For Narrator Children's Choir And Instrumental Accompaniment (Piano Version)-Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens – Douce et Barbe Bleue Les Fables Enchantées Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault) as well as the adaptation of Maupassant’s short story The Dumpling (2014) – Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull’s eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015 this musical tale for Narrator Children’s Choir and Instrumental Accompaniment was awarded the “Music for Young Performers Prize” by the French Music Publishers Association. Both in the French version and MarciMeth’s excellent English translation it provides the material for an enthralling educational adventure in which children between the ages of five and eight are invited into their first experience of opera and choir singing. With her trademark finesse and sensitivity the composer tells the story of a little girl dealing with the death of a person she’d cherished above all: her grandfather. Written for choir in unison this tale wafts shimmering melodies over an instrumental accompaniment suffused in turn with gentle melancholy and light humour. An art that speaks from an open heart. The work was written in three versions: for Narrator Children’s Choir and Piano (AL30732) for Narrator Children’s Choir and Trio (Clarinet in Bb Cello and Piano: AL30733) for Narrator Children’s Choir and Instrumental Ensemble (Flute Oboe Clarinet in Bb Bassoon Horn Trumpet in C Trombone Percussion 2 Violins Alto Cello Bass: AL30734) Choral score: AL30743 Listen to Isabelle Aboulker talking about “Myla and the Boat-Tree”:

When 18th century British composer Thomas Arne included his song Rule Britannia! in a masque based on the life of Alfred the Great that was presented at Cliveden the country home of Frederick Prince of Wales he could not have imagined that more than two hundred seventy years later his ditty would be known throughout the British Isles and beyond. Rule Britannia! is widely used in the Royal Navy and British Army and is featured each year at the Last Night of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall as a national sing-along.At the time of writing the Dutch actually ‘ruled the waves ’ so this song was more an exhortation than a status report. The lyrics were also a statement ofcivil liberty. Since Cromwell’s time Britain had had a standing army which could be turned against the native population. A standing navy however existed solely to protect the nation from invaders protecting a free populace.Rule Britannia! has been quoted extensively by other composers among them Beethoven Wagner Strauss and Arthur Sullivan. Thomas Arne also penned a version of God Save The King which came to be the British national anthem.

Mila und der Schiffbaum entstand im Auftrag der Académie musicale von Villecroze im Rahmen des Projekts „3 Komponisten schreiben für die Schule“. Es handelt sich dabei um eine musikalische Geschichte für Erzähler Kinderchor und Instrumentalbegleitung die Kindern zwischen fünf und acht Jahren auf pädagogisch wertvolle und spannende Weise zu ersten Erfahrungen mit Musiktheater und Chorgesang verhilft. Mit der tiefen Sensibilität und der Feinsinnigkeit die das Geheimnis ihrer Kunst sind erzählt Isabelle Aboulker die Geschichte eines kleinen Mädchens dem es gelingt über denVerlust eines über alles geliebten Menschen nämlich seines Großvaters hinwegzukommen. Die überaus reizenden Melodien dieses für einstimmigen Chor geschriebenen Werks ranken sich über einer Instrumentalbegleitung in der sich zarte Schwermut und feiner Humor abwechseln – diese Musiksprache kommt direkt aus dem Herzen. Hört zu wie Isabelle Aboulker über 'Mila Und Der Schiffbaum' spricht:  

Simple elegant piece for young voices_x000D_Consists of a beautiful melody with long legato lines works well as a solo too would be good for a school remembrance day event._x000D_From the jean Ashworth Bartle Choral Series for treble voices

A truly special offering this unison Christmas moment allows for inter-generational presentations heightening the emotional impact. Very easy to learn for both young voices and adults the weaving together of these elements is handled with careful attention to detail. A beautiful piano part supports and adds color while the innocence of the Christmas saga unfolds. The addition of a few echoes of the beloved Silent Night completes the package.

This delicate unison setting of the well-known Irish Blessing is both simple and lyrical providing an emotional connection between singers and listeners. The rise and fall of each musical phrase builds momentum to the fourthphrase allowing the melody to soar. Ideal benediction for concert or service!

Sixteen sparkling new musical items for Easter and Springtime from some of today's best-loved children's composers including Sheila Wilson Niki Davies Alison Hedger and others.This invaluable resource provides teachers andleaders of youth singing groups with songs and instrumentals suitable for all children within the Primary age range.The first part of the compilation follows the Biblical story and can be used as a musical framework for a sacredEaster presentation. The second part of the selection contains more general Easter and Springtime songs for use in class and concerts. Also includes a class activity - making a Mini Easter Egg Box from a cross!

Create in Me. Nick Strimple has composed a set of three easy anthems, and lacking in difficulty is absolutely true. But elegant and distinguished also describes these settings of familiar texts. This setting of Psalm 51 is for unison choir or solo voice and organ accompaniment.

A 'syncopation' for children with words by Doris Rowley and music by Alec Rowley. For unison voice and piano accompaniment.

Silent Mice Holy Mice tells the story of how the world's most beloved Christmas carol Silent Night came to be written. Filled with humor and fun writers Jill and Michael Gallina share this unforgettable Christmastale through the antics of some very wise mice ? and a lazy church cat named Sebastian. Designed with elementary voices in mind this delightful musical offers children's choirs easy to sing melodies and clever text rhymesthat make learning quick and enjoyable.

Another beautiful and original setting of the well-known Sabbath eve text. The modal harmony is Shukiar's own changing when you least expect it. Yet this piece for solo or unison choir and keyboard will be easily learned by amateur choirs - and quickly picked up by congregations who will enjoy its style. Level: Meduim

Suitable to be sung as an Evensong anthem this is a very simple and practical setting for Keyboard and Voice - which might be a solo soprano or treble or unison - of a Victorian children's hymn that can still be found in numerous contemporary collections. Its flowing unforced melody is an ideal counterpart to Sabine Baring-Gould's words which like the poems of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'A Child's Garden of Verses' owe their enduring appeal to the sincere expression of a youthful innocence that rings no less true to the sensibility of adults. The Lullaby was written to celebrate the birth of the composer's godson at the request of his grandparents.

A work by Leslie Woodgate (chorus master at the BBC for some 30 years) for unison choir and piano with words by Elizabeth Fleming.

from Trouble in Tahiti-From Leonard Bernstein's one-act opera Trouble in Tahiti. Arranged for unison treble choir and piano. English.

Discovery Level 1-Share the sights and sounds of December with this cheerful holiday original that will warm every heart! Easily learned for younger choirs in elementary and middle school. With flute. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed Unison/opt. 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.