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Lionel Bart

Born: 1930. Died: 1999. Lived in: England

He was born Lionel Begleiter, the youngest of seven surviving children of Galician Jews, Yetta (nee Darumstundler) and Morris Begleiter, a master tailor. He grew up in Stepney; his father worked in the area as a tailor in a garden shed. He started his songwriting career in amateur theatre, first at The International Youth Centre in 1952 where he and a friend wrote a revue together called IYC Revue 52. The following year the pair auditioned for a production of the Leonard Irwin play The Wages of Eve at London's Unity Theatre. Shortly afterward Bart began composing songs for Unity Theatre productions, contributing material (including the title song) to its 1953 revue Turn It Up, and songs for its 1953 pantomime, an agitprop version of Cinderella. While at the Unity he was talent-spotted by Joan Littlewood, and so joined Theatre Workshop. He also wrote comedy songs for the Sunday lunchtime BBC radio programme The Billy Cotton Band Show.

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Media Articles
Obituary, The Independent, Lionel Bart Dies

Obituary, New York Times, Lionel Bart, 68, Songwriter; Created the Musical 'Oliver'


Arrangements | Trax CDs

Lionel Bart : Oliver! : Songbook : 073999788075 : 0634023950 : 00378807

Lionel Bart : Oliver!

The vocal score to all 32 pieces in the beloved musical, featuring: As Long As He Needs Me - Consider Yourself - Food, Glorious Food - Oliver - Where Is Love? - and more.

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40419b | Songbook | $65.00 | PVG


Individual Folios

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As Long As He Needs Me : SSA : Norman Leyden : Oliver! : Songbook : 00378863 : 073999788631 : 0634024485

Norman Leyden : As Long As He Needs Me

Available: SATB, SSA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00378863


Consider Yourself : 3-Part : John Leavitt : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 08551601 : 073999876161

John Leavitt : Consider Yourself

From Oliver, the ever-popular Broadway musical by Lionel Bart comes this rollicking production number! John Leavitt's sparkling arrangement for younger choirs will make your audience feel right at home and get your concert off to a great start!Available separately: 2-Part, 3-Part and ShowTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:30.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551601 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Consider Yourself : TTBB : Tom Gentry : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00137947 : 812817020344

Tom Gentry : Consider Yourself

Lionel Bart was a writer of English pop music and musicals and is best known for creating the book, lyrics and music for the 1960 hit musical, and later film, Oliver! Tome Gentry, one of the foremost barbershop arrangers, has given us this playful, welcoming creation which captures the spirit and character of the song. The soaring harmonies and special treatment individual parts are a delight to the ear.

Arranger: Tom Gentry | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00137947 | Digital Version Available


Consider Yourself : SATB : Norman Leyden : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00378865 : 073999788655 : 0634024507

Norman Leyden : Consider Yourself

Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, SA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00378865
Other Voicings: SA


Food Glorious Food : 2-Part : Aden G. Lewis : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00378869 : 073999788693 : 063402454X

Aden G. Lewis : Food Glorious Food

Now available with a new ShowTrax CD accompaniment, here is the show-stopping answer to the question, More, sir?

Arranger: Aden G. Lewis | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00378869 | Showtrax CD Available


I'd Do Anything : 3-Part : Mac Huff : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 08551717 : 073999964530

Mac Huff : I'd Do Anything

Lionel Bart's wonderful adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel is classic Broadway at its best! This setting in the Discovery series is a natural for young performers.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551717 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Oliver - Choral Highlights : SATB : Roger Emerson : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 08621344 : 073999735840

Roger Emerson : Oliver - Choral Highlights

A perfect way to introduce the music from one of Broadway's classic musicals. Originally staged in 1960, Lionel Bart's musical tale of Dickens' Oliver Twist still charms today's audiences. Includes: Consider Yourself, Food, Glorious Food, I'd Do Anything, and Where is Love?Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 8:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $6.99 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08621344 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, 2-Part


Oliver! (Choral Selections) : SATB : Norman Leyden : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00378886 : 073999788860 : 0634024663

Norman Leyden : Oliver! (Choral Selections)

Available: SATB, SAB, SSA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00378886
Other Voicings: SSA, SAB


Where Is Love? : SATB : Joshua Shank : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 08745689 : 884088106539

Joshua Shank : Where Is Love?

From the Broadway musical Oliver, this contemporary setting offers lush vocal textures over a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. Duration: Approx. 4:40.

Arranger: Joshua Shank | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745689


Where Is Love? : SATBB : Pais Rutherford : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00103820 : 884088694135

Pais Rutherford : Where Is Love?

From the Broadway musical Oliver, the purity of a cappella voices showcase the emotion and longing of this beautiful song. From the simple opening, the setting gradually builds in harmonic and lyric richness and into a full climax before retreating to a gentle conclusion. For advanced jazz and concert choirs.

Arranger: Pais Rutherford | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00103820 | Digital Version Available


Where Is Love? : SSAA : Kirby Shaw : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 08621681 : 884088362836

Kirby Shaw : Where Is Love?

Here is the tender love ballad from Oliver in a shimmering a cappella setting for women's voices. A gem!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.80 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08621681
Other Voicings: SSA, SATB, SSA, SSAA


Who Will Buy? : SSAA : Dave Briner : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00362287

Dave Briner : Who Will Buy?

Arranger: Dave Briner | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella |
00362287 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, SATB, SATB, TTBB


Who Will Buy? : SSA : Norman Leyden : Oliver! : Sheet Music : 00378912 : 073999159325 : 0634024906

Norman Leyden : Who Will Buy?

Available: SATB, SSA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00378912

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