through lyric
  • Sustaining legit singing across comfortable ranges
  • Preparing audition-ready cuts and transitions
  • Understanding musical theatre styles and historical context

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