Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens - Douce et Barbe Bleue, Les Fables Enchantées, Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault), as well as the adaptation of Maupassant's short story The Dumpling (2014) - Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull's eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree, a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015, this musical tale for Narrator, Children's Choir and Instrumental Accompaniment, was awarded the 'Music for Young Performers Prize? by the French Music Publishers Association. Both in the French version and Marci Meth's excellent English translation, it provides the material for an enthralling educational adventure in which children between the ages of five and eight are invited into their first experience of opera and choir singing.With her trademark finesse and sensitivity, the composer tells the story of a little girl dealing with the death of a person she'd cherished above all: her grandfather. Written for choir in unison, this tale wafts shimmering melodies over an instrumental accompaniment suffused in turn with gentle melancholy and light humour. An art that speaks from an open heart.The work was written in three versions:for Narrator, Children's Choir and Piano (AL30732)for Narrator, Children's Choir and Trio (Clarinet in Bb, Cello and Piano: AL30733)for Narrator, Children's Choir and instrumental ensemble (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet in C, Trombone, Percussion, 2 Violins, Alto, Cello, Bass: AL30734)Choral score: AL30743 / Choeur A L'Unison Et Piano

A beautiful setting to the words of Thomas Hood A Goodnight Song is a delightful piece for Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment by Arthur Baynon.

The Toy Soldier is a delightful little piece taken from Fancy-Fair a collection of eight songs for young children by Peter Jenkyns. It is scored for unison Voices with Piano accompaniment. English singer composer conductor and musical director Peter Jenkyns (1921-1996) wrote many of his well-known songs with children in mind for the choirs of the schools he was headmaster of to perform at the annual St. Albans Schools' Music Festival. The excellent pieces by this writer of little art songs for the under 12s are well received and much anticipated by audiences and performers alike.

This is an entertainment for upper voices and Piano and the song is ideal for any young chorus group to perform perhaps at a musical show a school function or in a revue group. This song tells of the ghostly and mysterious goings on one night in a country churchyard. There are pauses for a narrator to set the scene for the next part of the song. There are solo lines for a sexton a sexton's wife a bishop and the mysterious Tom Cat.

The Novello Primary Chorals series is the perfect way to introduce ensemble singing to your class or choir. This book contains seven classic pop tunes that children love to sing in simple vocal arrangements including both unison and part singing. Also included are very easy piano accompaniments and guitar chord symbols. The Novello Primary Chorals make a great resource for teachers as well as a perfect addition to repertoire for school concerts...or singing just for fun!

Jenkyns’ songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Five Little Mice are perfectly gauged for their performers. NB The Five Little Mice come to a sad end in this tale courtesy of a watchful cat.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He wasalso a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

An arrangement for unison voice of this classic anthem. Alternatively known as Deep Peace the gentle nature of both the words and melody have made this piece a firm favourite at christenings weddings and funerals.

Rolling Down To Rio first appeared in The Beginning of the Armadillos one of the Just So stories by Rudyard Kipling. It was set to music in 1903 by Edward German arranged for unison or solo Voice with Piano accompaniment. The arrangement has remained highly popular ever since.Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent best remembered for his extensive output of incidental music for the stage and as a successor to Arthur Sullivan in the field of English comic opera. While French influences are clearly apparent in his music all in all his style is usually considered to be‘quintessentially English’.

Jenkyns’ songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the children. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in Percy the Porcupine are perfectly gauged for their performers.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a localGilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Twenty charming and inventive carols for unison singing and piano reduction. The harmonies in the piano accompaniment complement the diatonic melodies. Full Score and Instrumental parts on hire. Key Stage 3, 4. / Choeur Unison Et Piano

Promotional launch price of only £3.50. 5 traditional Christmas carols set to new music for unison voices and organ or piano. Also available for SATB and organ/piano (QT104).