Choir Practice: A Comic Opera in One Act (Piano/Vocal Score) is currently unavailable

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A comic opera in 1 Act for mixed voices (Flute (doubling Piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (doubling Tenor Saxophone), Trumpet, Piano (on-stage), 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass) - Late Intermediate SKU: EC.7.0655 Composed by Stephen Chatman. One Act/Chamber Opera. 21st Century. Score. Galaxy Music Corporation #7.0655. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation (EC.7.0655). ISBN 600313706554. UPC: 600313706554. English.Libretto:Written by Tara Wohlberg.Synopsis:It is choir night in a community hall in Vancouver, circa 1985. Dawn, the blind woman, arrives for her first rehearsal and Corey, the stuttering tenor, arrives for his entrance audition. Marilyn sings about her infatuation with him. Warm-ups, roll call and plenty of innuendos follow as the rehearsal for the national competition in Toronto begins. Frustrated by interruptions of Kenny the clown, a Diva, Adonia the belly dancer, and an Angry Man, Willie Stroker, the new director (and a serious womanizer), attempts to conduct. He fails. The two competing soloists in The Grand Hotel, Heather the drunk, and Julia, engage in insults during Ladies' Duel, their mutual hatred culminating in attempted murder. After the Policeman's gunshot, signaling a blackout, Fantasy Time - Dawn's Miracle emerges on the dimly lit stage of 'frozen' choristers. Dawn sings Seeing is Believing, magically leading the choir into a world of light, harmony, understanding and musical perfection- a miraculous transformation. Corey realizes that Marilyn is the girl of his dreams and sings Hanky-panky. The choir's problems are resolved in the rousing Finale: Darkness to Delight. Roles:DAWNMezzo-Soprano or SopranoPIANISTOn-Stage Pianist/Accompanist, not a singerWILLIE STROKERHigh BaritoneCOREYHigh Baritone or TenorAMYContralto or Mezzo-SopranoMARILYNSopranoGERHARDTHigh Baritone or TenorJULIASopranoDR. DAVEBassRICHARD the POLICEMANHigh BaritoneHEATHERMezzo-Soprano or SopranoKENNY the CLOWNLow Dramatic Basso ProfundoSALLYContralto or Mezzo-SopranoDIVAHigh SopranoADONIA the BELLY DANCERFemale DancerANGRY MANHigh BaritoneCHOIRSATB: the 14 singing characters plus at least 18 singers Aria: Not that kind of song