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Dick Whittington and His Cat Musical Overview Product Code: DF6000

To help you find the perfect musical for your next performance, we have provided this overview of the vocal and orchestral demands for this title. Solo Songs: Yes

Ensemble/Large Chorus Songs: Yes

Main Character Details:

John Robin/Stranger/Pinky/Pirate (m): B3-F5 vocals, moderate

Mr. Fitzwarren/Cabier (m): E4-B4 vocals, easy

Miss Mac Grundy/Bloody Bess (m): G3-G5 vocals, moderate

Jenny/Adulay/Pirate: (w): B3-F5 vocals, moderate

James/Smeary (Pirate)/Jaamee (m): B3-F5 vocals, moderate

London Vendor/Hopkins/Pirate (m): C4-E5 vocals, moderate

Dick Whittington (m): A3-G5 vocals, difficult

Alice/Subject (w): E3-F5 vocals, difficult

Child on journey/London street/Cabier (m): C4-A5, moderate

Subject/Pirate/London finale (either): E3-F5 vocals, difficult

Total Number of Songs: 24

Vocal Demands: Difficult

Orchestral Demands: Moderate

Size of Orchestra: Small (2-4)

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©MMXVIBook by JEFF CHURCH

Music and lyrics by RICHARD GRAY

Printed in the United States of AmericaAll Rights Reserved

(DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT)

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