Song Selections

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Song 1

Song Title: This Is A Tale You Know

Show Name: The Wolves of Winter

Character Name: Rainard and the Village Ensemble

Song High Note: C4 (Rainard)

Song Low Note: G2 (Rainard)

Tags: Opening Ensemble Number, Waltz, Wistful, Cautionary, Foreboding, Declaration, Foreshadowing

Vocal Notes: Rainard opens the piece with a powerful declaration.  The four note motif in the accompanying orchestra during the rests is Elvera’s theme, so make sure this is profoundly present.  Later, the Ensemble joins Rainard as they sing about the Test of Love Tournament.

Song Context/Analysis: This piece is sung at the start of the Test of Love Tournament where Onyx and Rose are next to enter.  The number directly transitions to “Are You Scared of the Frost Forest? / The One I Love,” so be sure to make the transition smooth between the actors and orchestra pit.

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Song 2

Song Title: Transformation

Show Name: The Wolves of Winter

Character Name: Elvera and Onyx

Song High Note: G5 (Elvera), G4 (Onyx)

Song Low Note: C-sharp 4 (Elvera), C3 (Onyx)

Tags: Dramatic, Moderate Tempo, Powerful, Unnerving, Declaration, Temptation, Seductive

Vocal Notes: Be mindful of vocal endurance during this piece as it is rather long.  Consider voice inflection, diction, and motivation as the lines are delivered and sung.  Make sure that spoken lines are heard over the orchestra pit.  The vocal melody of this entire piece is taken from Franz Shubert’s “The Elf King” (1815).  Some intervals are unusual and dissonant.  Having the actors read about and listen to “The Elf King” before performing this piece will be beneficial to delivery and figurative comprehension.  This classical piece was chosen as it mirrors Onyx and Elvera’s situation.

Song Context/Analysis: Onyx has just said that he wishes for Elvera to take away all of his pain.  Elvera warns him that the change takes commitment, that he won’t be the same, and that he cannot turn back.  Onyx seems determined to follow through with it…until Elvera says that he must stay in the Frost Forest with her forever.

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Song 3 – SENSITIVE SUBJECT/ CONTENT WARNING: Contains political dehumanization

Song Title: They’re Barely Human

Show Name: The Wolves of Winter

Character Name: Arcadio and Rainard

Song High Note: E4 (Arcadio), D4 (Rainard)

Song Low Note: A-sharp 2 (Arcadio), G-sharp 2 (Rainard)

Tags: Up-tempo, Jazz, Swing, Two-Feel, Piano, Argumentative, Controversial, Manipulation, Villain Song

Vocal Notes: Similarly to “Transformation,” this piece is a debate where one person is trying to convince the other to take their side.  While performing, be sure the spoken lines between singing are heard clearly as there will be piano accompaniment.  Be sure to find the proper balance between Arcadio’s sincerity, manipulation tactics, and comic relief.  Try not to make Rainard too angry.  Remember his feelings ultimately stem from grief.

Song Context/Analysis: Arcadio wants things to return as they once were with Elvera ruling over the Winter Wolves.  Arcadio tries to convince Rainard to help him with this.  Rainard wants nothing to do with the Wolves and think it is best to leave them alone.