A chronological list of my most recent orchestrations including the instrumentation of each score.
Gypsy
2023 Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, CT.
Jenn Thompson, director
Adam Souza, music director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax)
Reed 2 (Flute, Eb Clarinet, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax)
Trumpet 1 / Flugelhorn
Trumpet 2 / Flugelhorn
Trombone / Bass Trombone
Keyboard
Bass
Drums (Set, 2 Timp., Pit Xylo., Glock., Slap Stick, Hi W.B., Splash Cym., Police Whistle, Bird Whistle, Cow Bell, Siren, Sizzle Cym., Miller Machine)
Jenn Thompson, director
Adam Souza, music director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax)
Reed 2 (Flute, Eb Clarinet, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax)
Trumpet 1 / Flugelhorn
Trumpet 2 / Flugelhorn
Trombone / Bass Trombone
Keyboard
Bass
Drums (Set, 2 Timp., Pit Xylo., Glock., Slap Stick, Hi W.B., Splash Cym., Police Whistle, Bird Whistle, Cow Bell, Siren, Sizzle Cym., Miller Machine)
Annie
2022 National Tour, Troika Entertainment
Jenn Thompson, director
Elaine Davidson, music director
Orchestrated for 10 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax)
Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
Trumpet / Cornet
Trombone / Euphonium
Guitar (6 String Acoustic, Arch Top, Tenor Banjo)
Violin/Viola
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Acoustic Bass / Tuba
Percussion (Kit,Washboard, Glock, Cow Bell, Wood Block, Miller Machine, Ratchet, Bell Tree, Cabasa, Police Whistle, Sleigh Bells, Temple Blocks, SPD Controller Pad)
Jenn Thompson, director
Elaine Davidson, music director
Orchestrated for 10 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax)
Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
Trumpet / Cornet
Trombone / Euphonium
Guitar (6 String Acoustic, Arch Top, Tenor Banjo)
Violin/Viola
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Acoustic Bass / Tuba
Percussion (Kit,Washboard, Glock, Cow Bell, Wood Block, Miller Machine, Ratchet, Bell Tree, Cabasa, Police Whistle, Sleigh Bells, Temple Blocks, SPD Controller Pad)
42nd Street
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2022 Goodspeed Musicals
Randy Skinner, director & choreographer Rob Berman, music supervisor Adam Souza, music director Orchestrated for 9 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Acoustic Bass Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, mounted pit xylo, wood block, splash cym.) |
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
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2021 iTheatrics at the New Victory Theater, New York, NY Paul Williams, music & lyrics Christopher Gattelli, director Larry Pressgrove, music director Orchestrated for 17 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet) Reed II (Flute, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Tenor Sax) Reed III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax) Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone Guitar I (Tenor Banjo, 5 String Banjo, 6 String Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro, Soprano Ukulele) Guitar II (6 String Acoustic Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Electric Guitar) Keyboard I Keyboard II Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello Bass (Electric and Acoustic) Drum Set (Washboard, Splash Cym., Castanets, Cow Bell) Percussion (2 Timp., Glock., Xylophone, Tambourine, Sleigh Bells, Wood Block, Mark Tree, Bell Tree, Siren, Chimes) |
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Billy Elliot
2019 Goodspeed Musicals
Gabriel Barre, director
Michael O'Flaherty, music director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed I (Tin Whistle, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet (Cornet, Flugelhorn), Trombone (Euphonium), Guitar (6 string Acoustic, 12 String, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo), Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (set, splash cym., wood block, mark tree, bell tree, siren, sleigh bells, mounted tambourine)
THE MUSIC MAN
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2019 Goodspeed Musicals Jenn Thompson, director Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II ( Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Drums (set, glock., cow bell, 3 temple blocks, mark tree, bell tree, triangle |
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RAGS
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2019 NYU, (Continued development)
with Charles Strouse, composer Stephen Schwartz, lyricist Joe Church, music director Gabe Barre, director Orchestrated for 13 musicians: Reed I, Reed II, Trumpet (Cornet double), Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Guitar (Mandolin, Tenor Banjo double), Piano, Accordion (Keyboard double) Upright Bass, Percussion I & II |
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
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2018 Goodspeed Musicals Hunter Foster, director Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Reed II ( Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Drums (set, 2 timpani, ratchet, glock., mounted castanets, cow bell, 3 temple blocks, Chinese opera gong (gliss up), siren, hand cymbals, mark tree, bulb horn) |
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"Even for Goodspeed, which has an immaculate track record of artistic quality, 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is noteworthy... The result is a revival that's at least as successful as the original production...Broadway could use a revival this good." - WSJ.com
Michael O'Flaherty, and his top rate orchestra bring the score to vivid life using Dan DeLange's strong orchestrations." - BroadwayWorld.com
Michael O'Flaherty, and his top rate orchestra bring the score to vivid life using Dan DeLange's strong orchestrations." - BroadwayWorld.com
OLIVER!
