SKU: AP.98-RWS238500

ISBN 9781470692711. UPC: 038081608563. English.

Two Christmas classics have been masterfully re-arranged into a harmonic minor mode providing a new twist on these holiday favorites. Robert W. Smith has woven together Joy To The World, Deck The Halls and Jingle Bells with quotes from other familiar melodies including The Dreidel Song and Hallelujah Chorus. A welcome addition to the holiday repertoire for developing orchestra.

Original Item#: RWS-2385-00.

SKU: IS.WE6239EM

ISBN 9790365062393.

SKU: CF.YPS207F

ISBN 9781491152959. UPC: 680160910458.

Factory Child is a protest song against child sweatshops. The piece depicts the factory life of children laboring many hours a day and manufacturing the shoes and clothes that end up in American retail stores. Young performers will find this thought-provoking piece an excellent way to use their musical voice to affect change.
Factory Child is a protest song against child sweatshops. Written in memory of Mrs. Peterson, who loved children dearly, the piece depicts the factory life of children laboring 16+ hours a day, manufacturing the shoes and clothes that end up in American retail stores.Factory Child begins with factory sounds and an oppressive, repetitive pattern that supports the melody carried by the upper voices. The second section is composed of wistful, dream-like sounds and melodies that have traces of children’s songs that remind us that these children forced into labor would love to have the opportunity to play, attend school, and dream, but cannot and realistically have little hope for a life we consider normal.  The middle section gives way to more sounds from the factory. The climax is a raucous circus-like waltz using themes from both sections.The percussion parts can be covered by six players. Some players will need to cover two parts. Use someone from the wind section if you do not have six, as some of the parts, although important, are not very difficult. The second clarinet never goes over the break and the bass line is usually doubled in the euphonium as well as in the low reeds.This piece is an excellent way for young performers to use their musical voice to affect change. It is a great discussion starter for researching where our apparel comes from and why to stay away from some brands. It can also make students aware of the fantastic opportunity they have to attend school that children in other parts of the world do not. Young students will find this piece very thought provoking.Ed Kiefer .

SKU: FJ.B1548S

English.

What a fun piece for beginners! Using only six pitches and simple eighth note rhythms, Jester Dance brings the spirit of the Renaissance to your stage. The bells on the jester's costume jingle as he jumps, tumbles, and dances for the king's entertainment. There is even a surprise conjuring' trick provided by the slapstick. A guaranteed fun time for everyone!