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”:

A pleasant unison piece by Robert C. LauOn the easy side for youth or adult choir keyboard accompaniment with optional C instrument and rhythm

MacMillan's setting of text by R. C. Trevelyan using a traditional dutch carol. This is a simple piece for unison choir which is given a colourful piano part to enhance its sense of progress. Easy for children to pick up and attractive to listen to.

This is a gentle lullaby in traditional Gaelic style which is arranged for Unsion Voices and Piano. There is also an optional part for a C instrument.

Harmonised and arranged by C H Kitson. Words translated from the French Quittez Pasteurs by Alice Raleigh.

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.