Which Wicked songbook?

[Angel of Music2]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 4:42pm

If you could quickly help me out that'd be great. Which book would you recommend? The piano/vocal arrangement or the vocal with piano accompaniment? I know both are not for the novice, but which one is easier?

[AlwaysTheAssistantMD]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:56pm

If you just want to play the songs for your own entertainment, then get the standard P/V- the melody line is doubled in the piano parts. However, if you want to use it to bring into auditions, go with piano accompaniment version.

I will say that the piano parts in both books are derived from the rehearsal books, so neither one is that "easy". If you can browse and compare hardcopies at a store, just give them a once over and decide for yourself.

-And I can't remember if they came out with an Easy Piano book for WICKED.

[Angel of Music2]

Posted: 7/29/08 at 11:52pm

Yeah, an easy book did come out, but I want to get as close to the compositions as possible without over whelming myself too much.

I tried looking in stores for the piano accompaniment, but I can never find it. Only the p/v and the easy.

Thanks so much for your opinion!

[AlwaysTheAssistantMD]

Posted: 7/30/08 at 12:40am

Buy it from an online bookseller. And NOT from that store a few blocks up from Times Square.

[temms]

Posted: 7/30/08 at 8:53am

I think you're referring to Colony Records (the store a few blocks up from Times Square.)

Their CDs are stupidly overpriced, and you should really never buy CDs there. But their sheet music is usually marked up only a dollar over than list price, and they are the only place in town to get that stuff (they have a much smaller collection at Sam Ash).

I actually highly recommend Colony for sheet music when you're in NYC. Good selection, decent prices. Just not for CDs.

[Angel of Music2]

Posted: 7/30/08 at 7:54pm

I think Borders overprices their items. But if you're a member you get sent discounts all the time. Still, it's a little of a hassle.

How much does Colony Records sell for?

I ordered off amazon.com. It was on sale for $12! So I was happy.