Something Rotten!: Vocal Selections (Paperback)

Wayne Kirkpatrick

ISBN 10: 1495045862 / ISBN 13: 9781495045868

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. (Vocal Selections). A dozen vocal selections presented for the hit musical which opened on Broadway in March 2015, presented in vocal line arrangements with piano accompaniment. Includes: Welcome to the Renaissance * God, I Hate Shakespeare * Right Hand Man * A Musical * The Black Death * I Love the Way * Will Power * Bottom's Gonna Be on Top * Hard to Be the Bard * We See the Light * Make an Omelette * To Thine Own Self (Reprise). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Something Rotten!: Vocal Selections (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495045862
• ISBN 13: 9781495045868
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This vocal selections collection is designed for musical theatre students, teachers, and performers who want to develop strong audition and performance skills. Ideal for home practice, studio lessons, and rehearsal preparation, it provides a clear vocal line with supportive piano accompaniment. Singers seeking material that strengthens interpretation, phrasing, and comic timing will find this book especially helpful.

Included are twelve selections from the hit Broadway musical Something Rotten!, presented in thoughtfully arranged vocal line and piano formats. The book preserves the original character of each number while offering accessible notation that supports expressive delivery. With 138 pages of score, singers receive a substantial repertoire source, complete with lyric clarity and musical detail. The layout encourages ease of reading, making it suitable for practice rooms, teaching studios, and performance coaching.

These arrangements help performers build confidence through stylistic versatility, improving rhythm, diction, and dramatic expression. Teachers will appreciate its value as a resource for developing stage presence and comedic performance skills. Students benefit from memorable melodies and dynamic contrasts that motivate consistent practice. The collection serves as a compelling preparation tool for auditions, recitals, or character-study work, offering material that blends humor, energy, and theatrical flair.

Full Song List
Welcome to the Renaissance * God I Hate Shakespeare * Right Hand Man * A Musical * The Black Death * I Love the Way * Will Power * Bottom's Gonna Be on Top * Hard to Be the Bard * We See the Light * Make an Omelette * To Thine Own Self (Reprise)

Bring music to life. This Broadway collection offers a joyful, high-energy addition to any singers library, ideal for lessons, rehearsals, and performance study.