Titles in The Festival Series

Each piece is in three movements although some are designed to be played as a continuous whole. They have all been successfully played by children under the age of 12; equally they have been enjoyed by adult groups.

A review of the series was published in "The Recorder Magazine" dated September 1998

London Transport -

a Capital journey by bus, tube, train and taxi -

Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B. This is in four movements although the third (which also uses voices) may be omitted.

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(Excerpts can be heard as a midi file)

Cat no. WMS 04

States of Mind -

Concentration, Daydream, Playtime -

Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B, C'.

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Cat no. WMS 02

Shadows and Windy Places -

a journey over the North Downs -

Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, G, A, B, C', D'. One section is 5/4 time.

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Cat no. WMS 07 - "The Windmill" is available separately as WMS 18

Suede Shoes and Polka Dots -

Movies inspired nostalgia for the Rock and Roll era -

Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B, C', D'.

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Cat no. WMS 09

Through the Arches of Time -

A boat trip from the peace of the Priory to the bustle of Market Day -

This piece has two Intermediate soprano parts and no Elementary part; they both require D, E, F#, G, A, B, C', D'. Uses some extended techniques in a "sound effects" section.

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Cat no. WMS 14

Southern Roots -

Vaudeville, Blues and a Spiritual -

Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B. Bass part is not optional.

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Cat no. WMS 03

Travelling in Style -

a stylish journey from Big Band Boogie to Rock -

Elementary Soprano part requires G, A, B. Bass part is not optional.

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(A midi file of the piece can be heard)

Cat no. WMS 11