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

This giant two-volume resource will be indispensable for teachers working with children singing solos. There is a large variety of material, from classic Disney songs to Broadway to movie favorites to songs from 'Sesame Street.? Each volume has songs for both girls and boys and includes a CD (Volume 2) or online audio (Volume 1) with Piano accompaniments for each song. In addition, the CD contains tempo adjustment and transposition software for use on your computer.Kids' Musical Theatre Collection: Volume 2 includes 30 songs from stage, screen and television musicals, these are by far Hal Leonard's largest collections of solos for children. Songs in this volume include: Baby Mine (Dumbo), Be Kind to Your Parents (Fanny), Bein' Green (Sesame Street), Dream for Your Inspiration (The Muppets Take Manhattan), Friend (Snoopy!!!), Gary, Indiana (The Music Man), Getting to Know You (The King and I), God Help the Outcasts (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), I Always Knew (Annie Warbucks), I Don't Want to Live on the Moon (Sesame Street), I Won't Grow Up (Peter Pan) and more. / Voix

20 of the best Grades 4-5 Songs selected by the major Examination Boards. Par PEGLER HEIDI. The Best Of Singing Grades 4-5 (Low Voice) celebrates the wealth of exciting repertoire featured on the current ABRSM and Trinity College London singing syllabuses. As well as carefully selected range of classical, contemporary and folk songs, these books bring together some of the greatest jazz standards and Broadway hits ever written, all edited to the highest standard and complete with accompanying CD./ Recueil / Chant

The Complete Resource for Community Choirs. Par BURNS ALISON / PARTINGTON GITIKA. 43 flexible songs, from simple unison to four parts, by established writers and arrangers Ideal for community choirs of all types and school groups of 11+ years Vast range of repertoire, including well-known pop songs, traditional songs from around the world, contemporary songs, protest songs, and rounds Diverse themes, including Peace and Reflection, Liberty and Freedom, and Celebrations Warm-ups and practical tips on working with amateur singers and the natural voice Supporting rehearsal plans for each song, from the basis of learning by ear Copiable pages CD containing MP3s of learning tracks (providing individual vocal parts) and backing tracks for some pieces Recordings of full performances available to download Community Voiceworks is an unrivalled collection of fun, reflective, empowering, and moving songs in the practical Voiceworks format. With five sections covering a variety of life's key themes, there is something for everyone - from classic hits such as 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay', 'If I had a hammer', 'Walking on Sunshine', and 'Something Inside So Strong' to well-known traditional songs and new works by acclaimed choir leaders. The CD provides recordings of individual parts, allowing non-readers to learn aurally, and song sheets are photocopiable. A truly inclusive collection for all groups who love singing together, regardless of experience!/ Recueil / Voix

A beautifully presented, full-colour illustrated collection of songs to soothe and calm. Lyrics to all songs are included, in addition to a CD that contains performances of every song to help you and your child to unwind and relax. / Voix

30 of the best Grades 1-3 Songs selected by the major Examination Boards. Par PEGLER HEIDI. The Best Of Singing Grades 1-3 (High Voice) celebrates the wealth of exciting repertoire featured on the current ABRSM and Trinity College London singing syllabuses. As well as carefully selected range of classical, contemporary and folk songs, these books bring together some of the greatest jazz standards and Broadway hits ever written, all edited to the highest standard and complete with accompanying CD. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Chant

12 Songs In Full, Authentic Editions, Plus 16-Bar Audition Versions. Par LLOYD WEBBER ANDREW. A dozen of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most memorable musical theatre compositions for women's voices. The book includes full versions and 16-bar audition cuts for each song, and recorded accompaniments for both versions available online for download or streaming./ Recueil / Chant de Femmes

Singbook is an inspirational resource for all singing leaders working with children and young people, and contains 12 songs by some of today's most exciting songwriters. Suitable for established singing leaders seeking new repertoire, and those leading singing groups for the first time. Inspires young people with an exciting and vibrant mix of styles. Celebrates our cultural diversity, combining songs from Gujarati, Chinese and Albanian music with the best of the UK. Each song includes warm-ups, learning strategies and interviews with the songwriters. All vocal parts and lyric sheets are photocopiable. The songs are graded and colour-coded into three levels - Starting, Developing and Challenging. This edition features full Piano scores for those wishing to accompany their singers themselves, or for Piano-based rehearsal. To be used alongside Singbook (Catalogue No. 0571523986) Produced in association with Youth Music and NASUWT / Voix