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2018 Goodspeed Musicals Rob Ruggiero, director Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Trumpet (Flugelhorn double), Trombone (Euphonium double), Violin (Viola double), Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Drums (set, 2 timpani, ratchet, wood block, small triangle, small temple block, bell plate, siren, washboard, duck call, piccolo snare) |
WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
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2018 Goodspeed Musicals Don Stephenson, director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax), Trumpet (Flugelhorn double), Trombone, Violin, Guitar (doubling Acoustic 6-string, Electric guitar and Tenor Banjo), Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Drums (set, 2 timpani, mounted tambourin, sizzle cymbal, splash cymbal, hi & low temple blocks, siren) |
CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL
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2017, 2018 Goodspeed Musicals
Michael O'Flaherty, composer & lyricist Hunter Foster, director Orchestrated for 5 musicians: Reed (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Harp, Piano (Keyboard), Upright Bass, Percussion (keyboard, drum set, bell tree, mark tree, glock., finger cymbal, bass bow for cymbal, cow bell, siren, rain stick, wood blocks, mounted tambourine, miller machine) |
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RAGS
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2017 Goodspeed Musicals, New Adaptation
with Charles Strouse, composer Stephen Schwartz, lyrics David Loud, vocal arrangements Rob Ruggiero, director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Baritone Sax), Trumpet (Cornet double), Violin (Viola double), Cello, Guitar (Mandolin, Tenor Banjo double), Piano (keyboard double), Upright Bass, Drums (set, pit xylophone, glock, vibraphone, chimes, small triangle, Miller machine, ProMark rattler, finger cymbals, splash cymbal, mark tree, bell tree, wood block, cow bell, mounted tambourine) |
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations, David Loud's vocal arrangements and Michael O'Flaherty's music direction are extreamly strong." - BroadwayWorld.com
"Superb orchestrations." - The Westfield News
"But I so much more prefer the scale of the Goodspeed production. Dan DeLange's orchestrations... makes this version a human one while honoring the scope of the Strouse heartfelt score." - Showriz.com
"Glorious orchestrations" - Patch.com
"Superb orchestrations." - The Westfield News
"But I so much more prefer the scale of the Goodspeed production. Dan DeLange's orchestrations... makes this version a human one while honoring the scope of the Strouse heartfelt score." - Showriz.com
"Glorious orchestrations" - Patch.com
OKLAHOMA!
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2017 for Goodspeed Musicals
Jenn Thompson, director / Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet,), Trumpet (Flugelhorn double), Trombone, Violin (Viola double), Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (Drum Set, 2 Timpani, Glock, Mounted Pit Xylophone, Mounted Tambourine, Cow Bell, Wood Blocks, Slap Stick) |
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
2017 for Goodspeed Musicals
Dennis Jones, director& choreographer / Michael O'Flaherty, music director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Bariton Sax), , Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (Drum Set, 2 Timpani, Glock, Pit Xylophone, Triangle, Temple Blocks, Mark Tree, Bird Whistle, Siren, Cow Bell, Bell Tree, Sand Paper)
Dennis Jones, director& choreographer / Michael O'Flaherty, music director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Bariton Sax), , Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (Drum Set, 2 Timpani, Glock, Pit Xylophone, Triangle, Temple Blocks, Mark Tree, Bird Whistle, Siren, Cow Bell, Bell Tree, Sand Paper)
Chasing Rainbows
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2016 for Goodspeed Musicals
Music Adapted by David Libby / Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (Drum Set, 2 Timpani, Glock, Toys) |
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations brilliantly show off the songs that would one day become Judy Garland classics."
