Par CAMPBELL NORMAN / HARRON DON. The musical, Anne of Green Gables is based on the book by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Although written as fiction for readers of all ages it has, in recent decades, become considered as a children's book. Montgomery found her inspiration in a newspaper article describing a couple that were mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of a boy, yet decided to keep her. The music is by Norman Campbell and the lyrics by Don Harron. It is Canada's longest running musical, having been performed every year since 1965 at the Charlottetown Festival at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. / Vocal Music / Répertoire / Voix

Par MC NEFF STEPHEN. My research for Banished began with a small group of students during a Trinity Laban co-lab period in 2013, though the idea goes back over 30 years when I first saw Steve Gooch’s Female Transport and stored the idea of adapting it as an opera until the right opportunity arose. I have been involved in opera for a long time and it has always been a frustration for me that while there is an abundance of female talent (particularly so in conservatories and colleges) there is a noticeable lack of challenging roles available for young women. The roles most often undertaken are maids or innocent girls, compliant wives or tomboys. Not that the problem is necessarily confined exclusively to young women, but where good roles exist, the women are all too often merely passive or victims. Things happen to them rather than them making things happen. They are unable to influence their circumstances and are usually resigned to their fate. Worse still, they are often judged in some way responsible for what happens to them, culpable even because of their looks, their way of life or a streak of independence. Just think about Mimi, Carmen and Violetta (to name only three on a long list). All these characters die, and their attempts at individuality contribute to their demise in some way that they have no control over. With some exceptions female characters in opera are too often sad, mad or bad. Redressing this balance and taking advantage of the richness in vocal talent is only one reason to write an opera reflecting the reality of a group of strong women who work things out for themselves. The transportation of people to Australia at the beginning of the nineteenth century is not a particularly well understood part of history beyond a sort of folk myth. What were the circumstances, who were the people and what happened to them? Opera does not exist to completely answer these questions, but it can focus on the women as individuals and help tell their story. (All the women named in the opera actually existed.) My approach has to been to put the women’s narrative centre stage and, in the confines of an oppressive, dangerous environment go with them on their journey as they survive or sink. The demands on the women are huge. At every turn they are oppressed by their jailers, the system that brought them here and their own low expectations. They have to work out ways to overcome these odds. We discover them through their music in solos and ensembles, sometimes reflective, at other times boasting about their lives a petty criminals and trying to establish status and pecking order. Alongside this I have used references to music of the time to create another reality built on larger ensembles and choruses. This is a sort of collective consciousness aware of loss, longing and context – even of a broad political dimension to the realities of Transportation. Despite the acute awareness of their circumstances in these ensembles, there is also a resilience and strength that transcends the individual stories. Stephen McNeff / Instrumental Music / Répertoire / Voix

Have you always wanted to be able to sing? Then this book is for you – because it's never too late! This all-in-one tutor book covers approximately two years of singing lessons and includes essential music theory and technical skills for beginners. The learning process is broken down into bite-sized manageable chunks with two CDs containing a wealth of music from classical and folk to pop and jazz to sing along to. Additional piano accompaniments to the songs are downloadable from this website.Packed with information teaching advice and top tips from the experts this beginner singer’s method is perfect for those keen to begin singing butaren’t sure where to start!

The Easy Gospel Fake Book. A beginning fake book for players new to ?faking?! This great collection contains over 100 favorite gospel songs all in the key of C. Each song features lyrics and simplified chords that remain true to each original tune, with large, easy-to-read music notation. Includes: Amazing Grace ? At Calvary ? Because He Lives ? Blessed Assurance ? Church in the Wildwood ? Do Lord ? Give Me That Old Time Religion ? He Touched Me ? Higher Ground ? His Eye Is on the Sparrow ? His Name Is Wonderful ? How Great Thou Art ? I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy ? I Saw the Light ? I'll Fly Away ? In the Garden ? Just a Closer Walk with Thee ? Mansion over the Hilltop ? More Than Wonderful ? The Old Rugged Cross ? Precious Lord, Take My Hand ? Precious Memories ? Put Your Hand in the Hand ? Rock of Ages ? Shall We Gather at the River? ? Sweet By and By ? Turn Your Radio On ? Upon This Rock ? When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder ? Whispering Hope ? Will the Circle Be Unbroken ? Wings of a Dove ? and dozens more!

Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions-This terrific collection in the Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions series features 12 Beatles classics with Vocal parts transcribed exactly as they were recorded including lead harmony and background parts and all Vocal inflections plus a Keyboard reduction of the instrumental parts and chord labels.Songs include: Because Day Tripper Drive My Car Good Day Sunshine In My Life Nowhere Man Paperback Writer Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band This Boy (Ringo's Theme) Ticket to Ride With a Little Help from My Friends and You Won't See Me.

Pro Vocal Women's Edition Volume 15-Kelly Clarkson rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol and has since been established as 'The Original American Idol”. This book contains the lyrics melody and chord symbols for eight of the most famous Kelly Clarkson hits. Volume 15: Kelly Clarkson includes: Because Of You Behind These Hazel Eyes Breakaway Low Miss Independent A Moment Like This Since U Been Gone and Walk Away.The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player but it is also enhanced forPC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo!Perfect for home rehearsal parties auditions corporate events and gigs without a backup band. Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition the ‘Pro Vocal’ series is for you!

26 Italian Songs And Arias contains arias sung and loved by the greatest singers in the world, and this version is for Medium/Low Voice with Piano Accompaniment. This edition draws on original manuscripts and historical first editions, along with recent research of prominent musicologists, to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. It also enhances your enjoyment of the arias with a fascinating background about their original appearance in cantatas and operas, and about their composers. It will be easier than ever to learn the arias because the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet removes doubts about correctpronunciation. / Répertoire d'Examen / Recueil / Voix