Format : Score
SKU: PE.EP72698A
ISBN 9790577010519. 210 x 297mm inches. English.
Commissioned by Making Music with funds from the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Foundation
First performance: 12th March 2016, Waltham Singers, conducted by Andrew Fardell, King Edward's Grammar School, Chelmsford.
Music runs through the story of Arion, which begins with a singing competition in Sicily. Arion wins the prize, and this puts his life in danger: his newfound wealth excites the Greed of the sailors who are supposed to be bringing him back to Corinth, and they threaten to kill him. They allow Arion to sing one last song, and the power of his singing attracts dolphins to the ship. At The End of his song, he jumps overboard, and one of the dolphins carries him to safety. So Arion’s musical gift gets him into trouble, but it is also his salvation.
The idea of being rescued by a music-loving dolphin is very appealing. In Robert Graves’ account of the myth, the dolphin could not bear to be parted from Arion, and accompanied him back to court, where “it soon succumbed to a life of luxury.” However, Herodotus says that, after his rescue and return to Corinth, Arion failed to return the dolphin to the sea, and it died there. Apollo placed the dolphin among the stars, and next to it, Arion’s lyre, in recognition of his musical skill. This is one of the mythical explanations of the origins of the constellations Delphinus and Lyra.
It seems natural to sing a story that has singing at its heart. When I was asked by the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Trust to write a choral work for Making Music, something that would be within reach of many choirs, and involve children, this story struck me as ideal: the men of the chorus could be the bloodthirsty sailors, and the women could create an atmosphere of mystery for the arrival of the dolphins, represented by children’s voices. There would be one solo voice: Arion, the marvellous singer. Andrew Fardell, the conductor who was advisor to this commission, had suggested that I might use the same instrumentation as a popular arrangement of Orff’s Carmina Burana, a work that, as well as using children’s chorus, features a solo countertenor. I thought the magical, otherworldly quality of this voice would help to convey the extraordinary effect Arion’s singing had on all who heard it.
- Jonathan Dove
SKU: HL.49045039
ISBN 9783795708962. 6.0x9.25 inches. German.
Im Jahr 2012 fand in Frankfurt am Main das Kolloquium <> uber und mit Rolf Riehm unter der Leitung von Hans-Klaus Jungheinrich statt. Der Band versammelt die Beitrage dieses Symposiums - erganzt um zwei Aufsatze von Marion Saxer und Nicolas Schalz.
SKU: YM.GTP01101268
ISBN 9784636108996. 9.5 x 12 inches.
The In C Major series, designed for beginners who have recently started playing the piano, allows you to choose and expand your repertoire with the songs you want to play, making it easy for new piano players to enjoy. This collection features 20 popular songs from the golden era of Vocaloid music and beloved anime theme songs. It includes nostalgic and renowned Vocaloid tracks, as well as iconic anime songs that have been covered by music games and various artists. All the songs are arranged in keys without key signatures (either in C major or A minor), making it an enjoyable book to dive into. Give your favorite song a try and enjoy playing!
SKU: BT.9781408190395
ISBN 9781408190395. English.
Kaye Umansky's witty tale of Lincoln Green tights, girl power and boy-band hero, Robin Hood, is sure to delight and entertain audiences and performers alike.
Perfect for upper primaryschool performances; there are plenty of parts, large and small and a full quiver of show-stealing songs by award-winning composer, Stephen Chadwick.
The outlaws of Sherwood Forest have raided again and the evil Prince Johnplots a trap for Robin Hood: he will hold an archery contest and award a golden arrow - and a dungeon - to the winner.
Robin's eye-watering speed with his bow and arrow are legend, but as Marion and Mensa, the wisewoman,suspect, it's all sleight of hand. Robin's a truly terrible shot! So how can he win the prize, avoid the dungeon and - most importantly - keep his fame intact?
The complete performance pack with its photocopiablescript, full audio CD support and piano vocal score includes everything you need for rehearsing and presenting the final show. No music reading required.
