SKU: A0.784824

ACT ONE: Song 11. The King, by Dennis McCorkle, is a contemporary pop-rock musical of the first two kings of Israel, Saul ben Kish and David ben Jesse and explores the contrasting lives and outcome of each man’s choices in life. [1 Samuel 16:11 - And Samuel said to Jesse: ‘Are here all your children?’ And he said: ‘There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he tends the sheep.’ And Samuel said unto Jesse: ‘Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come here.’] [Psalm 23 Sacred Melody of David. YAHWEH is My Shepherd I shall not want] SAMUEL leaves SAUL and goes to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem where he chooses DAVID and anoints him as king. DAVID returns to the field and his sheep, trying to understand the meaning of the previous events [Pastures of Green – David and Ensemble]. The next morning, his father Jessie sends one of his servants to ask DAVID to take provisions to his brothers who are on the front line with SAUL engaged in a fierce battle with the Philistines. David leaves the sheep with the servant and goes off to the battlefield. Also included with your order is our new 20 page catalog of over 150 titles at no additional charge.

SKU: A0.784825

ACT ONE: Song 11. The King, by Dennis McCorkle, is a contemporary pop-rock musical of the first two kings of Israel, Saul ben Kish and David ben Jesse and explores the contrasting lives and outcome of each man’s choices in life. [1 Samuel 16:11 - And Samuel said to Jesse: ‘Are here all your children?’ And he said: ‘There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he tends the sheep.’ And Samuel said unto Jesse: ‘Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come here.’ [Psalm 23 Sacred Melody of David.YAHWEH is My Shepherd I shall not want]. SAMUEL leaves SAUL and goes to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem where he chooses DAVID and anoints him as king. DAVID returns to the field and his sheep, trying to understand the meaning of the previous events [Pastures of Green – David and Ensemble]. The next morning, his father Jessie sends one of his servants to ask DAVID to take provisions to his brothers who are on the front line with SAUL engaged in a fierce battle with the Philistines. David leaves the sheep with the servant and goes off to the battlefield. Also included with your order is our new 20 page catalog of over 150 titles at no additional charge.

SKU: HX.1117757

SKU: A0.1494486

Fakebook style chord chart to help quickly learn and play popular songs. Lyric sheet included which follows the song arrangement. Distinctive intro's, lines and endings written, where appropriate, which help to identify and perform the song.

SKU: A0.865862

'All the Young Dudes' is a fun period piece and a mid-tempo glam rock classic from the early 1970s, originally sung by Mott the Hoople but made more famous by David Bowie. The lyric is partly about being young and free, and partly about gender. and being a ‘dude’. It tells the story of several 'dudes' and celebrates what they get up to. Like many Bowie lyrics, it is double-edged, and the melody is catchy and fun to sing.

Originally sung by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, the arrangement sticks closely to the original groove and form, and is designed for an intermediate level group. There is also a solo for a Baritenor with pop sound.

SKU: A0.739502

'Jack's Journey'

(A new Musical by Adeline Dinsmore and David Catherwood)

Piano and vocal score (contains 7 songs plus overture and incidental music) plus Script -  $9.50

Duration c.40 minutes

Ideal for schools, youth groups or adult dramatic/musical companies.

Requirements - Narrator, Chorus, (unison/2part) Soloists, Actors, Piano accompaniment

Optional - Dancers, orchestral parts for Flute, Clarinet. Trumpet, Horn, Strings, Percussion and Bass/guitar

 

About the Musical A great story about one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers. Carefully researched, yet full of fun, this entertaining musical tells the story of the early part of CS Lewis' life from the time of his mother's death in 1908 until his arrival as a student at Oxford in 1916. (Throughout his life CS Lewis was always known as Jack) This new work was premiered at the end of 2019 at the annual CS Lewis Festival held in Ireland. (CS Lewis’ birthplace) It proved to be a great success and was very enthusiastically received. Synopsis Jack’s Journey is a whimsical re-imagining of the childhood journeys of CS Lewis - each of the seven songs representing a stop along the way to his eventual career as the writer of the Narnia Chronicles. The story is told through music relating his memories and significant episodes from his schooldays up to his entry into Oxford. Living almost entirely in his imagination as a small boy, the seeds of the world of Narnia are already beginning to grow in his writing and drawings. Little Lea, his childhood home, provides the setting for the early scenes. Following the death of his mother the young Jack has his first experience of school and England. He endures with fortitude the harsh regime of boarding school and begins to recognise the value of friendship, mutual support and the courage that children can show in adversity. He returns to Ireland and to Campbell College – a much more positive experience. Illness brings his attendance at Campbell to an end. Returning to Little Lea, Jack imagines the world of fairies and dwarves, a world beyond our own. He returns to school in England and comes under the influence of a variety of teachers. Expelled from Malvern, Jack next falls under the influence of his great mentor, Professor Kirkpatrick – the model for the Professor of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Jack’s Journey concludes with the anticipated arrival of a great hero, the hero of the first of the Narnian Chronicles, Aslan, the lion. ‘Jack’s Journey’ gives opportunity for young actors, (supported if desired by adults, taking the parts of the grown-ups.) There are short dramatic scenes, plenty of chorus work, opportunity for choreography and many solo spots for vocalists in the songs which are milestones in the story. List of Songs (the sample pages and mp3 file gives a chance to see and hear the first page of most of the songs) 1 Soft through the window 2 Kingdom of Mourne 3 Little Lea 4 Campbell Days - Boy to the left, Boy to the right 5 The Dandy's song 6 The Scholar's song 7 Strength and honour As will be evident from the above, there is plenty of flexibility regarding the scale of the performance. ‘Jack’s Journey’ may be staged using relatively modest outlay – for example, the premiere did not have a set because the venue for the performance was an actual railway station! The piece certainly allows for imaginative approaches to design and staging. In terms of the additional challenges presented by 2020 the length of the musical at 40 minutes helps in delivering a shorter theatrical experience. Also, the fully digital download of all performing materials allows for distribution via email Indeed the whole show could be effectively recorded and presented online as well as in person.