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Music For Young Peoples' Concerts
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Here is a wide variety of music suitable for ages 5 through 14 that is designed to delight while educating young audiences. Our selections employ a wide variety of music from many different sources. All selections are very attractively priced, and our generous "sliding scale" won't break your budget especially when multiple concerts are involved.
THE SONG BIRD
A mini-opera for children by Sean O'Boyle & Anne Roylance
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| Description: | The Song Bird is a musical story that has been designed for young people to provide them with access to the exciting and rich art-form of Opera. The Song Bird is written for 2 sopranos, baritone, and keyboard and has a running time of 45 minutes. |
THE SNAPSHOT CONCERTOS
by Sean O'Boyle
Just add your own narration, soloist and orchestra and you've got the makings of a terrific children's introduction to the orchestra with today's youngsters in mind. Each concerto lasts only about 1 minute, but in that minute, Sean O'Boyle shows most of what each instrument can do, and the styles vary widely to maintain interest throughout.
NOTE: If you are not performing their concerti, the English Horn, Bass Clarinet, and Contrabassoon can be eliminated from the remaining concerti.
Concertos are $40 each, any 6 for $190, any 12 for $250, or all 20 for $350. RENTAL ONLY
Add $50 to include Robert Wendel's "Parade Of The Percussionists" to make a complete Young People's Concert!
Tumble Weeds At 10 Paces - A Violin Concerto
Solo violin, 2+picc/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2perc, and strs.
Dueling Fiddles - Violin Duet for 2 Violins
2 solo violins, 1/1/2+BCl/1 - 4/2/2/1 - 2 perc, violas, celli and bassi
The Song Bird - A Viola Concerto
Solo viola, 2/2/0/0/ - 0/0/0/0 - 0, 1 perc, and strs.
Changing Seasons - A Cello Concerto
Solo cello, 2/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2 perc, hp and strs.
Quando Quando Basso - A Bass Concerto
Solo contrabass, 1+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2 perc, hp and strs.
Pale Moonlight - A Harp Concerto
Solo harp, 2/1+EH/1+BCl/0 0/0/0/0 0-, 2 perc, hp and strs.
Mini Dance - A Piccolo Concerto
Solo Piccolo, 0/0/0/0 - 0/0/0/0/ - 0 - harp and strings.
Flipperdiperus - A Flute Concerto
Solo flute, 1+opt2nd/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2 perc, hp and strs.
A Quiet Place - An Oboe Concerto
Solo oboe, 0/0/0/0 - 0/0/0/0 - 0 - hp and strs.
The Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow - An English Horn Concerto
Solo English Horn, 2/1/1+BCl/2 0/0/0/0 - 0 -, hp and strs.
Licorice Noodles - A Clarinet Concerto
Solo clarinet, 2+picc/2+EH/1+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2 perc, hp and strs
Bassett Hound - A Bass Clarinet Concerto
Solo Bass clarinet, 2/2/0/0 - 4/3/3/0 - vibes, 1 perc, hp and strs
A Bundle of Sticks - A Bassoon Concerto
Bassoon, 2/1/2/0 - 2/1/0/0 - 1 perc and strs
The Big Broomstick- A Contrabassoon Concerto
Solo Contrabassoon, 2/1+EH/2/2 - 4/3/3/0 - timp, 2 perc, hp and strs.
Curly Bits - A French Horn Concerto
4 horn soli, 3/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - (0)/3/3/1 - Timp, 2 perc, hp and strs
Lonesome Prarie - A Trumpet Concerto
Solo Trumpet, 3/2/2+BCl/2 - 4/0/3/0 - 2 perc, hp and strs.
Buy, Swap, or Sell - A Trombone Concerto
Solo trombone, 1+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/0/1 - timp, 1 perc, hp and strs.
Tuba Toothpaste - A Tuba Concerto
Solo tuba, 2+picc/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/[0] - timp, 2perc, hp and strs.
Gallopin Goanna - A Xylophone Concerto
Solo xylophone, 3/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2perc, hp and strs.
