Bassoon,Clarinet,Double Bass,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1192050

Composed by John W. Bratton. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century,Children,Comedy. 41 pages. RayThompsonMusic #791552. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1192050).

Arranged symphonic wind dectet/bass.


The Teddy Bears' Picnic is a song consisting of a melody written in 1907 by American composer John Walter Bratton, and lyrics added in 1932 by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy. It remains popular in the United Kingdom as a children's song, having been recorded by numerous artists over the decades. Kennedy lived at Staplegrove Elm and is buried in Staplegrove Church, in Taunton, Somerset, England. Local folklore has it that the small wooded area between the church and Staplegrove Scout Hut was the inspiration for his lyrics.

Bratton composed and personally copyrighted it in 1907, and then assigned the copyright to M. Witmark & Sons, New York City, who published it later that year as The Teddy Bears Picnic: Characteristic Two Step, according to the first page of the published piano score, as well as the orchestral parts Witmark published in an arrangement by Frank Saddler. However, the illustrated sheet music cover gives the title as THE TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC, with apostrophe on BEARS and no genre descriptor. Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy wrote the now familiar lyrics for it in 1932.

After Bratton wrote The Teddy Bears' Picnic, however, many people felt that the composer plagiarized portions of the melody. Music aficionados pointed out in particular that the refrain echoed the theme from Robert Browne Hall's 1895 Death or Glory March. Nevertheless, charges were not filed and Bratton's song still has the same tune it had in 1907.

Composed by John W Bratton. Arranged by PRB Music. Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. PRB Music #6096033. Published by PRB Music

Piano and voice - Digital Download

SKU: LV.5791

Composed by John W. Bratton. Courtship, Love, Marriage proposals. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5791).

Tarry Carrie Till We Marry. Song and Chorus With Dance Ad Lib. Words by Walter H. Ford. Music by John W. Bratton. Published 1894 by M. Witmark & Sons, 51 West 28th St. in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship, Love, Marriage proposals. First line reads In a hammock slowly swinging, by a babbling brook..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5761

Composed by John W. Bratton. Portraits, Rescues, Poor persons, Mothers & children, Accidents, Fathers & children, Philanthropy, Love, Satire, Entertainment. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5761).

Songs We Hear on the Stage. A Descriptive Satire. Words by Walter H. Ford. Music by John W. Bratton. Published 1895 by M. Witmark & Sons, 51 West 28th Street in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Rescues, Poor persons, Mothers & children, Accidents, Fathers & children, Philanthropy, Love, Satire, Entertainment. First line reads Men have won a nation's praise, sometimes they deserve it..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5771

Composed by John W. Bratton. Portraits, City & town life, Poor persons, Neighbors, Courtship, Children, Nursing, Love, Marriage. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5771).

The SUnshine of Paradise Alley. Popular Song and Chorus. A Perfect Song. Words by Walter H. Ford. Music by John W. Bratton. Published 1895 by M. Witmark & Sons, 51 West 28th St. in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, City & town life, Poor persons, Neighbors, Courtship, Children, Nursing, Love, Marriage. First line reads There's a little side street such as often you meet..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.10413

Composed by John W. Bratton. Flags, Drapery. Lester S. Levy Collection. 6 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.10413).

In a Cosy Corner. A Novelette. by John W. Bratton. Published 1901 by M. Witmark & Sons in New York. Composition of sectional with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Flags, Drapery.

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5277

Composed by John W. Bratton. Courtship, Love. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5277).

Genevieve! The Talk of the Twon. Song and Chorus. Words by Walter H. Ford. Music by John W. Bratton. Published 1897 by in n.p. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship, Love. First line reads If you want a receipt, for a girl who is sweet..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5727

Composed by John W. Bratton. Orphans, Newspaper vendors, Prisoners, Policemen, Judicial proceedings, Children. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5727).

She's Been a Mother to Me. Song and Chorus. Words by Walter H. Ford. Music by John W. Bratton. Published 1896 by in n.p. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Orphans, Newspaper vendors, Prisoners, Policemen, Judicial proceedings, Children. First line reads A poor little maiden, with newspapers laden, was trying her best not to cry..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.606

Composed by A. Seymour Brown, Nat. D. Ayer, & John W. Bratton. Cartoons, Caricatures, Singers, Mothers & children, Infants, Love, Pride. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.606).

Ev'ry Baby is a Sweet Bouquet. Book by Aaron Hoffman and Paul West. Lyrics and Music by A. Seymour Brown, Nat. D. Ayer, and John W. Bratton. Published 1909 by M. Witmark & Sons in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Cartoons, Caricatures, Singers, Mothers & children, Infants, Love, Pride. First line reads In a summer garden any posy grow, migononette and violets, lily white and rose..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

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SKU: LV.5695

Composed by John W. Bratton. Courtship, Marriage proposals. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5695).

Sadie, My Lady. Song and Chorus. Words by W.H. Ford. Music by J.W. Bratton. Published 1897 by in n.p. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship, Marriage proposals. First line reads If you'll go for a call, just below City Hall..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Composed by John W. Bratton. Children, Marriage, Love, Happiness. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.6954). - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

Composed by Gustave Salzer & John W. Bratton. Teachers, Ballerinas, Dancing. Lester S. Levy Collection. 7 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.9339). - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

Composed by John W. Bratton. Courtship, Alcoholic beverages, Deception, Anger, Quarreling, Law enforcement. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.5709). - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries