The tunes from “Gypsy” are nearly as well-known today as they were thirty
years ago. The melodies are first-rate, and these arrangements by Rosa will
make you and your organ sound its best. Her arrangements present the melody
as the most important part, and you will find no gratuitous and difficult
scales and arpeggios to slow your preparation.
Rosa Rio lives in Sun City Center, Florida, with her husband Bill Yeoman these days, but she was there
at the beginning of the theatre organ. She has been involved with show business in so many forms throughout her career
that arranging Broadway show music is just another facet. Just to give you a brief idea of why her arrangements demonstrate
superb musicianship, great style, and practical keyboard techniques: In New York City, Rosa served as a vocal coach and
accompanist to many famous singers. Rosa accompanied a young Mary Martin on the night she auditioned for Cole Porter and his
new show “Red, Hot and Blue.” So strong was Rosa's affinity for Broadway melodies that she has used for many years
the well-known
Everything's Coming Up Roses from “Gypsy” as her theme song. These arrangements are
moderately easy and will make you “sound like a pro.”