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Ruby: The Story of Ruby Bridges Musical Overview Product Code: RD8000

To help you find the perfect musical for your next performance, we have provided this overview of the vocal and orchestral demands for this title. Solo Songs: Yes Ensemble/Large Chorus Songs: Yes Main Character Details: Older Ruby (w): age 17; F3-B4 vocals, moderate Younger Ruby (w): age 6; E3-B4 vocals, moderate Lucile (w): E3-A4 vocals, moderate Mrs. Henry (w): A3-B4 vocals, easy Total Number of Songs: 7 Vocal Demands: Easy Orchestral Demands: Easy Size of Orchestra: Small (2-4)

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©MMXVII byBook and lyrics by CHRISTINA HAM

Music and lyrics by GARY RUE

Printed in the United States of AmericaAll Rights Reserved

(RUBY: THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES)

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New York, NY 10036 • Phone: (212) 765-5630

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1. The Den of SegregationMusic by Gary Rue

Lyrics By Christina Ham & Gary RueBlues ShuffleALL

RUBY:THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES

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Music by Gary RueLyrics By Christina Ham and Gary Rue

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7. When the Saints Go Marching In/This Little Light of Mine

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING INMusic by Milton Black, Lyrics By Katharine Purvis

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINEMusic and Lyrics by Harry Dixon Loes

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