Format : Octavo
SKU: HG.GH-11776
ISBN 9790202824986.
This is the story of the witch and the Maestro. It's exciting, full of surprises, and best of all you can read the story and listen to it too. If you close your eyes, the music will let you see everything clearly in your imagination: the village with its odd inhabitants, the dark, dark forest where the little witch lives with her cat, the courageous Maestro - and of course, there's the witch's big secret... but let's not give any more away in case we spoil the fun of the tale. One thing's for sure: it all has a happy ending - thanks to the music! On the enclosed CD Charlotte Cornwell tells the story of the witch and the Maestro. The Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt, conducted by Howard Griffiths, plays the music written by Fabian Kunzli. 21,5x23,5 cm, 44 pages, hardcover, with colorful illustrations by Karin Hellert-Knappe.
SKU: FP.FBS03
ISBN 9790570500192.
Sarah Baker is Vocal Composer in Residence at Education Music Services, an ABRSM examiner and a well known composer of songs and musicals for primary schools and massed-choral events.All this experience has come together in the creation of this album of piano pieces, inspired by growing up in the Chiltern Hills. Suitable for players of around grade 4-5 standard, her evocative sound pieces describe a crash-landing hot air balloon, garden invading cows and a even a snake in a pond!Air Balloon!: One vivid memory I have as a child is of the day that a hot air balloon passed over our house and made an emergency landing on the road in front! The sound of the gas being blown into the balloon to try to keep it high enough to pass the house sounded so loud and intimidating, and then there was the bustle of the neighbours as we all went out into the street to watch. It was both terrifying and exhilarating to watch the balloon float past and then land so near by.Buzzards Circling: There is something so calming and restful about watching birds of prey circling in the thermal currents of a summer sky. Growing up in the Chilterns gave me plenty of opportunity to watch buzzards and red kites. This piano solo captures the beauty of their flight as they glide so effortlessly through the air.There’s A Cow In The Garden Eating The Flowers: Inspired by the memory of seeing an unexpected cow in the garden! This surreal image is captured in a quirky waltz, as I portray both the absurdity of the moment and the sense of wonder I felt as a child, looking out of the window and seeing the cow walking round and eating the flowers. The final phrase articulates my longing: ‘I wish it would come again’.Watching The World Go By: A short, reflective piece, remembering what it was like to have time to just sit and watch the world go by from my bedroom window.Autumn Skies: A miniature about the beauty of Autumn skies and the poignant sense of loss for a summer gone. Friends I was fortunate to have several children of my own age living close by. We seemed to be forever making dens, playing out in the street and generally enjoying each other’s company. This piece reflects that sense of well-being.Snake In The Pond: One hot summer I was astonished and scared to see a grass snake cooling off in our garden pond! I watched, both horrified and fascinated, as it rose up from the depths and then disappeared again. Here I portray the sense of the hazy summer afternoon as I peacefully watched the tiny movements of fish in the pond, contrasted with the fear and excitement of seeing the snake appear.Morning Commute: I recollect many mornings stuck in traffic as my Dad took me to school on his way to work. There is one main road out of the village where I grew up, and that got more and more congested the closer we got to the town. We may not have chatted a lot, but it was always good to be together with my Dad, lost in our own thoughts.The Witch’s Cottage: My siblings and I had a fascination with a small cottage nearby. It was set back from the road in a dark part of the woods and we called it 'the witch's cottage’. Every time we passed, I imagined I heard the distant cackle of the witch and wished I could catch a glimpse of her.These pieces are written to complement my other collection, Night Time Impressions, which also draw on childhood recollections, particularly of the woods behind the house where I grew up. - Sarah Baker 2023.
SKU: HL.14014414
ISBN 9780711979260. 9.0x12.0x0.1 inches. English.
Hansel and Gretel is another super pantomime from Nick Cornall, suitable for performance all year round in any primary school. Two children, abandoned in a wood, come upon a gingerbread house occupied by a witch, who has designs on eating them! But as with all Nick Cornall's pantomimes, things are not quite what they seem...The witch is urged to update herself, and her edible cottage includes sodium monoglutomate! There are delightful woodland animals, a wicked stepmother, a woodman father, and a robust police constable. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.14014415
ISBN 9780711979253. UPC: 884088428464. 9.0x12.0x0.152 inches. English.
