The tranquility of the rainforest is shattered by 'Twentieth Century Highwaymen' who are destroying the trees for profit. Local wildlife led by a rapping Toucan decide to teach these profiteers a lesson so with the promise of finding more treasure they lead them on a perilous journey through the jungle. The lesson is that jungle treasure cannot be taken away.The list of parts is flexible to accommodate the number of available performers with fairly evenly distributed lines. There are approximately 30 acting/singing parts plus choruses of Animals Birds and Humans.This environmental musical is suitable for cross-curricular topics and is particularly relevant togeography and science.Key Stages 1-3; Duration approximately 45 minutes; Cast approx 30 and choruses.This Pupil's Script includes performance notes script and lyrics for all the songs.You will require a license to perform this work at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and our application form.

“We're off to sail the rollicking sea pirates all are we!” But ARRRR and shiver me timbers! There's a stowaway on board! Perhaps the King of the High “Cs” will know what to do. Join this salty crew ofcolorful scallywags when Bluebeard Yellowbeard Whitebeard Purplebeard - well you get the picture - along with the No Beards hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure. Perfect for upper elementary andmiddle school performers this 35-minute musical features six original songs for unison voices and some optional harmony choreography a helpful production guide and a script with a minimum of 20 speaking parts easily adapted tocasts of varying sizes. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals) Preview Pak (1 Singer 1 Preview CD) Performance/Accompaniment CD Performance Kit/CD (Teacher 20 Singer P/A CD). Duration: ca.35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Cantata for the Second Day of Christmas-Telemann composed “Gelobet Seist Du Jesu Christ” (TvWV 1:612) for his cantata cycle of 1710–11. Although scored without Brass Instruments or Timpani the brilliant festive mood of the second day of Christmas prevails. The opening chorale and the final chorus form a frame for the four solo arias of the main section (ATB). Here too the choral numbers may be and usually are taken one to a part. The vocal score appears with a singing translation in English and suggested alternatives for the German text. - Urtext based on the latest findings of scholarship. - Straightforward and easy-to-play Piano reduction.- Duration: approx. 15 minutes. - Singing translation in English. - Full score (BA7676) and performance material (BA7676) available for sale.

By George Frideric Handel. Edited by Hans Joachim Marx. For Soprano solo Violin 1 Violin 2 Basso continuo. Score; Urtext Edition. HWV deest. Duration 16'. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA4248) ISBN M006520114.

Vocal score and performance material available for sale.Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature.Based on the New Bach Edition.Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng).Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the Christmas Oratorio) Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration with two Flutes two Oboes threeTrumpets Timpani and Strings creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the New Bach Edition.

Autumn’s Elegy is a consortium commission in celebration of the 75th birthday of the distinguished wind band conductor Timothy Reynish. The music derives from a youthful symphony written when Hesketh was 16 the same source as his popular Masque. Full of big tunes and bitter-sweet harmonies Autumn’s Elegy is a heartfelt thank you to a conductor who has done more than most to widen the vision of the wind orchestra movement.Brass Band Grade 5: 1st Section. Duration: 7 minutes. Autunm's Elegy has been recorded by the Leyland Band conductedby Jason Katsikaris and is available on the CD Penlee. 

with Silent Night Holy Night-Uses: Christmas Eve ChristmasScripture: Luke 2A precious Austrian carol is treated with special care and combined with the world's most recognized carol in this easy-to-learn Christmas anthem!Delicate piano decoration supports the voices and adds a Berceuse-like quality to the style of the arrangement. Enjoy the dynamic potential of your choir by taking advantage of the layers of sound that characterize this lovelycradle song. Duration: ca. 3:21.

The Dreaded Groove and Hook is an up-tempo acid-jazz number that draws inspiration from bands like Jamiroquai and The Youngblood Brass Band. The groove in question is the main tune that is shared round the band whilst the hook in ‘pop’ terms is the catchy bit of the song. The whole band joins in to play a huge ‘riff’ that acts as a chorus to the jazz-like verses. The piece was commissioned by Jason Katsikaris and The Leyland Band who gave the first performance as part of their programme for the Brass In Concert Championships held at The Sage Gateshead on the 16th November 2008. The work has subsequently recorded by thesame band and conductor on the CD entitled Penlee . Brass Band Grade 5: 1st Section   Duration: 4 minutes

Josquin Des Pres' Gloria for SATB choir a cappella. Edited by Jameson Marvin. Josquin des Prez is the master of polyphony for singers. Conductor composer editor JamesonMarvin is the standard bearer for polyphony in today's choral classroom. This movement from Missa Mater Patris will allow your men's chorus to explore both polyphony and several beautiful homophonic moments in thisRenaissance masterpiece. Duration: ca. 4:00

From Barry Manilow's 1987 album Swing Street this hot Latin classic drew on the talents of Kid Creole and the Coconuts and makes a superb feature for vocal jazz and show choirs! Super feature for Latin percussion and choreography! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn gtr b dm). Duration: 2:45.

A Holiday Musical Infestation!-The bugz are back and ready for the annual Christmas program infestation! The carpenter bees have built the sets and the silk worms have made the costumes. OH NO! The termites just chewed up the Christmas tree decorations andate the lights! (gasp) What are the bugz to do? See how some special little guests light the way to a grand finale of “The Twelve Bugs of Christmas!” Designed for young performers in Grades K-3 this musicalshow features the clever writing of John Jacobson and John Higgins with 5 songs in a variety of musical styles easy rhyming dialog with 45 speaking parts and additional non-speaking parts all adaptable to casts of varying sizes and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. Simple movement staging and costume tips are also provided to help stage a successful performance even when time is limited! Available: Teacher Reproducible Pak (vocals lyrics dialog) Preview CD (with vocals) Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher Repro Pak P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested forgrades K-3.

Every Purpose under the Heaven is a musical tribute to one of the most important cultural landmarks of the Western civilisation – the 1611 King James Bible. Written in celebration of the Bible’s 400- year anniversary Goodall has brought together ten of the most expressive passages from Genesis to Revelation to create an oratorio that is at once steeped in historic grandeur and utterly relevant in today’s society. Musically it displays all the hallmarks of Goodall’s well-loved style – soaring melodies rhythmic vitality and perfectly crafted lines. However this work offers singers andaudiences something more: an opportunity to introduce new generations to the expressive power and ancient truths of this historic text.Commissioned as a gift to the United Learning Trust Every purpose under the heaven is suitable for young singers choral societies and church choirs of all abilities. It may be accompanied by piano using the reduction provided or chamber orchestra (score and parts available from the Faber Music Hire Library).Duration: 45 Minutes

The first performance of Psalmfest was given on 8th June 1993 in the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center Dallas. The nine movements of the work were written over a period of twenty years and seven of them have been previously published. For Soprano and Tenor soloists and SATB choir with Keyboard accompaniment. Duration: 45 minutes