A music graduate of the University of Manchester, Alison’s career has included working as percussionist and pianist in the worlds of classical, pop and theatre music, a musical director and a music specialist in primary education. With her distinctive compositions, Alison aims to encourage children to experience the joy of music and performance.
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What a treat awaits the choirs who adopt this book - 50 of the all-time top songs arranged for two parts with super piano or keyboard accompaniments. The music is available in two versions - a full score and a vocal score for the singers.Contents A life on the ocean waveAll the nice girls love a sailorAngelsAnnie's songBobby ShaftoeBoom, boom! Ain't it great tobe crazy?Bridge over troubled waterBrown-eyed girlChick, chick, chickenDaisy BellDancing QueenDanny boyDashing away with the smoothing ironDeep riverDem dry bonesDo your ears hang low?Early one morningGolden slumbersHome on the rangeI am the music manI do like to be beside the seasideIf I had a hammerI'm a nut!It's a long way to TipperaryLast night's pizzaLi'l Liza JaneMamma miaMichael FinneganMy Bonnie lies over the oceanMy grandfather's clockNow is the hourOn Ilkley moor baht 'atOne finger, one thumbPick a bale o' cottonSailingShe'll be comin' round the mountainSteal awayStrawberry FairStreets of LondonSwing low, sweet chariotThe animals went in two by twoThe ash groveThe bear climbed over the mountainThe last rose of summerThe Skye boat songThere once was a guy with a ping-pong ballWaterlooWhen I first came to this landYe banks and braesYou'll never get to heavenYou'll never walk alone br>
£15.99 - £33.99
If your memories of playing the recorder are tainted by squeaks and squeals from primary school, then this is the book for you!I've Always Wanted to Play the Recorder contains clear pictures and charts to show the instrument's fingering, simple explanations of music theory, and technique tips to ensure that you make a good sound, right from the start of your musical journey.Recorder skills and knowledge are developed through both new and familiar melodies, with downloadable demo and backing tracks available to support your learning. By the end of the book, you will be familiar with 12 notes and have a varied repertoire of pieces to play for admiring friends and family. And no more squeaks and squeals!Educated at Manchester University and the Royal Northern College of Music, Alison Carver has worked in the worlds of classical, pop and theatre music and as a specialist teacher in primary education. With her distinctive compositions, Alison aims to encourage aspiring instrumentalists of all ages to experience the joy of music making.Click here to view the contents
£10.99
Ten new settings of traditional carols and songs covering a variety of styles and moods from Irish folk and hoe-down to gentle ballads and jazz.Arranged in 2, 3 and 4 part settings for young voices and suitable for both KS2 and lower KS3 mixed choirs and KS3 girls' choirs, these pieces are guaranteed to enthuse the young singer.
£17.99
A Really Noisy Nativity! is a fun, lively and interactive Christmas musical, written to get children to sing, join in with sound effects and generally be loud! The story can be performed in two different ways, with more or less adult interaction, depending on the age and confidence of the children and number of performers. The songs have been written with Alison Carver's usual flair and sense of fun, and are accompanied with free downloadable backing tracks – there are two recordings of each song; one with vocals and one to use as a backing track. So, go on – make some noise for Christmas! Contents 01 An angel said to Mary02 Travelling on03 Tap, tap, tap04 The animals in the stable05 The shepherds on the hillside06 Searching, seeking07 We want to clap our hands 08 An angel said to Mary - Backing Track09 Travelling on -Backing Track10 Tap, tap, tap -Backing Track11 The animals in the stable -Backing Track12 The shepherds on the hillside -Backing Track13 Searching, seeking -Backing Track14 We want to clap our hands -Backing Track
£17.99
10 sparkling arrangements for easy to intermediate strings. There are parts for violins, viola, cello, double bass and also parts for beginner violin and beginner cello, which can be played mostly on open strings. A free optional piano accompaniment is included as downloadable tracks so certain parts could be omitted and the performance will still sound complete. Includes inserts of the following: 1x Beginner Cello,1x Beginner Violin,1x Violin 1, 1x Violin 2, 1x Violin 3, 1x Cello, 1x Viola, 1x Double bass Contents Ding dong, merrily on highDown by the riversideHarvest homeJoyful danceLittle (boogie) donkeyMinuet in GMorning has brokenNow the green blade risethSummer holidayTulips from Amsterdam
£19.99
A collection of songs suitable for all children to celebrate the festival of Easter. With catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, this is a vital resource for Easter celebrations.Contents Songs:How it all beganWave your branches highRemember meThe timeThe crucifixionHe is aliveHow it all began (Reprise)
£17.99
Harvest! is a collection of catchy songs which remind us to give thanks, to celebrate the variety of food that we eat and to share what we have with others. Readings are suggested to introduce the songs and some of the material can be linked to produce a harvest mini-musical!To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
