SKU: 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.

SKU: A0.827178

Teddy Bear is a delightful piece about a child's love for their teddy bear.  With it's short phrases, simple echo singing and an optional parallel-3rd harmony part, this composition is perfect for young singers starting to sing in two parts. Teddy Bear is sure to be a favourite with choirs and with audiences, especially when choreography and teddy bears are added to the performance. We love our Teddy Bears!

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: A0.1374353

This is an instrumental version of an original Christmas/Children's song, Waiting for Santa. It may also be played as a cello solo - Part 1 has the melody throughout.  Use the dynamics to make it sing.  A ritardando may be added from Measures 47 to 51.  Feel free to adjust the tempo to suit the event or skill level.  The attached audio and video provide a better idea of tempo and dynamics.  Ideal for general performance, recitals, get-togethers, and holiday events.  I hope you enjoy!!!

Following are the lyrics:
Santa, I’ve heard the stories
Of a sleigh pulled by reindeer
Who fly through the air.
Santa, I’m waiting to tell you
What I’ve been dreaming that only you’ll hear.

Some kids may want a teddy bear.
Some may ask you for the moon.  
I’m afraid that you might laugh at me.
And my turn is coming soon.  

Santa, I’ve been so lonely.
There’s nothing but grown-ups,
And they’re not much fun.       
Santa, can you send me a good friend,
Someone who’ll like me just as I am?

Some kids have asked for teddy bears.
Some have asked you for the moon.  
One kid wants a trip to Disneyland.
Well, Disneyland sounds awfully good (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Cruella…).

Santa, I hope you heard me,
And if you grant my wish,
I’ll make you my King.

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: A0.767815

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: A0.1153963

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: A0.925854

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.