SKU: HL.126655
ISBN 9781480386785. UPC: 888680004576. 8.5x11.0x0.152 inches. John Jacobson/John Higgins.
Did you know under evergreen trees all over the world, Santa's toys come alive on Christmas Eve? It's true! For a period of time when you and your family are fast asleep, there is genuine glee under the tree with marching toy soldiers, beautiful princess dolls, marionettes dancing off their strings, teddy bears that tango, rag dolls that rock and roll, and so much more! Your cast members will love acting out the personalities of their favorite toys, all the while discovering that “Christmas dreams, large or small, can come true, for one and all.†This charming holiday musical features five original songs and easy-to-learn rhyming dialog with over 30 speaking parts. The ENHANCED Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, helpful production guide with staging and costume suggestions, PLUS an enclosed CD-ROM with reproducible singer and speaking parts. Suggested for Grades K-3. 25 minutes.
SKU: HL.49005771
ISBN 9790001031608. UPC: 073999353112. 9.0x12.0x0.268 inches. French - German.
Fr./Ger.
SKU: MN.60-7004
UPC: 688670670046.
Rousing setting of tune MARION. Trumpets provide punch. Frequently known as Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart. Many alterations abound in current hymnals (including omission and/or renumbering of stanzas). Uses public domain text in entirety which may be reproduced for congregational use. Exhibits grand style..
SKU: HL.329272
UPC: 840126905571. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
The Kookaburra is a terrestrial tree kingfisher bird native to Australia. The distinctive and humorous call of the bird sounds like it is laughing, thus becoming the central subject to Marion Sinclair's 1932 nursery rhyme chronicling the life and times of the titular bird.
SKU: HL.49004011
ISBN 9790001040280. UPC: 884088054465. 7.5x10.75x0.303 inches. French.
Contents: Le retour du marin- Sont trois jeun' capitaines- Mona- L'oiseau captif- Dialogue des metamorphoses- Il etait une fille- Il etait une petit naivre- La fille du rois Loys- Le roi Dagobert- Cadet Rouselle- Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre- Le joli tambour- En passant par la Lorraine- En revenant d'Auvergne- Notre bon duc de Savoie- Bon voyage, Monsieur Dumollet- La Marion et le bossu- La bell', si nous etiom'- Canto per ma mio- Aupres de ma blonde- Chanson de la mariee- Ann hinni gouz- Il etait un' bergere- Gentil coqu'licot- La-haut, sur les montagnes- Adieux a la jeunesse- Le pommier d'aout- Il pleut, il pleut, bergere- Mon petit oiseau- Le mois de mai- Rossignolet du bois- L'amour de moi- C'est mon ami- Lorsque j'avions des noisettes- C'est les gens de Bouze- Ma grand'mere- Je t'aurai, ma brunette- La petite robe- Quand j'etais chez mon pere- Le sabotier- Le bricou- La ronde de la vieille- Les sabots- Si tu le voyais- Tambourin- Au clair de la lune- Ah! vous dirai-je, maman- Savez-vous planter les choux?- Sur le pont d'Avignon- Ah! mon beau chateau- La mer' Michel- Nous n'irons plus au bois- Frere Jacques- J'ai du bon tabac- As-tu vu la casquette-La Polichinelle- Tremp' ton pain- Ramene tes moutons- Le chevalier du guet- Compere Guilleri- La Monaco- Maman, les p'tits bateaux- Ragotin- La bonne aventure- Dame Tartine- Dis-moi, m'amour la caille- Berceuse du petit gars- Fais dodo, Colas- Berceuse d'Auvergne-Le furet du bois joli- Le coucou- Le peureux- Notre ane- L'ane et le loup- Le chanson de l'aveine- Les tisserands- Le vigneron- Plantons la vigne- Chaudron troue- Il est ne, le divin enfant- Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris- Marce des rois- Vive Henri IV- Ah! ca ira- Le chant du depart- La Marseillaise. - Aupres de ma blonde - Chanson de la mariee - Ann hinni gouz.