-Broadwayworld.com
-Broadwayworld.com
"David Libby and orchestrator Dan DeLange have done a remarkable job of making the show's mixed bag of tunes (from composers as diverse as Jerome Kern, Jimmy McHugh, Nacio Herb Brown and Luigi Arditi) fluid and smooth."
-Hartford Courant
-Hartford Courant
Bye Bye Birdie
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2016 for Goodspeed Musicals
Jenn Thompson, director / Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Percussion (Drum Set, 2 Timpani, Glock, Mounted Pit Xylophone, Piatti, Cow Bell, Wood Block, Mounted Bongos, Castanets) |
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"The music, whether Broadway or rockabilly, has been brilliantly orchestrated by Dan DeLange."
-New York Times
-New York Times
The Roar Of The Greasepaint, The Smell Of The Crowd
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2016 for Goodspeed Musicals
Don Stephenson, director / Adam Souza, music director Orchestrated for 6 musicans: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax & Bari Sax), Cello, Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo), Piano, Bass (Upright & Electric), Percussion (Marimba, Glock, Triangle, Cajon, Dumbek, Hi & Lo Tambourine, Bell Tree, Sizzle Cym, Splash Cym, Finger Cym, Waterphone, Rainstick, Tam Tam, Cow Bell, Mounted Bongos, Drum Kit) |
Anything Goes
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2016 for Goodspeed Musicals,
Daniel Goldstein, director / Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax & Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin (doubles on Viola), Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, glock., ship's bell, bird whistle, gong, sand blocks, wood block, siren, mounted tamb., splash cym, maracas) |
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"And the music, as orchestrated by Dan DeLange and directed by Michael O'Flaherty soared."
-BroadwayWorld.com
"Orchestrations by Dan DeLange and a mere hand-full of seven versatile musicians that deliver the sound of a great big Broadway orchestra"
-Examiner.com
A Wonderful Life
2015 for Goodspeed Musicals,
Michael Perlman, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Reed II (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Trombone, Viola, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, wind chimes, mark tree, wood block, cow bell, mounted tamb., bell tree, finger cymbals, splash cym)
Michael Perlman, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Reed II (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Trombone, Viola, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, wind chimes, mark tree, wood block, cow bell, mounted tamb., bell tree, finger cymbals, splash cym)
Guys and Dolls
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2015 Goodspeed Musicals, Don Stephenson, director
2016 Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ted Pappas, director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, wood block, cow bell, splash cymbal, mounted bongos, triangle, temple block) |
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"And, oh the music! ...Dan DeLange’s orchestrations ... make it sound as though a full orchestra was in the pit.
The score is in winning hands."
-Examinor.com
The score is in winning hands."
-Examinor.com
"The current production of GUYS AND DOLLS at Goodspeed is infectious, fast, and smart. It does Frank Loesser's topnotch score justice, nailing the balance between vocalists and the pit orchestra, letting us enjoy both the witty lyrics and memorable tunes of so many of the best songs ever written for musical theater."
-BroadwayWorld.com
"When this reviewer read the Playbill, he was amazed at the fact that the orchestra... numbered just seven. They sounded like a full-sized pit orchestra"
-TheaterScene.com
-TheaterScene.com
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
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2014 for Goodspeed Musicals,
Gordon Greenberg, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, toys) |
"Brilliantly orchestrated by Dan DeLange, the musicians never overwhelm the singers, nor do they take second-place."
