* May not be appropriate for children. Why?
Voice: Advanced
3/26/2016 6:32:10 PM
COULD I LEAVE YOU from Follies
This is a great song for acting... it allows you to play sarcasm, anger, wit, hurt, playfulness, irony. But being Sondheim, it is a little difficult to sing precisely... that is, the lyrics move fast and the melody in certain phrases is characteristically "odd"... but eventually you can get your mouth around it. Its a long piece and I dont know how often Ill get to sing the whole thing as an audition piece. It doesnt lend itself well to a "16 bar audition." For a mature voice, this is a great song. But now find someone who can accompany you! The music requires a seriously deft musician.
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Voice: Virtuosic
8/13/2015 7:19:53 PM
Classic Sondheim!
"Follies" is one of the best musicals that was ever presented on a Broadway stage. This song is one of the best of the best. Its sweet waltz-like melody ironically belies the caustic lyrics. This piece gives the singer an excellent chance to show off both vocal and acting chops. It can easily be programmed into a concert, a show or a recital.
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Guitar: Advanced
6/20/2016 6:07:04 PM
Key
Such a great instrumentation, especially for an audition. But the key is not the same key as Stephen Sondheims broadway production, it should be in Bb.
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Could I Leave You? from Follies - Digital Sheet Music from the musical "Follies"