The Story of My Life

A man struggles to write his best friend's eulogy in this emotional tribute to the people who change our lives.

Nominated for four 2009 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical, The Story Of My Life is a Broadway rarity: an intimate musical that candidly explores the simplicity of human need and the complexity of emotions under which it lies buried. Composer-lyricist Neil Bartram and librettist Brian Hill have created an authentic and affecting work, told through a series of songs - in turn playful, touching and dramatic. The Story Of My Life inspires us to reconnect with those who were part of the earliest chapters of our own life stories.

The Story Of My Life follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas, two men from a small town. These lifelong friends are reunited after Alvin's mysterious death. In the abstract world of his mind, Thomas struggles to write Alvin's eulogy while recounting the many turns their lives have taken since meeting as children. Alvin searches through the manuscripts and stories in Thomas' mind to lead him on a journey of remembrance. Through music and song, these two friends recount their adventures, explore their past dissonance, and ultimately discover what is at the base of every strong friendship...love.

The Story Of My Life features a unique cast of only two actors, which provides extremely specialized direction opportunities. This musical is perfect for an intimate space, whether it be a community theatre or small college venue.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for The Story of My Life

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

Pricing is for individual songs only.

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2^nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.

ANGELS IN THE SNOW (9-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Neil Bartram

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
2 Voices (Typically Male)

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
4 min 16 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (3x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) WOODWIND (Clarinet, Triangle), (1x) CELLO

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ANGELS IN THE SNOW (9-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
2 Voices (Typically Male)

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
4 min 16 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (3x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON, (1x) TRUMPET, (3x) PERCUSSION (Bell Tree, Mark Tree, Egg Shaker, Drum Kit, Triangle, Glockenspiel, Crotales, Bells), (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic)

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BUTTERFLY (3-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Neil Bartram

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male)

Starting Key
A♭
Estimated duration
4 min 17 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) WOODWIND (Clarinet), (1x) CELLO

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BUTTERFLY (9-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male)

Starting Key
A♭
Estimated duration
4 min 17 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON, (1x) TRUMPET, (3x) PERCUSSION (Bell Tree, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crotales, Drum Kit), (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS

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PEOPLE CARRY ON (3-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Neil Bartram

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male)

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 38 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) WOODWIND (Triangle, Clarinet, Oboe), (1x) CELLO

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PEOPLE CARRY ON (9-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)

From
The Story of My Life

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Neil Bartram

Lyrics by
Neil Bartram

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

show more...show less...
Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male)

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 38 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON, (1x) TRUMPET (Tacet), (1x) PERCUSSION (Glockenspiel), (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS

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