Par BROWN JASON ROBERT. The complete vocal score for the musical, based on the novel by Robert James Walker, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. The Bridges of Madison County won a Tony Award for Best Original Musical Score in 2014. / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Voix

Par PEGLER HEIDI / WEDGWOOD P.. 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, but aren't sure where to start! / Niveau : Facile / Méthode / Voix

Ce volume passionnant de la série Pro Vocal vous permet de chanter avec son-alike pistes à 10 primé aux Grammy Awards chansons pop féminine entre 2000 et 2009.Que vous soyez un chanteur de karaoké ou la préparation à une audition, la série Pro Vocal est pour vous. Le livre contient les paroles, la mélodie, et les symboles d'accord pour huit chansons classiques. Le CD contient des démos pour l'écoute et pistes d'accompagnement afin que vous puissiez chanter en même temps.Le CD est jouable sur n'importe quel CD, mais il est également améliorée pour les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs PC et Mac de sorte que vous pouvez régler l'enregistrement à n'importe quelle hauteur sans changer le tempo! Parfait pour les répétitions à la maison, les partis, les auditions, les événements corporatifs, concerts et sans une bande de sauvegarde.Parmi les chansons retrouvez: Ain't No Other Man - Beautiful - Chasing Pavements - Don't Know Why - Halo - I Try Et Plus! / Voix

Chanter Harmony Made Easy vous apprend à chanter l'harmonie à l'oreille. Murphy et les amis de Bill Evans, Janet Beazley, et Chris Stuart s'unissent pour chanter quelques beaux trios et quatuors. D'abord, vous entendez les trois (ou quatre) voix mélangeant ensemble, puis vous entendez chaque partie d'harmonie chanté séparément. Vous apprendrez votre part en chantant avec nous. Nous chantons plusieurs chansons en trois touches différentes alors peu importe ce que votre gamme vocale, vous pouvez tenter votre chance à chanter le rôle principal. Parfois, les hommes (le projet de loi, Chris) prennent la tête, parfois les femmes (Murphy, Janet) de prendre les devants. Avec trois touches à choisir, vous pouvez également trouver une partie de l'harmonie en fonction de votre voice.Along la façon dont nous offrons quelques conseils utiles telles que 'Qu'est-ce que je touche chanter?' 'Comment puis-je trouver ma part de l'harmonie?' et 'Comment puis-je obtenir un bon mélange?' À la toute fin Murphy et Bill éclatent leurs banjos pour une version quatuor entraînante de 'Over in the Gloryland.' Très divertissant! Si vous vous demandez comment chanter l'harmonie, nous avons fait aussi facile que possible. Ou comme on dit en Virginie: 'C'est simple comme bonjour.' Lire encore plus de détails sur notre blog. Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Bury Me Sous le saule, tous les bons moments sont passés et ont disparu, Ne This Road aspect rugueux et Rocky, Amazing Grace, au-dessus de la Gloryland / Niveau : Facile / Accessoire / Voix

Le Singin' with the Jazz offre une variété de 10 grands standards pour le chanteur solo avec un combo de neuf ou dix pièces --- idéal pour le chanteur qui a besoin d'arrangements pour un petit ensemble. L'instrumentation combo est trompette, sax alto, saxophone ténor, trombone, guitare, basse, drumset, et le piano avec des indices conducteurs pour les cornes. Une partie de baryton sax option ajoute de la couleur et de la texture supplémentaire. Superbement organisé par Dave Wolpe, les chansons sont dans une variété de styles et de tempos pour offrir une flexibilité dans tous les milieux musicaux. / Voix

Music Minus One Vocal. Par LLOYD WEBBER ANDREW. All that's missing are your vocals! The music in this book includes the lyrics, vocal lines, and piano accompaniments for eight favorites from this legendary musical classic by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The online audio tracks contain professionally-produced sound-alike audio tracks for performance for 8 songs from the cast recording, including: All I Ask of You - Angel of Music - Masquerade - The Music of the Night - The Phantom of the Opera - The Point of No Return - Think of Me - Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right./ Recueil / Chant