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In this our fourth musical, we have again tried to offer a variety of song styles which we hope will give pleasure to performers and audiences alike. Instrumentation has been kept fairly simple. The recording uses synthesizers, electric guitar and bass, tenor saxophone, drums and percussion. A flute would be a useful addition; a piano will happily supply the keyboard lines if preferred, although certain songs (nos. 3, 6, 7 and 8) benefit from a more electronic treatment including the use of phasing and flanging. The vocal backing is mainly four part SATB. Ideally there would be two singers per part, each pair with its own microphone channel. These singers should be positioned close to the band, and play an important role, not only in the harmony work, but in giving a strong lead in main lines where the stage company is having to sing while performing complicated dance routines. Metronome markings are fairly flexible. Neither should performers slavishly follow the speeds used in the recording. Try a variety of tempi and choose the one you feel most suitable. I do recommend plenty of rehearsal with microphone, if possible from the very beginning of work on the show, even if you have to use the crudest of amplification. The jingles should be pre-recorded, or the professionally recorded set could be used (see details in the libretto). A complete instrumental backing track is available for companies who cannot provide a live band. We wish you tremendous success with your production of DAZZLE.
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Musical Numbers
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Settings and costumes are easily achieved and extensive notes are given in the text for these, together with suggestions for lighting, sound and special effects.
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The Cast: M5 F4. Chorus: 12 named parts plus extras and chorus.
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OrchestrationClarinet, Bass Guitar. |
Music:
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DAZZLE 