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To help you find the perfect musical for your next performance, we have provided this overview of the vocal and orchestral demands for this title. Solo Songs: Yes Ensemble/Large Chorus Songs: Yes Main Character Details: Maddie (w): G3-D5 vocals, moderate Peggy (w): G3-D5 vocals, moderate Cecile (w): B3-D5 vocals, moderate Jack (m): B3-F5 vocals, moderate Jan (w): D3-C4 vocals, moderate Wanda (w): A3-C5 vocals, easy Willie (m): Bb3-D5 vocals, easy Total Number of Songs: 21 Vocal Demands: Moderate Orchestral Demands: Moderate Size of Orchestra: Small (2-4)

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Piano-VocalTHE HUNDRED DRESSES

Arranged by Timothy Splain

Music and Lyrics by Ralph CovertOrchestrations & Arrangements

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Piano-Vocal


Music and Lyrics by Ralph Covert Orchestrations & Arrangements

by Timothy Splain


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for rehearsal purpose only

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play

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Piano-Vocal

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Piano-Vocal

Arranged by Timothy SplainMusic and Lyrics by Ralph Covert

Orchestrations & Arrangementsby Timothy Splain


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Piano-Vocal


Music and Lyrics by Ralph Covert Orchestrations & Arrangements

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