The Music Man

The Music Man
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.

By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson's six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

Perfect for professional theatres, community groups, summer stock and schools alike, this award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to is quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads which have become popular standards. The cast features a soaring soprano ingenue, parts for young performers and children, and one of the musical theatre's treasures, a tour de force leading role for a charismatic actor who doesn't need to be a trained singer.

Concert Selections for The Music Man

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

  • ENTR'ACTE ("MUSIC MAN")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 18 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor, Conductor Score

  • GARY, INDIANA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Meredith Willson
    Lyrics by
    Meredith Willson
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically 2 Female, 1 Young Male)
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    1 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 17 Violin, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Fullscore, 2 PV, 3 Chorus Books

  • GOODNIGHT, MY SOMEONE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Bell), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

  • IOWA STUBBORN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute2, 1 Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet1, 1Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone3, 3 Percussion, 25 Vocal Books, 1 Full Score

  • LIDA ROSE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 MALE VOICES, 1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    4 min 18 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin AB, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Vibes), 5 Vocal quartet, 2 Piano Conductor

  • MARIAN THE LIBRARIAN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 2 Oboe(English horn), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor Scores

  • MUSIC MAN: SYMPHONIC IMPRESSIONS
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Arranged by
    HAYMAN, RICHARD
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    10 min 33 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Bassoon 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Horn 4(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trumpet 3, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 9 Violin 1, 1 Piano, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 2 PC

  • MY WHITE KNIGHT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 04 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("MUSIC MAN")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    MEREDITH WILLSON
    Orchestrated by
    DON WALKER
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    2 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 English horn, 1 Reed 1(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 5(Bass sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Cymb, Temple blocks, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor

  • PICK A LITTLE, TALK A LITTLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    FEMALE CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    1 min 57 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • SELECTIONS FROM "THE MUSIC MAN"
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    MEREDITH WILLSON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Suite
    Arranged for
    SATB CHORUS and ORCHESTRA
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    9 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Piccolo), 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Glock, 1 Conductor Score, 25 Chorus books

  • SEVENTY SIX TROMBONES
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    4 min 04 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 2 Clarinet 1, 2 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Oboe, 1 Eng.Horn, 2 Bassoon 2 Trumpet 1 & 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 14 Violin , 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor, Flute 2, Violins, 25 Chorus books

  • SHIPOOPI
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    5 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1 & Piccolo, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1 (Opt. Eb Clarinet), 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3 & Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Opt. Soprano Sax, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • THE MUSIC MAN - SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Arranged by
    CABLE, HOWARD
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flutes 1&2, 2 Oboes 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet (opt), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Tenor Sax (opt), 1 Alto Sax (opt), 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Horn 3&4, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Trombone3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin1, 8 Violin2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Conductor Score

  • TILL THERE WAS YOU
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Timp), 3 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus Books

  • WELLS FARGO WAGON
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    CHORUS
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    2 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet ,Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet B, clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet or Flute 2), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), Opt.Bass sax, Oboe, Clarinet 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano(Conductor score), Vocal, 25 Chorus books

  • YA GOT TROUBLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    6 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 opt Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • YA GOT TROUBLE (REPRISE)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    1 min 48 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor

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