50 demo and instrumental backing tracks. What a treat awaits the choirs who adopt these books and CD set. 50 of the all-time top songs arranged for two parts with super piano or keyboard accompaniments. The music is available in two versions - a full score and a vocal score for the singers. And there's a bonus because there are also available CDs with both demo and instrumental backing tracks. The arrangements are all by established and highly skilled composers who know what really works with choirs. Contents A life on the ocean waveAll the nice girls love a sailorAngelsAnnie's songBobby ShaftoeBoom, boom! Ain't it great tobe crazy?Bridge over troubled waterBrown-eyed girlChick, chick, chickenDaisy BellDancing QueenDanny boyDashing away with the smoothing ironDeep riverDem dry bonesDo your ears hang low?Early one morningGolden slumbersHome on the rangeI am the music manI do like to be beside the seasideIf I had a hammerI'm a nut!It's a long way to TipperaryLast night's pizzaLi'l Liza JaneMamma miaMichael FinneganMy Bonnie lies over the oceanMy grandfather's clockNow is the hourOn Ilkley moor baht 'atOne finger, one thumbPick a bale o' cottonSailingShe'll be comin' round the mountainSteal awayStrawberry FairStreets of LondonSwing low, sweet chariotThe animals went in two by twoThe ash groveThe bear climbed over the mountainThe last rose of summerThe Skye boat songThere once was a guy with a ping-pong ballWaterlooWhen I first came to this landYe banks and braesYou'll never get to heavenYou'll never walk alone
£51.99 - £56.99
This witty and fun-filled musical has lively songs in a variety of styles. It is set in Santa's workshop where the elves are busy finishing and wrapping presents. With the aid of a gang of noisy polar bears they discover the reason for giving presents at Christmas. There are detailed production notes and photocopiable song texts included, and the FREE CD includes demo and backing tracks.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
It’s Christmas Eve, the adults are talking among themselves and the children are bored…until Mum presents a Christmas box from the attic. In it there are snap cards, a jigsaw of a snowy festive scene and most extraordinary of all, a storybook with magical.At the turn of a page, the children are transported back in time to discover the true meaning of Christmas; finding themselves under a table in Mary’s kitchen in Nazareth. Then it’s on to Bethlehem before all gather together at the scene of the Nativity… But that’s not the end, it’s only the start of the greatest story ever told. Contents 01 Let's sing the Christmas Story02 Moving Music03 Mary, stop sweeping04 Put your best foot forward05 Knock, knock, knock06 Lullaby07 Glory to God in the highest08 We are stargazers09 Shout aloud, 'It's Christmas!'
£17.99
Poetry arouses feelings, sparks imagination, prompts arguments, shapes attitudes and keeps us alert to new possibilities. It is there to make us think.This collection of poems has been selected especially for use with children in schools. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including what we think about ourselves, friends, the environment, bullying and forgiveness.Highly suitable for use in any setting, some of the poems have an explicit religious theme, presented in a way that invites reflection and careful thought.This is an exciting resource of engaging and sometimes amusing poems that will help children to think about important issues. Brief commentaries and discussion questions are provided throughout to initiate discussion.Contributing Authors:Alison CarverAli DeeNick FawcettMichael ForsterBarry HartVal HawthornePaul KeebleDenis O'GormanSusan SayersBecky SilverW. L. WallaceSarah WattsContents1. A group of thieves were waiting2. A man he was praying3. All of us are different4. All of us want to be winners5. Am I somebody's son or somebody's daughter? (Who am I?)6. Are we all different or are we the same? (Are you like me?)7. Be patient8. Believe in the future9. Can I give assistance?10. Choices, choices11. Do you ever wish you could fly?12. Don't be scared of questions13. Don't bear a load on your shoulders14. Don't big yourself up15. Don't bottle things up16. Everybody says, 'It's not my fault!' (Blame somebody else!)17. Flowers in the springtime18. Forests are chopped down19. Give some thought to those you mix with20. God gave me a body21. God is good22. God is so much more23. God sends a rainbow24. Hand in hand (We can change our world)25. How can I be a good friend today?26. How do you say, 'Thank you'? (Thank you)27. I can learn28. I can play a part29. I could be a friend30. I could climb the Eiffel Tower31. I dream of a world full of peace, not despair (Dream)32. I may be small or big33. I may not be an Einstein or Isambard Brunel34. If a friend's in need and you just don't care35. If I can be strong36. If I make things up, if I tell you lies37. If only we'd stop, and look, and see38. If you were stripy or dotty (Stripy dotty friends)39. If you're feeling kind of lonely40. If you're feeling worried, troubled41. In this world it's not hard to spot42. Is there a reason behind why we're here?43. It's good to pray44. Let's be green45. Let's have a minute's silence46. Let's take care of our body47. Life is for living now48. Many people worship49. My Granny and Granddad50. People see things this way51. Prayer's like talking on a mobile phone52. Reach for the sky53. 'Roar, roar,' said the lion54. Some are full of action55. Some people say, 'The world's too small'56. Someone in the world is hungry57. Someone near is hurting58. Sometimes my head is busy and buzzy (Heartbeat)59. Stuff!60. There are lots of things (It's good to be me!)61. There's a man we see in town62. There's a word63. There's too much hurting, too many tears64. This is the place where we are safe and free (School Song)65. Though we come from different places66. Try, try, try it again67. What shall I do with today?68. When a challenge starts off easy69. When I fail to be the person70. When I feel nervous, when I feel scared (Friendship)71. When Jesus was my age72. When someone shows a little act of kindness73. When you're feeling nervous, when you're feeling scared74. Who cares for carers?75. Yes, the journey of life76. You can't always have what you want
