Chester Music

Six of Ahmatova's poems, set to music (for soprano and cello) by John Tavener. In these settings Tavener has tried to reflect the deceptive simplicity of the verse, which stems from classical traditio...

Selected by Lesley Garrett from her most popular recordings, this collection of her favourite songs reflects the broad range of music she performs. An excellent songbook for any aspiring vocalist, whi...

Elisabeth Poston (1905-1987) was a British composer and musician, who studied at the Royal Academy of Music and later worked for both the BBC and the Arts Council. She is best remembered for her setti...

Twelve captivating songs for children arranged for voice, piano and guitar, suitable for either individual or classroom use. This collection provides opportunities for actions, mask-making, mime and p...

Geoffrey Brace. Light-hearted musical about a group of 16 year-olds on a school cruise - with all the elements of romance, comedy, dance routines and full choruses. Sixteen songs. 90mins.

Peter Horton. A modern pantomime story of good (Ossie) over evil (the wicked baron). Set in the near future with some entertaining comments on materialism, peer pressure and passive TV-watching! Ten s...

Geoffrey Brace. Adaptation of 'Under The Greenwood Tree' by Thomas Hardy. The musical follows the story fairly closely so directors can feel free to augment dialogue from the original novel if they wi...

The story of how the spiders teach two children who have been tormenting the insects in the garden a salutary lesson during which they learn a great deal about these creatures and recognise the wonder...

Christopher Hinkins. An exciting musical for Primary and Middle schools. A wicked medieval King learns the true meaning of Christmas. Chorus of peasants, monks and courtiers. Easy to produce with up-t...

Christopher Hinkins. An exciting musical for Primary and Middle schools. A wicked medieval King learns the true meaning of Christmas. Chorus of peasants, monks and courtiers. Easy to produce with up-t...

Selected tracks form the album Terror and Magnificence, arranged for piano, voice and saxophone (Soprano, and Alto). Includes separate saxophone part.

W. H. Parry. An old legend of chivalry and a dragon, set in Gloucester and Hampshire. Scored for narrator, voices (unison or easy two-part) and instrumentalists. Opportunities for miming, pageantry, d...

George Odam. Radiant stage cantata about the Incas of Peru and the cat, moon and sun people. Designed to encourage an exchange of ideas between curriculum areas such as Drama, Art, Geography, History...

George Odam. A musical tale for children based on an old Russian folk tale. Baba Yaga is a storybook which will delight young children whether they read it for themselves or it is read to them. Alongs...

George Odam. A musical tale for children based on an old Russian folk tale. Baba Yaga is a storybook which will delight young children whether they read it for themselves or it is read to them. Alongs...

Written on 18 July 1995 for Sylvia McNair and Yo Yo Ma, 'Vocalise' was first recorded by these artists, with the composer playing the piano, at 6am on 19 July in the Ozawa Hall, Tanglewod, USA.

A short work for classical guitar from the guitarist of 'The National'.

Arranged for Soprano voice, Violin and Piano. Note from the composer: In the spring of 1996, my great friend and brilliant violinist Friedemann Eichhorn invited me and my girlfriend-at-the-time Hila...

Gaik See Chew. Every teacher interested in multi-cultural education will be fascinated by these 20 Chinese folksongs divided into sections dealing with Chinese New Year, romance, activities and nature...

Gaik See Chew. Every teacher interested in multi-cultural education will be fascinated by these 20 Chinese folksongs divided into sections dealing with Chinese New Year, romance, activities and nature...

Edition Simkins