The Big Bang! - A Percussion Concerto
2+Picc/2+EH/2+BCl/2+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2-4 Perc, Harp and strs.
PARADE OF THE PERCUSSIONISTS
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | A new, original march FOR the percussion section accompanied by the orchestra. A great surprise for any Pops concert, and perfect for Young People's Concerts. Exactly how many percussionists you use depends on how "athletic" they can be...which can make for good "visuals" too! |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 and strings PLUS Timpani, Trap Drums, 3-4 percussion, opt. piano |
| Duration: | 3:50 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
"UNDER THE BIG TOP"
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | Bring on the trapeze artists, the elephants, dogs and ponies and, of course, the clowns! They are all here in this new medley that's sure to be fun for all! |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/2/3/1 Timpani, 3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 6:25 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | Commissioned by The Houston Symphony and Michael Krajewski. Premiered May 24th, 2006. |
ORFEO'S "ROCKATTA"
by Monteverdi
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| Description: | 2007 marked the 400th anniversary of what is considered to be the first "modern" opera, so I've "updated" the Toccatta from Monteverdi's "Orfeo" for the pop/rock generation, complete with a development section. Terrific for Pops AND Young People's Concerts, ESPECIALLY if you open the concert with the first 14 bars (as Monteverdi wrote it) then close the concert with the FULL work. Four hundred years then comes full circle! |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap set, Chimes, Glock, Tam-Tam, Piatti and Bass Drum, and Strings |
| Duration: | 2:45 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
REEL KOOL
Arr.: David Culross
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| Description: | Be it a Celtic, Scottish, or American Country theme, this medley of "Reel Saint-Joseph" and "Reel Saint-Antoine" for 2 violins and orchestra will have toes tapping and hands clapping. Add Irish or clog dancers too if you wish... just have fun with this one! |
| Comments: | New for 2011 |
| Instrumentation: | 2-2-2-2/4-3-3-1/timp +3 and strings with 2 solo violins. |
| Duration: | Approximately 3:05 |
| Cost: | $150 Rental Only. |
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
by Sean O'Boyle
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| Description: | Beatrix Potter's charming story of a greedy little rabbit and his brush with danger now set to music. A wonderful alternative to Peter and the Wolf appropriate for any youth or family concert. |
| Instrumentation: | NARRATOR, 1+picc/2/1+BCl/2 - 4/3/3/1, Timp, triangle and Strings. Can be played by: 2/2/2/2 - 2/2/1/0 - triangle and strings. |
| Duration: | 8:05 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
GASOLINE CAN-CAN
by William Perry
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| Description: | From "The Wind In The Willows," it's Mr. Toad's wild ride!
The Key is Turned! The engine roars! The car comes to life! Driven by the magnificent Monsieur Toad! Yes, this is Toad of Toad Hall imagining himself in the Grand Prix, racing his motor car through the highways and byways of France. This highly descriptive music is complete with klaxon horn and optional pots and pans at the end as Toad crashes his car. Hearing this music, British poet, Roger McGough, visualized Toad singing to himself:
Zut alors! I adore For to squash a peasant flatter |
| Instrumentation: | 3(1 d picc)/2+Ehn/2+BCl/2 – 4/3/3/1 - timp +4perc – harp, piano/strings |
| Duration: | approx. 2:54 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only |
THE POLTERGEIST POLKA
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | Poltergeist: noun: "a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around." Well, this piece certainly fits that definition, with loud noises, whistles, bangs and more. Great fun for any audience. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2+ B Cl/2+CBsn - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-4 percussion, opt banjo, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:00 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | New for 2011 |
TRICK OR TREAT
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | This work harks back to a simpler time when children went from house to house yelling "trick-or-treat, trick-or-treat, give us something good to eat!" Along the way, they pick up friends, spend a little time in the local "haunted house" and then resume their trip. Finally, someone scares them but good, and they all scatter to their respective homes to enjoy the fruits of their Halloween night. |