£19.99
It's getting near to the end of term and one group of friends in particular are ready not only for their summer holiday but also their move to High (Senior) School in the autumn. The staff, however are determined to keep the children focused until the end of term! They decide to set them a challenge, that of organising the school's Summer Fair, to encourage teamwork and responsibility. Some arguments between the pupils ensue, resulting in the class splitting into two rival teams. The day of the fair finally arrives but the event is threatened with disaster. Can the children work together to save the day? Find out in this musical tale of friendship and teamwork.To learn more about performance licensing click here.ContentsGetting ready for moving onIncidental music 1They're getting too big for their bootsThey're getting too big for their boots (reprise)Incidental music 2It's up to you (us)TeamworkIncidental music 3Bringing up children's not easyIncidental music 4I just don't get itIncidental music 5I'm really looking forward to my holidays!Incidental music 6Pull together everybodyIncidental music 7A very good dayCurtain calls / Getting ready for moving on (reprise)
£19.99
It's the final dress rehearsal of the school Nativity play. There's so much talking and arguing that their teacher threatens to cancel the performance. Just in time they realise who the real star of the show is - Jesus lying in the manger. Alison Carver's Christmas musical offers easy speaking parts and imaginative, fun songs. Contents 01 A Great Great Story02 Angels Are Messengers03 Animals Like Stables04 Running And Leaping And Dancing For Joy05 Look At The Stars06 Travelling In Hope07 The Meaning Of Christmas08 A Great Great Story - Backing09 Angels Are Messengers - Backing10 Animals Like Stables - Backing11 Running And Leaping And Dancing For Joy - Backing12 Look At The Stars - Backing13 Travelling In Hope - Backing14 The Meaning Of Christmas - Backing
£17.99
The four attractive songs, together with a narration, form a delightful Harvest Festival presentation. The lyrics remind us to be thankful for the food we eat and of our responsibility to share with others. The songs are written in a variety of styles that will appeal to all young singers. To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
Key Stage 1 - 2A brand-new musical from the ever-reliable Alison Carver, with a running time of approximately fifty minutes.Snoop and Creep, two spies, arrive at the court of King Herod and discover he is in a rage. Three wise men have recently visited the palace asking to see the newly-born king. Herod thinks this baby will be a threat to his throne and sends the two spies off on a mission to follow the wise men and find the baby. Accompanied by Crackers, a cook, they travel to Bethlehem, but will the spies manage to crack the case?CD Included Contents 01 We’re Investigating Christmas (Vocals)02 We’re Investigating Christmas (Backing)03 I Love To Cook (Vocals)04 I Love To Cook (Backing)05 We’re Investigating Christmas (Reprise) (Vocals)06 We’re Investigating Christmas (Reprise) (Backing)07 Travelling (Vocals)08 Travelling (Backing)09 Sound Effect – Baby Crying10 Angels, Angels (Vocals)11 Angels, Angels (Backing)12 Picking Up All The Pieces (Vocals)13 Picking Up All The Pieces (Backing)14 Make Room For The Baby (Vocals)15 Make Room For The Baby (Backing)16 Bringing Gifts To The Saviour (Vocals)17 Bringing Gifts To The Saviour (Backing)18 We’ve Investigated Christmas (Vocals)19 We’ve Investigated Christmas (Backing)
£17.99
A really flexible and entertaining introduction to ensemble playing!*Cover design for illustration only - Score book and CD not included Parts for violins, viola, cello, double bass and also parts for beginner violin and beginner cello, which can be played mostly on open strings. Includes inserts of the following: 2x Beginner Cello3x Beginner Violin3x Violin 13x Violin 23x Violin 32x Cello2x Viola1x Double bass Contents Ding dong, merrily on highDown by the riversideHarvest homeJoyful danceLittle (boogie) donkeyMinuet in GMorning has brokenNow the green blade risethSummer holidayTulips from Amsterdam
£45.99
Elias really wants to follow the star with the Three Wise Men to find the new Child King, but he gets so caught up with finding fancy clothes and perfect presents that he doesn’t leave with the others and ends up missing the first Christmas. This is a Christmas play with a difference in that the characters mime their parts whilst a reader narrates the story, giving the children freedom to use their imaginations and meaning KS1 can be involved alongside KS2 children. The lively performance also includes readings, catchy songs and hymns based around the Nativity Story, so the audience can join in with the children in celebrating the wonder of Christmas.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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