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Show Boat: Vocal Selection - 6 Songs
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General MusicGeneral Songbooks
ISBN13: 9781025983646
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Show Boat stands as a cornerstone of American musical theatre, representing a revolutionary shift in the integration of music, lyrics, and complex storytelling. This vocal selection features six of the most enduring songs from the landmark 1927 production, composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Centered on the lives of performers, stagehands, and dock workers on the 'Cotton Blossom' themed show boat as it travels the Mississippi River, the work addresses deep themes of racial prejudice and enduring love.
This collection provides the sheet music for iconic numbers that have become standards of the Great American Songbook. Musicians and fans of classic Broadway will find the melodic richness and emotional depth that defined a new era of the stage. Kern's sweeping scores and Hammerstein's poignant lyrics are presented here for vocal performance, capturing the grandeur and heartbreak of a narrative that spans decades of American history. From the stirring anthems to the intimate ballads, these selections highlight the creative genius behind one of the most significant works in theatrical history.
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