SKU: CF.CAS92F
ISBN 9781491142097. UPC: 680160630158.
Sailors beware when cantankerous Crooked-Toe the pirate takes his nightly walk on the deck! Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck is more than a novelty tune; it's an educational presentation of several classical music references and English sailing tunes, all featured seamlessly as one logical idea. Included is What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor, 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Sailor's Hornpipe, The Flying Dutchman, and a hint of the Dies Irae. A clever, well-written and effective piece that will be serious fun for all.
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This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CF.CAS92
ISBN 9781491142080. UPC: 680160630141. Key: D minor.
Sailors beware when cantankerous Crooked-Toe the pirate takes his nightly walk on the deck! Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck is more than a novelty tune; it's an educational presentation of several classical music references and English sailing tunes, all featured seamlessly as one logical idea. Included is What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor, 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Sailor's Hornpipe, The Flying Dutchman, and a hint of the Dies Irae. A clever, well-written and effective piece that will be serious fun for all.Sailors beware when cantankerous “Crooked-Toe†the pirate takes his nightly walk on the poop deck! He’s so mean he once threw a man overboard just for snoring, so his boat mates flee in all directions when they see him coming.Good music played well inspires the imagination. Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck is more than a novelty tune; it’s an educational presentation of several classical music references and English sailing tunes all featured seamlessly as one logical idea. They are What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor, 15 Men on a Dead Man’s Chest, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Sailor’s Hornpipe, The Flying Dutchman, and a hint of the Dies Irae. Several musical effects are written into the piece as Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck. Encourage your students to use their imaginations and tell their classmates what they mean. There is no wrong answer!
SKU: CF.YPS175F
ISBN 9781491144138. UPC: 680160901630. 9 x 12 inches.
This fun, pirate themed piece from James Meredith finds ways to intrigue the performer and audience with catchy melodies spliced with subtle mentions of classical themes. This makes the piece fun while also giving teachers opportunities to pique interest in other literature.