| Instrumentation: | 2/2/2/2 - 0/0/0/0 - Xylophone, Snare Drum, Susp Cymbal, and Strings |
| Duration: | 3:40 |
| Cost: | $125 Rental Only. |
TRICK OR TREAT - "Peter and the Wolf Orchestration"
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | This is an alternate orchestration of the above work to share a program with "Peter and the Wolf." Specify the "Peter orchestration" when ordering. |
| Instrumentation: | 1/1/1/1 - 3/1/0/0 - Xylophone, Snare Drum, Susp Cymbal, and Strings |
| Duration: | 3:40 |
| Cost: | $125 Rental Only. |
THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD - OVERTURE
by Anton Koch
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| Description: | "The Adventures of Sinbad" Overture, formed part the the staged retelling of Sheherazade's "Tales from the 1001 Nights" during the closing ceremonies of the 2006 Asia Games in Doha, Qatar. Ali Baba discovers the treasure cave of the forty thieves and the magic formula which opens the entrance to the cave. He would visit the cave when the thieves were away and carry off their stolen treasures. One day he is caught in the act by the Robber Chief who plots to reclaim his treasures by disguising himself as a long lost friend of Ali Baba. Ali Baba's faithful servant discovers the Robber Chief's plot and she devises a plan to trap him with an exotic dagger dance; however, it is the thieves that trap her and her master. Sinbad and his "loyal crew of adventurers" come to the rescue in a spectecular display of flying ships over the arena. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+Picc/1+E Hn/2/1+CBn - 4/3/3/1 - timp / 3-5 perc - harp & strings. |
| Duration: | 5:05 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only |
COUNTRY KAZOO OVERTURE
by Sean O'Boyle
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| Description: | Written for KAZOOS and orchestra, this work was written as an overture for the Queensland Orchestra Kiddies Cushion Concerts, but works equally well as a delightful surprise at any pops concert. |
| Instrumentation: | 1+picc/2/2/2 - 4/2/3/1 - Timp, 2 perc, hp & strs |
| Duration: | 2:00 |
| Cost: | $125 Rental Only. |
SILENT MOVIE MUSIC
by Sean O'Boyle
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| Description: | Written to capture the feel of the frantic soundscapes of the silent movie era. You can almost see the Keystone cops! |
| Instrumentation: | 1+picc/2/2(2d B Cl)/2 - 4/3/3/1 - 1 perc, 2 xylos, hp, and strs |
| Duration: | 2:25 |
| Cost: | $125 Rental Only. |
"RAGTIME"
by Sean O'Boyle
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| Description: | Written as a slapstick Overture to capture the Roaring Twenties. Very evocative of a Charlie Chaplain soundtrack. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2+Ehrn/2+BCl/2+Cbn - 4/3/3/1, Traps, 1 perc, 2 Xylos, hp, and Strs |
| Duration: | 1:30 |
| Cost: | $125 Rental only. |
THE FLINTSTONES MEET THE JETSONS
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | Two of television most famous cartoon families meet face-to-face in a virtuoso medley guaranteed to delight adults and children alike. Still broadcast daily on the "Boomerang" channel. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:45 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only |
THE SMURFS MARCH
by Hoyt Curtin and arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | The new movie open July 27th in theaters. This is the main title and end theme from the popular 1980 animated series that's still being shown regularly to this day on The Boomerang NetworkTM and also used in the new movie. Orchestrated also to introduce youngsters to the sections of the orchestra: winds, strings, and brass. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 1:50 |
| Cost: | $100 Rental Only |
JONNY QUEST MARCH
by Hoyt Curtin and arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | The main title and end theme from the popular 1960's animated series, revived in 1996 and still being shown regularly to this day on The Boomerang NetworkTM. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 1:50 |
| Cost: | $100 Rental Only |
BARNEY'S THEME
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: | A diversion for the young fans of the purple dinosaur, but short enough so as not to drive the adults crazy! |
| Instrumentation: | 2/2/2/2,4/0/0/0,Timp, glock, triangle, harp & strings. |
| Duration: | 1:40 |
| Cost: | $100 Purchase Only. |
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