The One I Love (from "Hello Again"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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The One I Love (from "Hello Again"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

Michael John LaChiusa

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Description
This first-ever Michael John LaChiusa sheet music collection contains 39 songs from one of the most distinctive and admired theatre composers of our time. More than 250 pages of music chronicle two decades of LaChiusa shows, from early 1990s breakouts First Lady Suite and Hello Again to celebrated favorites like The Wild Party, See What I Wanna See, and much more. The composer supplied a wealth of previously unpublished music for this collection, ensuring that even the most devoted LaChiusa fan will discover new and exciting songs among these pages. Titles: * Adela (from Bernarda Alba) * Beautiful (Marie Christine) * The Bed Was Not My Own (Hello Again) * By the Way (Little Fish) * The Christian Thing to Do (The Seven Deadly Sins) * Coffee (See What I Wanna See) * Curiosity (See What I Wanna See) * Eleanor Sleeps Here (First Lady Suite) * Fraud (Broken Sleep) * The Gift of You (The Nutcracker) * He Wanted a Girl (Giant) * Heaven (Hotel C'est l'Amour) * Hello Again (Hello Again) * Hello, Lover, Hello (Send (who are you? I love you) * The Highest Yellow (The Highest Yellow) * How Many Women in the World? (The Wild Party) * I Don't Hear the Ocean (Marie Christine) * I Ran (Little Fish) * Little Fish (Little Fish) * Martirio (Bernarda Alba) * Mistress of the Senator (Hello Again) * My Husband Was an Army Man (First Lady Suite) * The One I Love (Hello Again) * Optimistic (Lovers and Friends) * People Like Us (The Wild Party) * Private Property (Giant) * Remember Me (Little Fish) * See What I Wanna See (See What I Wanna See) * She Looked at Me (See What I Wanna See) * Simple Creature (Little Fish) * The Smallest Stream (Bernarda Alba) * The Smallest Thing (First Lady Suite) * A Stranger (Giant) * There Will Be a Miracle (See What I Wanna See) * Tom (Hello Again) * Tom Sawyer (Romance Language) * Way Back to Paradise (Marie Christine) * Welcome to My Party (The Wild Party) * When It Ends (The Wild Party).

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 260
SKU: 00-XS-0000293

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About the Composer: Michael John LaChisua

Michael John LaChisua is a composer and lyricist whose theatrical works have redefined contemporary musical drama. His scores blend intricate orchestration with deeply human storytelling, creating characters and moments that linger long after the final note. Over two decades, his work has earned recognition from the theatre community for its emotional depth and musical sophistication.

Why we love this

LaChisua's songs demand vocal maturity and interpretive intelligence. This collection captures the breadth of his compositional voice across shows, giving singers and pianists access to material that challenges stereotypes about contemporary musical theatre. The piano-vocal format preserves the intimacy of his storytelling while remaining accessible for studio work and recital programming.

What to expect

LaChisua's music occupies a space where vulnerability meets precision. These songs are intimate confessions set to piano accompaniment that never feels simple; they invite singers to inhabit psychologically complex characters across comedic, romantic, and darkly emotional terrain.

Who it's for

Singers preparing audition material, voice studio teachers seeking contemporary repertoire beyond the standard canon, and pianists interested in scores that showcase post-millennial musical theatre writing. This collection serves anyone building a recital program rooted in character-driven contemporary songs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the lyric phrasing carefully. LaChisua's prosody often places emotional weight on unexpected syllables; honor the text to unlock the song's architecture.
  • Balance vocal transparency with the piano writing. Many of these songs feature intricate accompaniment patterns that shouldn't overwhelm the singer's line.
  • Approach dynamics as a storytelling tool rather than notation alone. The emotional landscape of each character informs whether a phrase should sit forward or recede.
  • Let silence breathe. LaChisua uses rests strategically to create dramatic space; resist the impulse to fill those moments.

How to use it

Feature individual songs in voice recitals or studio performance days to expose students to repertoire beyond standard musical theatre anthologies. Pair selections from different shows to explore how LaChisua develops character voice across contexts, or anchor a thematic program around emotional storytelling in contemporary music.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting contemporary prosody and text-music relationships
  • Managing complex piano accompaniments while maintaining vocal line clarity
  • Character development through song selection and performance choices
  • Reading and performing material with intricate rhythmic and harmonic language
  • Understanding emotional subtext and dramatic intention in contemporary musical theatre

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