Here are some songs featured in Poway High School's 2008 musical!
Notes: As our final Valentine's Day selection, "Lida Rose" is a testament to the simple charm of the entire musical. It starts off with a rich barbershop quartet and is joined by a high, legato, counter-melody. Lyrically, this is the combination of two love songs, one about telling someone, the other about not telling someone. Musically, the main voice include the glock, flute, string bass, and a little muted trumpet. But my favorite voice is the snare drum brush because it give the sense of "strolling" at a relaxed pace. It really reminds us that the entire play is a valentine to Meredith Willson's hometown in Mason City, Iowa. Although this song is taken a bit up-tempo in PHS's production, I believe that this song is best presented at it's original intended tempo. The video is pure magic. Overture (2/6/08) By: Meredith Willson Notes: In honor of the opening night, here is the main theme from "The Music Man." However, this version from 2000 is heavily modified from what you will hear when you attend the theater production. In fact, the overture that our orchestra is playing will include many more of the main themes of the show. The overture then turns into the "Train Opening" and then "Rock Island" which you can hear at the bottom of this page. Also, the video below depicts the END of the 1962 movie, not the the beginning. Shipoopi (1/31/08) By: Meredith Willson Notes: Shipoopi is the third and final dance number in the musical and comes shortly after intermission. Visually, it will feature six pairs of dancers who will perform some of the same steps as seen in the video below. (See 4:30 in the video.) Musically, the stage version will be most similar to the above mp3. In the 1962 movie, extra music was composed for this sequence and it takes place at, "Madison Park." However, this song takes place in the gymnassium in the stage production. Marian the Librarian (1/23/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko Notes: This song is the second of three dance numbers in the musical, and takes place towards the end of Act I. I do not know exactly what the orchestra music for the stage production will be, but it will probably be most similar to the above MP3. In the video, watch the dance choreorgraphy carefully because you are sure to see some of the exact same steps on stage in the PHS play. Seventy Six Trombones/Goodnight, My Someone (1/16/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko, Rebecca Luker Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together. Rock Island (1/9/08) By: Meredith Willson, Broadway Revival Cast (2000) Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
Notes: As our final Valentine's Day selection, "Lida Rose" is a testament to the simple charm of the entire musical. It starts off with a rich barbershop quartet and is joined by a high, legato, counter-melody. Lyrically, this is the combination of two love songs, one about telling someone, the other about not telling someone. Musically, the main voice include the glock, flute, string bass, and a little muted trumpet. But my favorite voice is the snare drum brush because it give the sense of "strolling" at a relaxed pace. It really reminds us that the entire play is a valentine to Meredith Willson's hometown in Mason City, Iowa. Although this song is taken a bit up-tempo in PHS's production, I believe that this song is best presented at it's original intended tempo. The video is pure magic.
Notes: In honor of the opening night, here is the main theme from "The Music Man." However, this version from 2000 is heavily modified from what you will hear when you attend the theater production. In fact, the overture that our orchestra is playing will include many more of the main themes of the show. The overture then turns into the "Train Opening" and then "Rock Island" which you can hear at the bottom of this page. Also, the video below depicts the END of the 1962 movie, not the the beginning. Shipoopi (1/31/08) By: Meredith Willson Notes: Shipoopi is the third and final dance number in the musical and comes shortly after intermission. Visually, it will feature six pairs of dancers who will perform some of the same steps as seen in the video below. (See 4:30 in the video.) Musically, the stage version will be most similar to the above mp3. In the 1962 movie, extra music was composed for this sequence and it takes place at, "Madison Park." However, this song takes place in the gymnassium in the stage production. Marian the Librarian (1/23/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko Notes: This song is the second of three dance numbers in the musical, and takes place towards the end of Act I. I do not know exactly what the orchestra music for the stage production will be, but it will probably be most similar to the above MP3. In the video, watch the dance choreorgraphy carefully because you are sure to see some of the exact same steps on stage in the PHS play. Seventy Six Trombones/Goodnight, My Someone (1/16/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko, Rebecca Luker Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together. Rock Island (1/9/08) By: Meredith Willson, Broadway Revival Cast (2000) Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
Notes: In honor of the opening night, here is the main theme from "The Music Man." However, this version from 2000 is heavily modified from what you will hear when you attend the theater production. In fact, the overture that our orchestra is playing will include many more of the main themes of the show. The overture then turns into the "Train Opening" and then "Rock Island" which you can hear at the bottom of this page. Also, the video below depicts the END of the 1962 movie, not the the beginning.
Notes: Shipoopi is the third and final dance number in the musical and comes shortly after intermission. Visually, it will feature six pairs of dancers who will perform some of the same steps as seen in the video below. (See 4:30 in the video.) Musically, the stage version will be most similar to the above mp3. In the 1962 movie, extra music was composed for this sequence and it takes place at, "Madison Park." However, this song takes place in the gymnassium in the stage production. Marian the Librarian (1/23/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko Notes: This song is the second of three dance numbers in the musical, and takes place towards the end of Act I. I do not know exactly what the orchestra music for the stage production will be, but it will probably be most similar to the above MP3. In the video, watch the dance choreorgraphy carefully because you are sure to see some of the exact same steps on stage in the PHS play. Seventy Six Trombones/Goodnight, My Someone (1/16/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko, Rebecca Luker Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together. Rock Island (1/9/08) By: Meredith Willson, Broadway Revival Cast (2000) Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
Notes: Shipoopi is the third and final dance number in the musical and comes shortly after intermission. Visually, it will feature six pairs of dancers who will perform some of the same steps as seen in the video below. (See 4:30 in the video.) Musically, the stage version will be most similar to the above mp3. In the 1962 movie, extra music was composed for this sequence and it takes place at, "Madison Park." However, this song takes place in the gymnassium in the stage production.
Notes: This song is the second of three dance numbers in the musical, and takes place towards the end of Act I. I do not know exactly what the orchestra music for the stage production will be, but it will probably be most similar to the above MP3. In the video, watch the dance choreorgraphy carefully because you are sure to see some of the exact same steps on stage in the PHS play. Seventy Six Trombones/Goodnight, My Someone (1/16/08) By: Meredith Willson, Craig Bierko, Rebecca Luker Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together. Rock Island (1/9/08) By: Meredith Willson, Broadway Revival Cast (2000) Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
Notes: This song is the second of three dance numbers in the musical, and takes place towards the end of Act I. I do not know exactly what the orchestra music for the stage production will be, but it will probably be most similar to the above MP3. In the video, watch the dance choreorgraphy carefully because you are sure to see some of the exact same steps on stage in the PHS play.
Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together. Rock Island (1/9/08) By: Meredith Willson, Broadway Revival Cast (2000) Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
Notes: These are the main two themes for the main characters, Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. This is just one out of several examples of Willson's ability to blend two songs together. Although "Seventy-Six" and "Goodnight" may sound different, they both utilize the exact same notes in their melodic lines but just with different rhythms. This is why both tunes sound so smooth when put together.
Notes: While "Rock Island" is the opening number in the musical, is not not necessarily the first song. Some consider it to be the first "rap" song ever written, however, it merely consists of recitation in rhythms. Plus, it is supposed to take place on an old steam-train which is why there is a constant quarter-note pulse. Also, this is the extended stage version of the song that you will hear in Poway's production, but NOT in the below clip from the 1962 film. If you mention this song to me in person, I will gladly recite the entire spiel for your edu-macation...In fact, I memorized this song when I was only eight years old and I love it! © 2005-2008 macgyversfriend.com
