Leroy Anderson


Overture from "GOLDILOCKS"

Instrumentation2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/2/1 - timp + trap set + 1 prc, [opt]Harp and strings
Length4:35
Difficultymoderate professional
CommentsThis is the Overture from Leroy Anderson's only Broadway show, revised and reorchestrated by the composer and edited for symphony orchestra by Robert Wendel, fully approved by the Anderson family.
SourcesRobert Wendel Music, NYC Rental Only, http://www.wendelmusic.com
Extras.mp3 computer demo audio file plus .pdf perusal score available at http://www.wendelmusic.com
Historyreleased in 2006.
ContributorRobert Wendel
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The Pussy Foot Ballet (from "Goldilocks")

Instrumentation2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 -timp, trap set, 2-3 perc & strings
Length3 minutes
DifficultyModerate [some tricky syncopations & cross rhythms, plus you'll need a very good mallet player.]
CommentsFrom Anderson's only Broadway musical comes this incredible 3 minute romp for both orchestra and audience. Total fun. This score and parts are in very good manuscript, newly reprinted on MOLA standard paper.
SourcesAvailable on rental from Robert Wendel Music, NYC, http://www.wendelmusic.com
ExtrasAudio recording and full rental information at: http://www.wendelmusic.com
HistoryThis work has been recorded by Mr. Anderson for Decca, and has been performed many, many times since its composition in 1958.
ContributorRobert Wendel
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