SKU: A0.1473328

Space Oddity
as performed by David Bowie
5-7 Oct. Handbells and Handchimes.

SKU: A0.805596

A unison or simple 2pt version, ideal for School or Community Choirs with piano accompaniment including chord symbols.  This is the lower key version as performed by David Bowie at Glastonbury in 2000.

SKU: A0.935557

I arranged this song as a tribute to Bowie after hearing of his passing in 2016. It was first performed at a National voice camp for community choirs and it quickly became a firm favourite.

It’s a fun arrangement in 4-part SSAA with an epic dramatic finale. A firm crowd-pleaser for any show package. Suitable for female choir or barbershop chorus (not suitable for competition).

It’s a medium to advanced difficulty.

For more information and teach tracks please contact the arranger Jon Conway: jon.musicman@gmail.com.

SKU: A0.896165

A complete bass transcription with standard notation and tablature as performed on 'The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust' (1971).  .

SKU: A0.891821

Every student and audience member will be thrilled to hear this exciting arrangement of a Queen classic performed on steel drums. With its lush chords and exciting melodies, this arrangement is great for beginner to intermediate level students and would be a fantastic addition on any steel band concert program!

SKU: A0.1502425

“Little Drummer Boy,” originally titled “Carol of the Drum,” is based on a traditional Czech carol. In 1957, Henry Onorati arranged the song for a recording by the Jack Halloran Singers, but it was not released in time for Christmas. The next year, Harry Simeone was looking for material to create a Christmas album, and Onorati introduced him to the “Carol of the Drum.” Simeone re-arranged the song, retitled it “The Little Drummer Boy,” and recorded it with the Harry Simeone Chorale on the album Sing We Now of Christmas. The song is the story of a young shepherd boy who joins the procession of the wise men and other humble admirers to the Savior’s manger. When the boy reaches the gathering, others present gifts, but all the boy can afford is his gift of making music on his drum. Over 200 versions of this song in at least seven languages have been written.

In September 1977, an additional track was recorded for Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas television special, performed by Crosby and David Bowie. According to co-writer Ian Fraser, Bowie balked at singing “Little Drummer Boy.” “I hate this song. Is there something else I could sing?” Fraser recalls Bowie telling him. Fraser, along with songwriter Larry Grossman and the special’s scriptwriter, Buz Kohan, then wrote the “Peace on Earth” lyrics as a counterpoint to “Little Drummer Boy.” Crosby performed “Little Drummer Boy,” while Bowie sang the new tune “Peace on Earth,” which they reportedly performed after less than an hour of rehearsal. Crosby never lived to see his performance on television, as he died a month after recording. The show aired in November 1977 on CBS.

SKU: A0.1494898

'Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy' is a christmas song performed by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, and American Singer Bing Crosby. Recorded in 1977 at ATV Elstree Studios near London for Crosby's TV Special Merrie Olde Christmas, The song features Bing Crosby singing the old 1941 standard 'Little Drummer Boy', whilst Bowie sing's 'Peace on Earth' as a counterpoint melody, written by the special's musical supervisors Ian Fraser, Lawrence Grossman & scriptwriter Alan Buz Kohan, specially for the collaboration. The Duet was one of Bing Crosby's final recordings before his death in October 1977.

This British Brass Band arrangement would be a great addition to any christmas program and captures the real spirit of these two wonderful melodies.