The Most Happy Fella

Frank Loesser's most ambitious and romantic musical tells the heart-stopping story of unlikely love that blossoms in Napa Valley.

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From the composer of Guys and Dolls comes this touching, dramatic and intensely personal love story. Your heart will be warmed by this May-to-December romance, when a city bride is wooed by an aging Italian grape farmer who nearly botches everything... until his true goodness shines through. With a gorgeous score and spirited dancing, it's a simple and touching love story that makes for an extraordinary night of theatre.

Tony, a middle-aged vintner, makes a mail order marriage proposal, which is accepted under the girl's mistaken assumption that a photo of his young, handsome foreman is her intended husband. Her hurt and humiliation when she learns the truth, as well as a terrible accident that nearly kills Tony as he hurries to meet her, almost ends the relationship before it begins, but a loving understanding blossoms between them during Tony's long convalescence.

Filled with sweeping ballads, intense dramatic arias and tuneful, splashy Broadway-style numbers, this ambitious "Broadway opera" has found a home on opera and musical-theatre stages alike. Its sizable score showcases strong singers, including a mature operatic baritone and a young soprano ingénue for the two lead roles. The rest of the large cast consists of a winsome comic duo for the secondary leads and a host of other compelling characters. The show's lasting popularity has led to two Broadway revivals, the latter with a two-piano accompaniment that is available for rental.

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Concert Selections for The Most Happy Fella

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.

ABBONDANZA

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
3 Voices (Typically Male)

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
4 min 45 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books

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BIG D

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 35 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Bass Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Accordian, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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HAPPY TO MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 22 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Eng.horn), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Bb clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 3, 6 Cello, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 1 Harp, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 4 Piano Conductor

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JOEY, JOEY, JOEY

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
Don Walker

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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
D♭
Estimated duration
3 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Eng.Horn Oboe), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4(Bass clarinet ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Xylo C, Timp, Snare drum, Bells, Cymb), 1 Accordion, 2 Piano Vocal

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MAMMA, MAMMA

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 04 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1 & 2, 2 Horn 1 & 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Bells,Tymp.), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano(Vocal,Conductor)

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MOST HAPPY FELLA

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
FRANK LOESSER

Lyrics by
FRANK LOESSER

Orchestrated by
DON WALKER

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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.

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
4 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

Accordion, Celeste, Opt. Keyboard (combines Accordian and Celeste) Cello (6), Horns (3), Harp, Percussion (3) PV (2), Reed 1, Reed 2, Reed 3. Bass (5) Reed 4, Reed 5, Trombones (2), Trumpets (2), Viola (7), Violin 1 (9), Violin 2 (8), Chorus Books (25)

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MOST HAPPY FELLA - SYMPHONIC IMPRESSIONS

From
The Most Happy Fella

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Symphonic Suite
A Symphonic Suite includes several songs in incomplete form, usually as a medley. It is written specifically for symphonic performance.

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
9 min 20 sec
Instrumentation

1 Piano Conductor Score, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Sax (optional) 1 Tenor Sax (optional), 1 Baritone Sax (optional), 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 1 Celeste (incl. bells, xylophone), 1 Harp, 8 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 5 Viola, 5 Cello, 5 Bass

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MY HEART IS SO FULL OF YOU

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
D♭
Estimated duration
2 min 56 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(English horn), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Horn 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

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OOH! MY FEET!

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
2 min 21 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Reed 1: Alto Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Alto Flute; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1 & 2; (1x) Horn 3; (2x) Trumpets 1 & 2; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Tuba; (2x) Percussion 1 & 2: Timpani, Drum Set; (1x) Harp; (8x) Violin 1; (8x) Violin 2; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

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OVERTURE ("MOST HAPPY FELLA")

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 10 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpets 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Accordion, 2 Piano Conductor

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ROSABELLA

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
3 min 06 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(English horn ,Oboe), 2 Reed 3(Flute ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Bells, Timp, Triangle), 1 Accordion, 2 Piano(Vocal Conductor)

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SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
2 min 22 sec
Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: English Horn; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1 & 2; (1x) Horn 3; (2x) Trumpets 1 & 2; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Celeste; (1x) Harp; (1x) Percussion: Timpani; (9x) Violin 1; (8x) Violin 2; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

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SONG OF A SUMMER NIGHT

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
Don Walker

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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.

Instrumentation

Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn), Reed 3 (Flute), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 3 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Harp, Celeste, (9) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Cello), (5) Bass. Your rental materials will also include 20 Piano Vocal Scores and 1 Full Score.

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STANDING ON THE CORNER

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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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
4 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min 13 sec
Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(English horn), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet),1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Harp, 1 Accordion, 4 Chorus books

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WARM ALL OVER

From
The Most Happy Fella

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
Don Walker

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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.

Starting Key
G

Instrumentation

Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Oboe, English Horn), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 3 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Accordion, Celeste, Harp, (2) Percussion, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your rental materials will also include 1 Full Score and 1 Piano Vocal Score.

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