On Broadway

This solo arrangement from the Broadway play of the same name was composed by Fats Waller in 1929. This swing orchestration features either piano, saxophone, or trumpet solo. The piano has been written with optional chord symbols.

As with all Colonial Road Music Publishing arrangements, saxes are optional and can be played with 3 or 5   saxophones.

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances. 

One of the hits from the musical Bye Bye Birdie, this unique arrangement is the best of Broadway and swing. It features 3 false endings, each of which segues into a new version of the tune.

This arrangement happens to be in a perfect key for an optional male vocalist.
Duration: 5:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This haunting ballad from the Broadway play Les Miserables was originally sung by the female character Fantine. We have had numerous requests for an orchestration with a Tenor as the feature.

This haunting orchestration starts in the key of G and modulates to A and is very subtle in its scope.
Duration: 3:15

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A tribute to one of America's most popular boy bands (The 4 Seasons), this arrangement features Can't Take My Eyes off of You and the ever popular Who Loves You?

This arrangement can be performed with or without a male vocal and features a musical mashup of both melodies at the end of the  arrangement.

Duration: 5:10

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

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Jersey Boy Tribute/Vocal Version

This Frank Loesser classic was featured in the musical Guys and Dolls. This arrangement features the original Billy May big band chart with added orchestral components from recordings of Mr. Sinatra's live concerts and TV specials. Vanacore has added his unique touch to incorporate the range of colors that only a symphony orchestra can provide.

The song retains the original key of Db and represents fun times even if the lyrics aren't politically correct.

Duration: 3:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This version of Mack The Knife was taken from our 50's Medley because we had so many requests to use it as a separate  vocal. The perennial Bobby Darin favorite is in the key of Bb modulating to Eb for your featured male vocalist.

Another audience favorite.

Duration: 2:23

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This Bernstein Classic has been re-orchestrated and montuno piano (written out) has been added in addition to a kicking drum part and a revamped electric bass part.

Duration: 2:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

From the Broadway smash Stop the World I Want To Get Off, this arrangement features an exciting brief intro that segues directly into the opening vocal. Excitement starts to ramp up as the vocal progresses through the first 8 measures and then segues into a 2 feel  "a la Samba". There is a clever modulation at the end and a few of the lyrics have been altered to fit the modulation. A fun and creative chart,  this arrangement is very suitable as an Opener to your concerts.

Duration: 2:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

The Leonard Bernstein classic Something’s Coming is transformed into a high-energy concert opener with improvised solos throughout the orchestra with options of rhythm section, saxes and lead trumpet.

Duration: 2:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Andrew Lloyd Webber meets Bach. The Toccata and Fugue opens this arrangement and is then juxtaposed over Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera theme. As with many of our arrangements, this mashup creates a very interesting result.

Duration: 4:00
$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

From the Roger's and Hart musical Babes In Arm, comes one of Mr. Sinatra's signature hits. She loves the cool, free, wind in  her hair typically is sung about a woman who loves the "hobo" style of life living care-free without any worries whatsoever. "She's broke and that's oke". You will enjoy the interplay among the orchestra on this song as it has been totally re-orchestrated from live and recorded versions, thereby enabling your orchestra to swing the audience out of their seats.

Duration: 3:20
$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

The romantic mournful melody of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci encounters the contemporary Sondheim classic Send In The Clowns. Piano and Violin are featured. This arrangement requires a pianist who can perform both classical and jazz styles including jazz improvisation.

Duration: 5:40 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A true show stopper. This medley includes Bambolero (Caballo Viejo) by the Gypsy Kings. Clever segues take us through Perez Prado hits, such as Mambo #5, Mambo Jambo and  Que Rico el Mambo, finalizing the medley with a re-orchestration of the Bernstein Mambo from West Side Story (also available as a separate rental at $200/$135. Duration 2:20).

This arrangement is laden with percussion and drum set. There are  montuno parts that can be opened up for solos;also, if you are so  inclined, the orchestra has optional lyrics written in for that real 1950’s sound (men only).

Duration: 6:35 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This swing adaptation of the show tune from the musical Spring Is  Here by Rogers and Hart, embodies all of the spirit which is indicative of a Colonial Road Music arrangement. The main motif is repeated throughout the arrangement and showcases your lead trombonist and your orchestra in a wonderful Broadway/swing feature.

The chart offers a clever modulation and an exciting ending.

Duration: 3:20 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Arrangements are available for Symphony Orchestra with standard instrumentation.  

All arrangements are by Victor A. Vanacore.