Songs for a New World: Piano/Vocal Selections [Sheet music]

Jason Robert Brown (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

Composer Jason Robert Brown says of his debut musical, "It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back. The moment you think you know where you stand, the things that you're sure of slip from your hand, and you're suddenly a stranger in some completely different land." Our songbook features 10 vocal selections from the show: Christmas Lullaby * The Flagmaker, 1775 * Hear My Song * I'd Give It All for You * I'm Not Afraid of Anything * King of the World * The New World * She Cries * Stars and the Moon * Surabaya-Santa. Also includes an introduction by Brown.

Product Details

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• Sheet music: 128 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634035789
• ISBN-13: 978-0634035784
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Every Musical Theatre Performer Should Own This Book, May 16, 2004

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dramadude 186 (Grayson, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs for a New World: Piano/Vocal Selections (Sheet music)

"Songs for a New World" is one of those shows that is a musical theatre performer's dream. Although the music can be incredibly demanding, the satisfaction that comes from successfully performing any of the songs in this book cannot be beat. Not only does the music really offer a chance to showcase vocal pyrotechnics, but each and every song offers (no, requires) strong acting choices. These would be perfect audition songs if the accompanment wasn't so difficult. But if you know you'll have an accompanist who can cite read some of the most difficult piano pieces in all of musical theatre, than by all means go for it.

This book gives you 10 of the 16 songs found in the show. The only problem is, the score for "Songs" is so strong that some stellar numbers inevitably got overlooked. However, the omission of "Just One Step" is unforgivable, and coupled with the lack of music for "The Steam Train" (my personal favorites) is responsible for the four star rating instead of five. Still, this book is well worth the investment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Experience, May 3, 2009

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mtpstef "Stefan" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs for a New World: Piano/Vocal Selections (Sheet music)

It was a quality product that arrived on time for a great price. What more can I ask for? A1 Books is once again great to work with.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pianists rejoice! This stuff rocks, May 10, 2008

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Derek Trum - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs for a New World: Piano/Vocal Selections (Sheet music)

First, buy the album. After you fall in love with the music (because, of course, you will), buy this book and have at it. This is probably the most challenging and rewarding "pop" music for a pianist to play that you will ever encounter. It's rhythmically intense, and harmonically it is very fun, too. Not exactly the stuff you can sing and play at the same time.