A Selkie Tale is a short music-theatre work (duration about 25 minutes) designed for performance by seven- to eleven-year-olds year olds. Four solo roles and several separate chorus groups give scope for the participation of a large number of children of all ability levels.The story is a humorous version of the Orkney folk-tale of an islander kidnapping a Selkie wife - a creature who is a seal in the sea and a woman on the land. Things go hilariously wrong with the Selkie wife escaping to rejoin her companions in the sea and Mansie the islander facing a most uncongenial alliance with his cousin and housekeeper Miss Trowie-Tattibogle.Vocal part.Thisis a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

Now in its second edition A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian German and French the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough consistent explanations it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers vocal coaches and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere presenting the sounds of each language in logical order along with essential information on matters such as diacriticalmarks syllabification word stress and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries. Presented in an attractively concise format the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed on the characteristics of vowel length the sequencing of sounds between words as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists. Attractively concise format Provides specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers

A Brown Bird Singing (published in 1922) is second only to the Roses of Picardy in popularity among Wood’s vast oeuvre. With lyrics by composer Royden Barrie the romantic words are well matched to the touching melody. The songhas been recorded many times since it appeared including a version by jazz songstress Peggy Lee and one arranged for zither.Haydn Wood earned his reputation as a giant of British light music in the twentieth century through aprolific career that encompassed performance as Violin soloist and conductor and as well as composer of some of the nation’s favourite melodies. Wood was not only was a gifted and popular creator of Orchestral works and musicaltheatre but also the composer more than 200 songs in his lifetime -- perhaps inspired by his long and happy marriage to singer Dorothy Court -- many of them the greatest hits of their era. This sheet music presents A Brown BirdSinging arranged in A Flat for Vocal Duet SA or TB and Piano.

Show us a Song! offers a truly immersive approach to singing that embraces music drama movement staging and performing - the Lin Marsh way! Structured around ten original songs on a variety of school topics this book offers teachers a treasure chest of ideas and activities to develop musicianship creativity literacy and general knowledge and understanding. Each song comes with informative notes imaginative ideas for soundscapes and seedling ideas for groups to develop.Ten songs on popular school themes specially written for young voices by Lin MarshCD with stylish backing tracks and inspiringperformances sung by Lin MarshTopics include: Victorian England food from around the world festivals and celebrations space the seasons (winter) technology and the jungleDevelops musical learning in line with the requirements of the music curriculum (Key Stage 1-2)Photocopiable music pages

The vocal score including all 14 songs to this musical by Richard Rodger's daughter Mary. Includes: Happily Ever After · In a Little While · Normandy · Sensitivity · Shy · Song of Love · Yesterday I Loved You · and more.