-Examiner.com
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations and Michael O'Flaherty's musical direction are invaluable"
-Talkinbroadway.com
-Examiner.com
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations and Michael O'Flaherty's musical direction are invaluable"
-Talkinbroadway.com
Fiddler On The Roof2014 Goodspeed Musicals, Rob Ruggiero, director
2015 Casa Mañana, Fort Worth, TX Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, wood block, mounted tambourine, finger cymbals, triangle, mark tree) |
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"What a pit orchestra! It sounds like a major symphony but is usually a handful of musicians who deftly play many instruments to make each production’s notes soar... Dan DeLange, who has created outstanding orchestrations for numerous Goodspeed productions, is once again on board. It’s beautifully honed teamwork that makes this and all productions at Goodspeed Musicals such a joy to see and hear."
-Examiner.com
"Goodspeed productions always stand out musically, and this “Fiddler,” the first in Goodspeed history, is no exception. Dan DeLange’s orchestrations draw a full-bodied sound from the scant seven-piece band, led from the keyboard by Michael O’Flaherty."
-Sylvia Gold, the New York Times
-Examiner.com
"Goodspeed productions always stand out musically, and this “Fiddler,” the first in Goodspeed history, is no exception. Dan DeLange’s orchestrations draw a full-bodied sound from the scant seven-piece band, led from the keyboard by Michael O’Flaherty."
-Sylvia Gold, the New York Times
Annie Get Your Gun
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2010 for Goodspeed Musicals,
Rob Ruggiero, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director 2014 Ambassador Theater Group, London, U. K. Tour Steven Ridley, music director Orchestrated for 9 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Bass, Drums (drum set, glock, 2 timpani, wood block, cow bell, anvil, mounted tamborine, triangle, bell tree, hi & lo temple blocks, slide whistle) |
Damn Yankees
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2014 Goodspeed Musicals,
Daniel Goldstein, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, toys) |
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
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2009 Goodspeed Musicals, Ted Pappas, director
2013 Shakespear Theatre Company, Washington D.C. Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano and Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, mounted bongos, splash cym., finger cym., wood block, hi & lo cowbells, mounted ratchet, Sarna anklet bells, mounted tamborine, bell tree, mark tree, siren, vibraslap) |
"The small orchestra... delivers a sound far fuller than its size would suggest and provides an exemplary performance of Sondheim’s catchy, upbeat, and jaunty score. Kudos to the talented musicians of the wonderful orchestra."
-D.C. Metro Theater Arts.com
-D.C. Metro Theater Arts.com
Show Boat
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2011 Goodspeed Musicals
2013 Asolo Repertory Theater, Sarasota, FL 2015 Crucible, Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield, UK 2016-2017 New London Theatre, London, UK (Nominated for a 2017 Best Musical Revival Olivier Award) Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin (doubling on Viola), Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Bass, Drums (drum set, glock, triangle, wood block, bell tree, splash cym., siren, cow bell) Also orchestrated for 11 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Violin (doubling on Viola), Guitar/Banjo, Keyboard I, Keyboard II, Bass, Drums (drum set, glock, triangle, wood block, bell tree, splash cym., siren, cow bell) |
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“I think you did a beautiful job on SHOW BOAT, maybe the best set of orchestrations I have heard for this show since the originals. And the amazing thing is that you got all the power and the glory of the score with only eight players. Thank you for using the Robert Russell Bennett scores as your guide. Together you’ve made beautiful music. And I think he would be as proud of you as I am.
Your orchestrations have to be a part of the ongoing legacy of SHOW BOAT.”
-Bruce Pomahac
Director of Music for the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
Your orchestrations have to be a part of the ongoing legacy of SHOW BOAT.”
-Bruce Pomahac
Director of Music for the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Org. asked me to adapt this version for 11 musicians; adding 3 musicians, thus allowing the keyboard programming to be less demanding. This "Goodspeed Version" is available through their website.
