Gilbert and Sullivan

The World's Great Classical Music-The World's Great Classical Music. The masters of English operetta lyricist/librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan defined the genre and influenced all musical theatre after them. This comprehensive collection in our acclaimed World's Great Classical Music series presents 67 selections from 13 of their collaborations including H.M.S. Pinafore The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Features arias duets and ensembles all newly engraved in their original keys for voice and piano a biography of Gilbert & Sullivan a plot synopsis for each show and Gilbert's own illustrations of characters.

Vocal Selections-14 vocal selections from the Gilbert & Sullivan classic including: I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General * Oh Better Far to Live * Oh Is There Not One Maiden Breast * Poor Wandering One * Pour O Pour the Pirate Sherry * When Frederic Was a Little Lad.

As you read this somewhere in the English-speaking world a production of a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is being rehearsed or presented. It may be taking place in an elementary secondary or high school; a university; an amateurmusical theater group; a summer-stock ensemble; a professional light-opera company. The musical accompaniment may consist of a piano or two - perhaps plus a few other instruments - or a full orchestra. Audiences be theyfirst-time listeners or dyed-in-the wool G&S fanatics will be captivated by the scintillating melodies and effervescent lyrics of those highly unlikely collaborators: Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan and Sir William Schwenck GIlbert.Incredibly despite the seemingly endless popularity of these works which have been published staged recorded broadcast televised and cinematized over the years since their first performances by the D’Oyly Carte Opera inLondon in the 1870s and 1880s there has never been an edition which permitted the guitar-playing masses to enjoy these Victorian gems. Until now. Here for the first time are 52 G&S favorites (or if you will favourites) drawnfrom five of their most popular operettas: H.M.S. Pinafore The Pirates of Penzance Patience Iolanthe The Mikado. arranged with guitar chords in guitar-friendly keys! The very model of a modern music manuscript! Allselections include melody lyrics and guitar chords.

A large collection of fourteen arrangements from seven different Gilbert & Sullivan Operas including Tit-Willow Little Buttercup The Policeman's Song and Three Little Maids.Grade: 4 - 6

These inventive settings of eight Gilbert & Sullivan favourites by the ever-popular Kings Singers offer a multitude of musical rewards. Brilliant farce understated spoof and delicate nuance are all present in abundance. This ocatavo collection contains SATB and Piano with full lyrics. Performance Time: Approx. 24:40.

A breakthrough in making music theory come to life! <br> <br>An ideal teaching supplement brings theory to life by explaining a musical principle then showing it at work in an actual song. <br> <br>Using everything from folk songs to Gilbert & Sullivan favourites and pop hits, abstract music theory becomes easy to understand with this unique combination of explanation and demonstration. <br> <br>Ideal for private tuition, school lessons or anyone who wants to understand more about music theory into practice on the National Curriculum to create a truly fun method of learning. <br> <br>Includes a host of theoretical examples such as Ground Bass Syncopation and 12 Bar Blues Riffs. / Méthodes & études instrumentales / Partition /

Jenkyns’s songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Bats are perfectly gauged for their performers.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with charming lyrics of his own creation. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a localGilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Jenkyns’ songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Snowman are perfectly gauged for their performers. Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert andSullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

from Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance-Well-edited chorus from one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famous operettas. Optional solo for soprano or alto. Includes program notes in the publication.

Jenkyns’ songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Five Little Mice are perfectly gauged for their performers. NB The Five Little Mice come to a sad end in this tale courtesy of a watchful cat.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He wasalso a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Whether you're already a Gilbert and Sullivan fan or are eager to discover the enjoyment of their famous collaboration this is the book for you. For playing or singing or simply listening to the online audio you'll love the lively scores and clever lyrics that are now ready in this exciting collection of arrangements for you and your Ukulele. Songs are presented with standard notes as well as tablature with large chord diagrams and symbols. The online audio lets you hear the melodies the harmonies and allows you to play along with each recorded track.

Ten Tunes From Gilbert And Sullivan have been arranged for Recorder with Guitar accompaniment by John W. Duarte. The recorder part is presented here. Included are classic tunes from The Mikado HMS Pinafore The Pirates of Penzance and more!John W. Duarte (1919-2004) was a British guitarist composer and music journalist. Having received a degree in Chemistry his fascination with the endless possibilities of the Guitar caused him to abandon science in favour of music. Despite having never formally studied music he is regarded as one of the foremost composers for Guitar of the 20th century.