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I've never used REHEARSCORE specifically, however I have used SEQUENCED backing tracks for shows before....I sequenced them from the actual scores for the show. It's nice because you have the COMPLETE score from the start orchestrated usually with the piano dominant until the group learns the songs and then I think you can selectively remove the piano note-for-note vocal line and keep the orchestrated backgrounds. If you plan on using it for the show that's a consideration because usually singers get used to the background tracks just like singing along KARAOKE style. The advantage I had when I sequenced shows I did, is that I can control the NUANCES for the singers - taking the stylistic liberties they might want, including tempo, the KEY they sing it in, and timing. The BIGGEST issue with using these tracks is when you have dialogue interspersed with the music and you're not sure how long the dialogue is going to take. BUT even with only amateur singers - I've used these tracks and they get used to knowing how much time they have to deliver the lines which are interspersed. Advantage of having the tracks from the outset...and the six - eight weeks rehearsal they have to work with them.
They are fun to work with and I've HEARD ONE of those shows done using them - well actually two, and it's really quite good to have a full orchestra when you can't afford a live orchestra - which in the case of small musicals and small community theaters, is a new-found asset. Actually I THINK I have ONE show that was a REHEARSCORE show someone sent me though I know it's not everything in this case - just the main songs but orchestrated. There are companies online that do full show sequencing and they're very accommodating insofar as working with you on cuts, cues, keys, tempos, nuances and so forth. And they're very musical people - music theater oriented - and understand how singers sing and adjust things (or can) to suit the needs. Have a look at http://www.custombroadwaymidi.com/ - www.custombroadwaymidi.com/ or http://www.bway2.com/ - http://www.bway2.com/ for their lists of shows they already have sequenced OR they both can sequence the shows for you - you supply scores ahead of time and they sequence the whole show as needed...the way you need it done.
Anyway, good luck with it. HOPE it works for you if you decide.
TonyDi
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"Almost famous"
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