Timid Frieda: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Timid Frieda: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010356
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Description
For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind.

Titles: All for You (Saturday Night) * Autumn (Starting Here, Starting Now) * Ballad of Dependency (The Threepenny Opera) * The Boy Friend (The Boy Friend) * Bring on Tomorrow (Fame -- The Musical) * Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye (Anything Goes 1988 Revival) * I Speak Six Languages (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * I'm a Stranger Here Myself (One Touch of Venus) * Jilted (Of Thee I Sing) * Just Imagine (Good News) * A Little Bit in Love (Wonderful Town) * A Little Bit of Good (Chicago) * Long Ago (Half a Sixpense) * Love in a Home (Lil' Abner) * Love Is Sweeping the Country (Of Thee I Sing) * Mira (Carnival) * My Love Is on the Way (The Golden Apple) * My Man's Gone Now (Porgy and Bess) * Once Upon a Dream (Jekyll & Hyde) * Only Love (Scarlet Pimpernel) * Patterns (Closer Than Ever) * Practically Perfect (Mary Poppins -- Stage Version) * Romance (The Desert Song) * Safety in Numbers (The Boy Friend) * The Sailor of My Dreams (Dames at Sea) * Some Other Time (On the Town)* The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze (The Mikado) * Tell Me (Marie Christine) * This Is All Very New to Me (Plain and Fancy) * Timid Frieda (Les Timides) (Jacques Brel Is Alive & Well & Living in Paris) * Was She Prettier Than I? (High Spirits) * Why Shouldn't I? (Jubilee) * Windflowers (The Golden Apple) * Yes, My Heart (Carnival).

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Series: Singer's Library of Musical Theatre
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 196
SKU: 00-PS-0010356

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About the Composer: Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel (1929, 1978) was a Belgian-French singer-songwriter whose work fundamentally changed what musical theatre could express. His songs moved beyond the conventions of mid-century Broadway, introducing darker emotional territory, social commentary, and poetic complexity that influenced generations of composers and performers. Though Brel himself performed primarily in French, his catalogue has been adapted, translated, and recorded by countless artists across genres, making him one of the most covered songwriters in music history.

Why we love this

This collection gives singers access to Broadway standards in their original keys with scholarly support, which means audition materials and performance pieces that sound authentic without the frustration of transposing or guessing at orchestration details. The contextual notes and 16-bar cut suggestions reflect real audition practice, turning study into preparation rather than busywork.

What to expect

A curated backstage visit to Broadway across multiple decades and styles. These are songs that have earned their place through repetition and affection, yet each one carries distinct dramatic weight and melodic character.

Who it's for

Singers preparing audition books, whether for high school musical theatre programs, college conservatory entrance exams, or professional regional theatre auditions. This collection serves students who want repertoire in the original keys with reliable transcriptions and performance guidance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the historical context of each song's show; understanding the character's dramatic circumstances transforms a technically correct performance into something that lands emotionally.
  • Use the provided 16-bar cuts strategically in auditions, but spend rehearsal time learning the full arc of each piece to build interpretive depth.
  • Pay attention to the chordal language in your arrangement; these songs often contain surprising harmonic turns that reward clear diction and phrasing.

How to use it

Build audition books with singers by selecting songs that suit their range and dramatic instincts, using the contextual commentary to deepen character understanding. The 16-bar cuts also make this valuable for quick study sessions when preparing multiple pieces in a limited rehearsal window.

Skills your students will build

  • Applying period-appropriate phrasing and interpretation to Golden Age and contemporary musical theatre repertoire
  • Reading and performing songs in their original keys without transposition
  • Preparing efficient audition cuts while maintaining musical and dramatic coherence
  • Understanding how harmonic language shapes emotional expression in vocal performance

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