Hansel and Gretel is another super pantomime from Nick Cornall, suitable for performance all year round in any primary school. Two children, abandoned in a wood, come upon a gingerbread house occupied by a witch, who has designs on eating them! But as with all Nick Cornall's pantomimes, things are not quite what they seem...The witch is urged to update herself, and her edible cottage includes sodium monoglutomate! Script available in student book. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.14019156
John McCabe. John McCabe's four-act opera is based on one of the most popular books for children. The composer's invigorating interpretation of the magical story by C S Lewis provides an ideal vehicle for schools, children's theatre groups, choirs and professional companies with education programmes. With only two adult roles, the Witch and the Lion (the Witch's part will need a professional singer) and a mixture of solo, chorus and non-singing opportunities for children, this opera will challenge performers and enchant audiences. Production notes are provided in the piano/vocal score. Orchestral parts on hire.
SKU: FJ.W9494
UPC: 241444436158. English.
A fast and scary student solo for Late Elementary piano. In A minor, the piece uses staccato articulation intermingled with legato phrasing. A sneaky witch lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right time to take flight.
About FJH Written For You Piano Solos
Sparkling and lyrical pieces which promote musical expression.
SKU: ML.013766100
Limbricht, near Sittard, in the late 17th century. Throughout her life, Entgen Luijten is used to going her own way, in family matters, in business and in love. She is supported in this by a great knowledge of nature, which she also regularly uses to help her fellow villagers. But then, because of some unfortunate incidents, she is accused of witchcraft. The lord of the castle is eager for a confession, for which he uses every means made available to him by the Inquisition. But what if Entgen holds out against all odds?Limbricht, nabij Sittard, eind zeventiende eeuw. Haar leven lang is Entgen Luijten gewend haar eigen weg te gaan, in familiekwesties, in zaken en in de liefde. Ze wordt daarin gesteund door een grote kennis van de natuur, die ze ook regelmatig aanwendt om haar dorpsgenoten te helpen. Maar dan wordt ze vanwege een paar ongelukkige voorvallen beschuldigd van hekserij. De kasteelheer is gebrand op een bekentenis, waarvoor hij gebruikmaakt van alle middelen die de inquisitie hem ter beschikking stelt. Maar wat als Entgen tegen alle verwachtingen in standhoudt?Limbricht, près de Sittard, à la fin du XVIIe siècle. Tout au long de sa vie, Entgen Luijten a l'habitude de suivre sa propre voie, que ce soit dans les affaires familiales, professionnelles ou amoureuses. Elle s'appuie pour cela sur une grande connaissance de la nature, qu'elle met d'ailleurs régulièrement au service de ses concitoyens. Mais à la suite d'incidents malheureux, elle est accusée de sorcellerie. Le seigneur du château est avide d'aveux et utilise pour cela tous les moyens mis à sa disposition par l'Inquisition. Mais que se passera-t-il si Entgen résiste contre vents et marées ?Limbricht, in der Nähe von Sittard, im späten 17. Jahrhundert. Entgen Luijten ist es gewohnt, ihr Leben lang ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen, in Familienangelegenheiten, im Geschäft und in der Liebe. Unterstützt wird sie dabei durch ein großes Wissen über die Natur, das sie auch regelmäßig einsetzt, um ihren Mitbürgern zu helfen. Doch dann wird sie aufgrund einiger unglücklicher Vorfälle der Hexerei bezichtigt. Der Schlossherr will ein Geständnis und setzt dafür alle Mittel ein, die ihm die Inquisition zur Verfügung stellt. Aber was, wenn Entgen allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz durchhält?
SKU: AP.1-ADV7510
UPC: 805095075106. English.
Wayne Shorter's chart, Witch Hunt, arranged by Ramon Ricker, has a medium groove tempo. After the initial melodic statement, the entire saxophone section is showcased in an interesting orchestration of Shorter's improvised solo of the same name. Arranged for five saxophones (AATTBar), piano, guitar, double bass, and percussion.
SKU: CL.011-3138-01
A rare young band piece by master arranger/composer Warren Barker. Witch’s Danse is a delightful descriptive piece which uses musical materials not usually found in compositions at this grade level. Challenging, yet quite accessible, your students will love the spooky sounds and unique percussion effects in this creative arrangement. A perfect choice for any developing band performance! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
