This is the full script to Pardon Our Rubbish a musical play with music by Betty Roe and words by Marian Lines.

This is the full script to Pardon Our Rubbish a musical play with music by Betty Roe and words by Marian Lines.

This is the full script to Pardon Our Rubbish a musical play with music by Betty Roe and words by Marian Lines.

A Musical Memoir-Opera has been the dominating factor in Inglis Gundry's life and in this affectionate memoir he looks back on the 15 operas he has written and reveals the life that was their inspiration. Always modest and unpretentious Gundry shares his troubled unbringing in suburban London his days at Oxford and his vivid experiences of the war serving on HMS Welshman. His later years as a lecturer saw the composer also investigating the dramatic music of the 12th and 13th century monasteries eventually founding the Sacred Music Drama Society.

A Practical Approach To The Language And The Repertoire-Stephen Varcoe is well known in the UK and internationally as a Bass-Baritone with a wide ranging repertoire. His love of the English language and English music coupled with his particular gift for singing songs with clarity and meaning have prompted him to crystallise and set down some of his ideas. This book is specifically aimed at British students who might otherwise receive little encouragement to explore their own cultural heritage but it will also appeal to foreign singers who are looking for guidance in singing English.

With A Memoir By The Composer-It is the totality of Ferguson's musicianship which has made him one of the outstanding figures of our time. This comprehensive symposium has been published to mark Ferguson's 80th birthday. It is the totality of Ferguson's musicianship which has made him one of the outstanding figures of our time. This comprehensive symposium has been published to mark Ferguson's 80th birthday.

A Singer's Story- Norman Tattersall is one of the most colourful and widely-known figures in the world of British vocal music and here is his life story in nine acts recounted in his characteristic blend of honesty and humour. He tells it like it was-and still is!-and ends with a postlude full of sane advice to any would-be singer.

Miscellaneous Writings-As well as being a highly individual composer and a pioneer editor of early music Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock) did much else in his short life (1894-1930). He was a prolific journalist and commentator on music and this the fourth volume in a series which has brought together all his occassional writings. The core of this volume is a series of programme notes on a very wide range of composers from Bach to Strauss two vintage lectures articles on three of his particular interests Delius Van Dieren and Sorabji plus an early schoolboy effort on the Welsh railway system.

Geoffrey Bush (1920-1998) was a British scholar organist and composer who having met and befriended John Ireland in his youth became an ardent champion of English music. Published to mark his 70th birthday in 1990 An Unsentimental Education was his second volume of essays autobiography and other musical recollections - following the successful formula used in Left Right and Centre . Inside he discusses many subjects close to his heart including contemporaries such as Arne Bennett Sullivan Britten and Montgomery. His distinctive narrative is unmistakable and its readability is only enhanced by the many amusing asides.

A comprehensive reference guide that brings together a wealth of information about the entire range of the British art-song. Compiled and edited by Michael Pilkington this guide is an invaluable addition to the library of any recitalist. Discover which works can be purchased over the counter or maybe in the form of an authorised photocopy. Within the listings you will find details of anthologies differing editions and much more. A comprehensive reference guide that brings together a wealth of information about the entire range of the British art-song. Compiled and edited by Michael Pilkington this guide is an invaluable addition to the library of any recitalist. Discover which works can be purchased over the counter or maybe in the form of an authorised photocopy. Within the listings you will find details of anthologies differing editions and much more.

Parry And Stanford-This series which aims to cover the whole repertoire of English song is designed not merely as a practical guide for singers and teachers but also to be of use to the ever-increasing number of students wishing to study particular areas of the subject - the music the poetry or both. Each piece features a full description and commentary providing detailed information of the song's origin and nature. This is an invaluable anthology presenting the enormous repertoire available but unfortunately little known to those who should be most concerned - English singers themselves. This edition is a comprehensive guide to all the songs whether in print ornot of 2 of the most important composers of English song: Parry and Stanford. The description of each song includes its tonality range meter and duration.

A celebration of the recording career of Kathleen Ferrier brimming with anecdotes of intrigue and mystery! Paul Campion presents a meticulously researched biography of Ferrier one of the original stars of both Columbia and Decca. Her performances of Mahler Bach Monteverdi Britten and countless other greats have inspired generations. Campion's remarkable account documents every known recording placing the singer's career in the context of a tumultuous private life characterised by disappearing discs frosty relationships and other fascinating episodes!A celebration of the recording career of Kathleen Ferrier brimming with anecdotes of intrigue and mystery! Paul Campion presents a meticulously researched biography of Ferrier one of the original stars of both Columbia and Decca. Her performances of Mahler Bach Monteverdi Britten and countless other greats have inspired generations. Campion's remarkable account documents every known recording placing the singer's career in the context of a tumultuous private life characterised by disappearing discs frosty relationships and other fascinating episodes!

From Elizabethan times to Elgar Tippett and Britten-James Day presents his examination of what is meant when a piece of music is described as being 'very English' and the musical elements that might combine to create such a response. Day investigates the whole tapestry of English composition from the Elizabethans onwards and pays particular attention to six characteristically 'English' composers - Purcell Handel Sullivan Elgar Vaughan Williams and Britten. Is it a question of harmony and melodic shape? Is it a question of subject matter and social forces? Is 'Englishness' simply in the ear of the beholder? An enthusiastic informed and thought-provoking guide.James Day presents his examination of what is meant when a piece of music is described as being 'very English' and the musical elements that might combine to create such a response. Day investigates the whole tapestry of English composition from the Elizabethans onwards and pays particular attention to six characteristically 'English' composers - Purcell Handel Sullivan Elgar Vaughan Williams and Britten. Is it a question of harmony and melodic shape? Is it a question of subject matter and social forces? Is 'Englishness' simply in the ear of the beholder? An enthusiastic informed and thought-provoking guide.

This musical play for children is set in 3500AD and can be presented in any kind of hall or stage. Useful production notes and helpful hints are included in this book.

This is the full script to Pardon Our Rubbish a musical play with music by Betty Roe and words by Marian Lines.