What Does Your Servant Dream About (from "Kiss Me Kate"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection captures the complete theatrical genius of one of Broadway's greatest achievements. Porter's harmonic language is accessible enough for singers at all levels yet sophisticated enough to reward close study of voice leading and jazz-inflected chord progressions. Having all 19 songs with context, history, and production memorabilia makes this an invaluable resource for understanding how a unified score functions as a cohesive whole.

These songs shimmer with urbane charm and theatrical wit. Porter's melodies dance above sophisticated harmonies, shifting from wistful romantic moments to rollicking comic numbers with ease. Whether you're singing a sultry standard or navigating a patter song full of Shakespearean references, there's an unmistakable sense of elegant entertainment and genuine musical intelligence.

This collection works for singers preparing for auditions or recitals, pianists building their musical theater repertoire, and vocal students studying American songwriting craft. Music directors considering Kiss Me, Kate for production or educational concert contexts will find all materials needed for rehearsal and performance planning.

• Pay attention to Porter's rhythmic syncopation, which sits differently in the measure than it initially appears. Practice speaking the lyric rhythm first to internalize how melody and words align.
• The piano parts range from simple accompaniment to character-driven interludes. Decide whether you're serving as accompanist or co-soloist based on each song's dramatic moment.
• Porter's sophistication often lives in unexpected harmonic turns and modulations. Mark these moments in your score so you're never caught off guard by the chord progression.

Program individual songs from this collection for vocal recitals, themed concerts around American musical theater, or jazz standards nights. The variety of tempos, moods, and styles within the collection means you can build a compelling 45-minute set using only Porter's work from Kiss Me, Kate, or pull individual showstoppers into a larger revue or gala concert.

• Jazz-influenced harmonic analysis and chord symbol reading
• Theatrical diction and character-appropriate phrasing
• Syncopated rhythm performance and lyric alignment with melody
• Period-appropriate vocal interpretation of mid-20th century Broadway style
• Score-reading coordination between voice and piano parts