Woodwind Doubling in Musicals

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1. Jonathan Tunick says:

   February 4, 2014 at 6:55 pm

   Correct doubles for SWEENEY TODD:

   1. Flute, Piccolo, Soprano Recorder (opt) , Alto Recorder (opt)
   2. Oboe, English Horn
   3. Flute, Piccolo, Eb Clarinet, Clarinet
   4. Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
   5. Bassoon

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   • Bret Pimentel says:

     February 4, 2014 at 7:07 pm

     Updated to reflect this information. Note: Mr. Tunick is the orchestrator of this show.

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2. David Bullard says:

   September 29, 2015 at 3:16 pm

   Sept. 29, 2015
   Doing Sweeny the end of Oct.-Early Nov. and Reed I (Tunick’s Orch.) only calls for optional soprano recorder (no alto) (Act I,#14 & #16 (maybe 2 doz. bars each) not worth the trouble unless you’re a recorder fan!
   (of no particular importance, just thought I’d mention it)

   Best,
   Dave B.

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