SKU: A0.739722

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SKU: A0.739725

For further information about this score, or Philip’s other scores and arrangements, please visit www.philiprbuttall.co.uk

SKU: A0.835858

The Teddy Bears' Picnic, by John W. Bratton, arranged by Paul Burnell for instruments in four parts

Download comprises both score and parts

Duration 3:00

Score in C

The arrangement is suitable for multiple quartet combinations with parts available (and potential instrumentations suggested) as follows:

Part 1: C, Eb (flute, oboe, alto recorder, Eb clarinet, violin 1)

Part 2: C, Bb (oboe, tenor recorder, Bb clarinet, violin 2)

Part 3: C - alto & bass clefs, Bb, Eb, F (Bb clarinet, bass recorder, alto saxophone, horn in F, viola)

Part 4: C - bass clef, Bb, F (bassoon, great bass recorder, tenor saxophone, horn in F, 'cello)

Part 4 may be played an octave lower than written.

Any other appropriate instruments, even if not suggested above, may play.

Although the score is presented with a layout appropriate for string quartet this does not indicate a preferred instrumentation.

Programme note:

American composer John Walter Bratton composed the melody of 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic' in 1907.  Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy added lyrics in 1932 and Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra recorded the first vocal version the same year.

SKU: A0.835856

The Teddy Bears' Picnic, by John W. Bratton, arranged by Paul Burnell for duet - instrument in Eb, instrument in Bb

Download comprises both score and parts 

Duration 3:00

Part 1 in Eb (Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Horn)

Part 2 in Bb (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium)

The arrangement may be suitable for other instruments with the same transpositions.

Score shows parts transposed.

Programme note:

American composer John Walter Bratton composed the melody of 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic' in 1907.  Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy added lyrics in 1932 and Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra recorded the first vocal version the same year.

SKU: A0.782106

This novelty piece for three bass trombones is a silly version of a children’s song I fondly remember my mom singing to me when I was little. It was written in 2019 for the Glenwood Moravian Trombone Choir’s (Madison, WI) Ice Cream Social-always an enjoyable chance for the group to play decidedly non-church music. It was written as a feature for the two other bass trombonists in the group-Isaac Weber and Mike Wathen-and me.

Mike Allsen
January 2022

SKU: A0.1153962

This charming and popular children's song is arranged here for strings. It would work for quartet (2 violins, viola or violin 3, and cello), String Quintet with the inclusion of double bass, or string orchestra or ensemble. The included violin 3 part is primarily viola in treble clef, if a viola player is not available. The violin 1 part includes some third position work, and a simplified cello part is also included if the player finds the string crossings too difficult. This would suit intermediate level players and therefore suitable for school chamber groups and ensembles. It is particularly enjoyable repertoire for more senior students to perform to younger students. Purchase includes score and all parts. Please enjoy, and remember: don't go into the woods alone!

SKU: A0.1153963

This charming and popular children's song is arranged here for strings. It would work for quartet (2 violins, viola or violin 3, and cello), String Quintet with the inclusion of double bass, or string orchestra or ensemble. The included violin 3 part is primarily viola in treble clef, if a viola player is not available. The violin 1 part includes some third position work, and a simplified cello part is also included if the player finds the string crossings too difficult. This would suit intermediate level players and therefore suitable for school chamber groups and ensembles. It is particularly enjoyable repertoire for more senior students to perform to younger students. Purchase includes score and all parts. Please enjoy, and remember: don't go into the woods alone!

SKU: A0.767815

This charming and popular children's song is arranged here for strings. It would work for quartet (2 violins, viola or violin 3, and cello), String Quintet with the inclusion of double bass, or string orchestra or ensemble. The included violin 3 part is primarily viola in treble clef, if a viola player is not available. The violin 1 part includes some third position work, and a simplified cello part is also included if the player finds the string crossings too difficult. This would suit intermediate  level players and therefore suitable for school chamber groups and ensembles. It is particularly enjoyable repertoire for more senior students to perform to younger students. Purchase includes score and all parts. Please enjoy, and remember: don't go into the woods alone!

SKU: A0.835857

The Teddy Bears' Picnic, by John W. Bratton, arranged by Paul Burnell for duet - Tenor Recorder, Bass Recorder

Download comprises both score and parts

Duration 3:00

Programme note:

American composer John Walter Bratton composed the melody of 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic' in 1907.  Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy added lyrics in 1932 and Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra recorded the first vocal version the same year

SKU: A0.1080931

My wife and I used to present 'string family' workshops on violin, viola, 'cello and bass. Though most items were accompanied by piano, we used to play this as an example of two string instruments playing together. It is one of several items I arranged for us to play as a string duo. It's a light and popular piece and eminently playable by young players beginning to play in ensemble.

SKU: A0.925854

Teddy Bears' Picnic was written in 1907 for piano by American composer John W. Bratton. It follows the form of a march in the key of Am/Cmaj and modulates ulates to F major. It is very catchy and is a favourite of both musicians and audiences alike. This is a great work to be included in any program.

SKU: A0.1044253

The Teddy Bears' Picnic, a timeless classic, is now arranged with easier chord voicings allowing for less movement in the left hand! This arrangement is perfect for students wanting to get into work that's a little more challenging.

SKU: A0.807955

The Teddy Bears Picnic was written in 1907 by John W. Bratton. I have arranged it for Flute with Piano accompaniment and optional Bass and Drums.