The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections) [Paperback]

Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator)

Book Description

Series: Definitive Collections | Publication Date: August 1, 1988

Truly the definitive collection of 120 Broadway classics, revised to include songs from the latest blockbusters such as Wicked, The Producers, Mamma Mia, and many more. Songs including: All I Ask of You * And All That Jazz * Another Op'nin', Another Show * Camelot * Close Every Door * Consider Yourself * Dancing Queen * Day by Day * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Edelweiss * Hello, Dolly! * I Could Have Danced All Night * I Wanna Be a Producer * Kids! * Let Me Entertain You * Memory * My Funny Valentine * On My Own * People * Popular * Seasons of Love * Seventy Six Trombones * They Live in You * Tomorrow * Try to Remember * What I Did for Love * and more.

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Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

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• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; 2 edition (August 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881889849
• ISBN-13: 978-0881889840
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BEST COLLECTION OF BROADWAY SONGS, January 16, 2001

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This review is from: The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections) (Paperback)

THIS BOOK IS THE GREATEST COLLECTION OF BROADWAY CLASSICS I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE LIST OF SONGS, GO TO ... AND SEARCH FOR THE TITLE. THE BINDING IS A SPIRAL BINDING WHICH HAS THE TENDANCY TO FALL APART AFTER USE (I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE). IT HAS MANY OF THE POPULAR THEMES FROM CLASSIC BROADWAY SHOWS AND THERE ARE GOOD ARRANGEMENTS OF MOST OF THESE SONGS. I WOULD SAY IT IS AN SLIGHTLY ADVANCED PIANO LEVEL. I USE THE BOOK FOR THEATRE ORGAN AND THERE'S PLENTY OF SPOTS FOR IMPROVISING AND REARRANGING. I DON'T KNOW OF A BETTER BOOK OF BROADWAY CLASSICS IN PUBLICATION, SO I GIVE IT A 4 OUT OF 5 (BECAUSE OF THE BINDING PROBLEM I HAD)

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Definitive, July 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections) (Paperback)

I bought this book years ago on the request of my vocal coach. It has proved to include most of the classic songs from broadway that a singer in the musical theatre could hope for. A few downfalls are that the more obscure songs are not likely to be found in this collection, and songs from more recent productions are not included. I think Les Miserables is the most current inclusion in this collection. To conclude, however, this is a great source for all the traditional great broadway classics, and I would highly reccomend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all-encompassing collection of Broadway songs!!, August 6, 2010

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This review is from: The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections) (Paperback)

I'm a voice and choral teacher and I have been looking for just one collection of Broadway music that includes "staple" Broadway songs. This book has all my favorites and the kids love to sing them: Joseph, Evita, Wicked, JC Superstar, Phantom, etc. A fantastic collection in one book - this book is a necessity in any music library.