The Most Happy Fella
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2013 Goodspeed Musicals,
Rob Ruggiero, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Trumpet, Violin, Cello, Keyboard (conductor), Acoustic Piano, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, tambourine, mounted tambourine, small triangle, wood block, cow bell, slapstick) |
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"Unlike "The Most Happy Fella's " last visit to the Goodspeed stage in 1991 when it was performed with a specially-written, well-revived two piano score, this version employs a seven-person chamber ensemble that in Dan DeLange's remarkable orchestrations captures the exquisite scope and essence of the original Broadway production's much larger orchestra. Here you come away with an appreciation for Loesser's majestic vision too."
-Harford Examiner "The production’s polished singers stand out beautifully against the seven-piece orchestrations of Dan DeLange, somewhere between a full pit band and the two-piano version of the score that was presented by Goodspeed in 1991. That production went on to Broadway, and in a better world, this one would, too."
-New York Times |
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Hello Dolly
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2013 Goodspeed Musicals,
Daniel Goldstein, director/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet (doubling Flugelhorn), Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, toys) "As typical at Goodspeed productions, musical director Michael O'Flaherty and his seven fellow musicians make the score sound as if it's being played by an orchestra three times the size, as they deliver a rich, fulfilling arrangement of Dan DeLange's marvelous orchestrations."
-Harford Examiner |
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Good News
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2013 Goodspeed Musicals,
Vince Pesce, director/choreographer/ Michael O'Flaherty, music director Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, toys) |
"The orchestrations of Dan DeLange give these pop songs a wonderful Jazz Age effervescence"
-New York Times
-New York Times
1776
2007 Goodspeed Musicals, Rob Ruggiero, director
2012 Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ted Pappas, director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians:
Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet), Trumpet (doubling on Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn) , Trombone (doubling on Euphonium), Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock., field drum, military drum, triangle, finger cymbals, chimes, wood block, mounted tambourine, gourd, conga, anvil, gong)
2012 Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ted Pappas, director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians:
Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet), Trumpet (doubling on Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn) , Trombone (doubling on Euphonium), Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock., field drum, military drum, triangle, finger cymbals, chimes, wood block, mounted tambourine, gourd, conga, anvil, gong)
Something's Afoot
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2012 Goodspeed Musicals, Vince Pesce, director/choreographer
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, mounted ratchet, wood block, mounted castanets, splash cym., cow bell, siren) |
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These "Something's Afoot" orchestrations are available for license through Samuel French.
Carousel
2012 Goodspeed Musicals, Rob Ruggiero, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, toys)
Orchestrated for 8 musicians:
Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, toys)
"They [Goodspeed's pit musicians] make Richard Rodger’s glorious musical score, brilliantly orchestrated here by Dan DeLange, reason enough to see and hear this magnificent production. The sounds made by these few musicians are as big as any great Broadway pit orchestra."
-Examiner.com/topic/critics-on-the-aisle
-Examiner.com/topic/critics-on-the-aisle
Mame
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2012 Goodspeed Musicals, Ray Roderick, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, mounted pit xylo, glock, toys) |
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"Superb orchestrations that made a handful of musicians sound more like a Broadway pit orchestra as
provided by Dan DeLange."
-Connecticut Critics Circle
provided by Dan DeLange."
-Connecticut Critics Circle
"Dan DeLange has reorchestrated Herman's score for eight musicians, led by music director Michael O'Flaherty, who manages a raucous, brassy sound that is still somehow able to express the nuances in the music, while helping to maintain the slick pace."
-TheBroadwayMusicals.com
-TheBroadwayMusicals.com
City of Angels
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2011 Goodspeed Musicals, Darko Tresnjak, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed III (Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timp., glock, mark tree, w.b., sizzle cym., piccolo triangle, gong, castanets, shells, timbale, glass wind chimes) |
My One and Only2011 Goodspeed Musicals, Ray Roderick, director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock., mounted pit xylo., bell tree, chime-D4) |
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How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
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2010 Goodspeed Musicals, Greg Ganakis, director
Orchestrated for 7 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Kazoo), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (Drum set, 2 timpani, glock., chime (D4), mounted tambourine, mounted pit xylo, steal pipe, mounted bongos, w.b., c.b., sandpaper blocks, bell tree) |
"The care with which the Goodspeed has mounted this production indicates a great deal of respect for Loesser and his legacy. The new orchestrations, although for a smaller number of players than in the original, maintain the integrity of the score and honor Loesser's vision and intentions. As a result, a new generation can experience the genius and creativity of one of the theater world's legendary composers."
