Musical Dramas for Young
Musical Dramas for Young People Rutter The Reluctant Dragon Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193380578 Vocal score 9780193380561 2 perc (vibr, glock, fireman’s bell, dkit), 2 kbd (elec org, hpd or pno), str (minimum 4.3.2.2.1) Boy soprano or mezzo-soprano Dragon tenor St George baritone Villager baritone or bass Master of Ceremonies speaking, can double as Villager Narrator speaking Based on a children’s story by Kenneth Grahame, this light-hearted version of the tale of St George and the Dragon features an erudite, poetry-loving dragon who is no threat – and a cunning plan to make him accepted. The parts of St George and the Dragon are intended for adult singers; the Boy can be sung by a child soprano. The orchestral accompaniment is within the capacity of good teenage performers; alternatively, piano accompaniment would be adequate (with double-bass and drums if possible). 23 minutes The Wind in the Willows Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193380592 Condensed score 9780193380585 fl, ob, perc, hp, elec pno/pno, str or pno, db, drums Rat tenor Mole alto Badger baritone Gaoler’s Daughter soprano Toad tenor Narrator spoken Magistrate spoken Usher spoken Chorus of Field Mice children Chorus This witty and enjoyable musical entertainment is based on the 1908 book by Kenneth Grahame and was originally written as an ‘entertainment’ for The King’s Singers and the City of London Sinfonia to perform at a family concert. The main roles are written for adult singers, with a chorus of children and adults. The orchestral accompaniment is accessible for youth or amateur players, and the work can alternatively be performed with piano, double-bass and drums accompaniment. 32 minutes 38
A Pride of Lions Phyllis Tate Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193384163 fl (+picc)*, cl*, bsn*, hn*, 2 perc (tuned and untuned), elec gtr, recs (* = opt) Prince Timur, young, handsome, accomplished, but a bit of a coward Grand Vizier, fat, pompous, self-important and long-winded Husayn, a warrior sheikh of the desert Emir, wealthy, of commanding presence Yasmin, his daughter, dark, beautiful, flirtatious Boulak, the Emir’s porter Lion Based on an old Persian tale, this children’s opera tells the story of a virtuous and accomplished young prince with only one flaw: he is a coward. When tradition dictates that he undergoes a daunting challenge to prove his courage before becoming king, he instead runs away; however, his subsequent adventures ultimately lead to a happy outcome. This work can be performed in a variety of ways, including as a puppet play, a staged production, or in the round, making it very suitable for school presentation. 25 minutes The Scarecrow Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193383548 Vocal score* 9780193383524 fl, ob, cl, bsn, hn, tpt, tbn, gtr, 2 perc (bd, sd, sus cym, finger cym, tri, tamb, tub bells, xylo, claves, tabor, mara, wblk), db Morris, Leader of the Scarecrows Farmer Benbow Mrs Benbow Rosalind Benbow Ben Benbow Bow Benbow Narrators Chorus of Farmers, Scarecrows and Villagers The Scarecrow was written for junior singers, actors and dancers with instrumental ensemble or piano and percussion. The libretto was written by Michael Morpurgo, a Children’s Laureate (2003–5) and author of novels such as War Horse. * Available from Banks Music Publications 25 minutes Solar Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193383586 fl/picc, ob, cl, alto sax, bsn, hn, tpt, tbn, 2 perc, str, (pno plays from vocal score) SOLAR, a giant-size model of a solar Gentleman Jack and Willy Nilly, two tramps Mr Keepoff, park keeper Sarah, Sophie and Tom, children Mayor and Mayoress Hobnob of Brummietown Chorus of Tramps Chorus of Children Chorus of the Corporation Chorus of Solars (the largest chorus) This delightful school musical can be performed either on a large scale or as a small classroom production. It tells the story of a group of visitors to earth from a distant planet, and their reception by the children and adults they encounter. There is broad scope for creativity in staging and costume design, and even the audience is integral to the plot. 35 minutes Twice in a Blue Moon Vocal and instrumental scores on hire 9780193383791 perc, 2 pno, db (opt) John Crome baritone Pheby mezzo-soprano A Guide spoken Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Speech Chorus An operetta based on the life of John Crome, a leading figure in the Norwich school of landscape painters. The opera opens with Mr and Mrs Crome arguing that if they cut one of John’s paintings in two, they can make twice the amount of money. After a musical interlude, the drama continues years later at the National Portrait Gallery, where the picture is on display, and the ghosts of the Cromes appear, finding out that the painting is now worth a lot of money. 25 minutes Musical Dramas for Young People Tate 39
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