-Harford Examiner
-Harford Examiner
Carnival
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2010 Goodspeed Musicals, Darko Tresnjak, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Eb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Harp, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, gong, mounted pit xylo, triangle, wood block, mounted tambourine, castanets, ratchet, slide whistle, bell tree) |
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Jim Henson's 'Emmet Otter'
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2008/09 Goodspeed Musicals, Paul Williams, composer / Christopher Gattelli, director
Orchestrated for 5 musicians: Guitar I (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, 12 String & Dobro), Guitar II (Acoustic & Electric Bass), Violin, Keyboard, Drums (drum set, glock, washboard w/thimbles, splash cym, ratchet, siren, piccolo snare, sleigh bells, hi & lo car horn, bell tree, hi & lo wood blocks) |
"Dan is fabulously talented."
-Brian Henson
CEO of the Jim Henson Company
-Brian Henson
CEO of the Jim Henson Company
Camelot
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2009 Goodspeed Musicals, Rob Ruggiero, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Harp, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums |
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"…I also thought about how big the music is, and how well served it was. That's something important for the future, I feel. To be able to do justice to those kinds of melodies within the Goodspeed world is a tough challenge, and this production rose to it."
-Ted Chapin
President & Executive Director of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
and Chairman of the Board for the American Theater Wing
"Finally, the whole point of this trip was to hear a musical with real music. The eight musicians in the pit were breathtaking, led by Music Director Michael O'Flaherty. The orchestrations by Dan DeLange were astoundingly full and rich, and the instrumental elements of the production were at least as responsible for its success as any other element."
-Berkshierinearts.com
-Ted Chapin
President & Executive Director of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
and Chairman of the Board for the American Theater Wing
"Finally, the whole point of this trip was to hear a musical with real music. The eight musicians in the pit were breathtaking, led by Music Director Michael O'Flaherty. The orchestrations by Dan DeLange were astoundingly full and rich, and the instrumental elements of the production were at least as responsible for its success as any other element."
-Berkshierinearts.com
42nd Street
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2009 Goodspeed Musicals, Ray Roderick, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians: Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), Reed II (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (drum set, 2 timpani, glock, mounted pit xylo, wood block, splash cym.) |
"But the real stars of this "42nd Street" … turn out to be the honking, bluesy orchestrations of Dan DeLange."
-New York Times
-New York Times
Big River
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2008 Goodspeed Musicals, Rob Ruggiero, director
Orchestrated for 8 musicians (including an on-stage musician): Trumpet, Trombone, On-Stage Musician (Harmonica, Dobro, Acoustic Guitar, 5 String Banjo, Parlor Guitar, Autoharp, Mandolin, Appalachian Dulcimer), Guitar (Acoustic Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Tenor Banjo), Keyboard I (conductor), Keyboard II, Drums (Drum set, bell tree, glock) |
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The Boyfriend
2005 Goodspeed Musicals & national tour, Julie Andrews, director
Orchestrated for 10 musicians
Reed I (clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax), Reed II (clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax, bari sax), Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Violin, Banjo/Guitar, Keyboard I (conductor), Bass, Drums (drum set, glock., triangle, splash cym.,
2 wood blocks, siren, sand blocks, temple blocks, castanets, tambourine, ratchet, slap stick)
Orchestrated for 10 musicians
Reed I (clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax), Reed II (clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax, bari sax), Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Violin, Banjo/Guitar, Keyboard I (conductor), Bass, Drums (drum set, glock., triangle, splash cym.,
2 wood blocks, siren, sand blocks, temple blocks, castanets, tambourine, ratchet, slap stick)
"Dan DeLange's orchestrations are absolutely right..."
- Julie Andrews
- Julie Andrews
photos courtesy of Diane Sobolewski