A poem by Charles Causley set to music by Betty Roe for Unison voices or voice and piano. This song is part of Three Childhoods .

The songs in this mini-revue capture the essence of traditional 'pub life' superbly. Full of warmth humour and witty observation you will probably think it was written about your local watering hole! The mini-revue including an opener and closer brings together eight songs which can be performed as a set or perhaps as a part of a whole evening's entertainment. It would be ideal at a social function for am-dram society or revue group or seperately in a cabaret. The set offers opportunities for several performers male and female with a compere to introduce the items using the words provided and perhaps adding a few of his own. The songs are all conversational and perhapsshould be delivered thus without undue attention to note-values. ry not to let singing get in the way of natural speech-rhythms and letting the characters be themselves.

As a composer Betty Roe's work embraces many fields: solo songs choral music church music revue songs musicals operas instrumental pieces and music for schools. Here are three enjoyable songs set to humorous verse by James Reeves.

A quick and playful Rondo withy a soaring melody and energetic Piano accompaniment by Thomas Pitfield. Suitable for the confident Oboe soloist.

Twelve rural reflections for Double Bass and Piano by Betty Roe. These short pieces have straightforward simple arrangements making them ideal for beginners who will enjoy playing and learning these bright and relaxed tunes.

Sir George Dyson composer teacher organist and administrator was born in Halifax Yorkshire England in 1883. Sir George was very committed to composing simple pieces for amateur musicians to perform and thiscollection of three songs are a fine example. Dyson's texts were taken from the works of some of the greatest poets- John Bunyan Shakespeare Masefield and in this case Robert Herrick. The words are well set the music sounds fresh and simple and the melodic lines are attractive.

Based on a poem by Robert Herrick for double SATB choir.

A fantastic album containing arrangements for Piano Solo of works by Frederick Delius. Several notable arrangers- including the close associate of Delius Phillip Heseltine- have faithfully arranged these Delius originals for Piano. Initially they appeared during Delius' lifetime and would all have been approved by him. These pieces demonstrate his magnificant mind for interesting melody beauty and impressionism. A fantastic album containing arrangements for Piano Solo of works by Frederick Delius. Several notable arrangers- including the close associate of Delius Phillip Heseltine- have faithfully arranged these Delius originals for Piano. Initially they appeared during Delius' lifetime and would all have been approved by him. These pieces demonstrate his magnificant mind for interesting melody beauty and impressionism.

Having been demobilised from the Royal Artillery after the second World War Percy Turnbull became principal piano teacher at the Surry College of Music at Fitznells and it was during this period that he composed his Sonatina for Piano . This is a skilled piece that shows similar merits to that of works by Debussy and other late 19th and early 20th Century French composers. Having been demobilised from the Royal Artillery after the second World War Percy Turnbull became principal piano teacher at the Surry College of Music at Fitznells and it was during this period that he composed his Sonatina for Piano . This is a skilled piece that shows similar merits to that of works by Debussy and other late 19th and early 20th Century French composers.

Frank Bridge's 1904 Sonata for Violin and Piano. A youthful and admirable first attempt at Sonata compostion this piece is not as masterful as his 1932 work but nevertheless displays his skilled working knowledge of the Violin. Frank Bridge's 1904 Sonata for Violin and Piano. A youthful and admirable first attempt at Sonata compostion this piece is not as masterful as his 1932 work but nevertheless displays his skilled working knowledge of the Violin.

Based on a poem by William Wordsworth Eric Wetherell's Westminster Bridge for unaccompanied SSATB choir.

Sweet Thames Flow Softly is a tremendous unaccompanied part-song for SATB choir by Betty Roe with words by Ewan MacColl. A brisk flowing pace accentuates the meandering of the river through London to the sea. This piece from 1992 is the first of Two River Songs . A Piano reduction is included for rehearsal purposes.

A tender and moving piece for Soprano Solo and Unaccompanied SATB. Edited for performance by Alan Gibbs.

The third book in a fabulous series that presents the best of Peter Warlock’s Choral Music. Warlock has been described as the Carollist of the last century and is a treasure of British song-writing. This volume contains a fantastic collection of some of his best and most loved Carols. Eight Carols set for Unison voices and Piano accompaniment. Warlock has such a way with words phrasing and melody that these songs are sure to delight singers players and audiences.

A setting of the poem The Oxen by Thomas Hardy for mixed chorus rich with spirit and wonder of Christmas Eve.

William Blezard's Suite Francaise for B flat clarinet and Piano.

Four songs for UNison voices and piano. Betty Roe has used her extraordianry talents in this fabulous setting of Leonard Clark's poems. A splendid marriage of interesting dynamic text with wonderful melodies. Four songs for UNison voices and piano. Betty Roe has used her extraordianry talents in this fabulous setting of Leonard Clark's poems. A splendid marriage of interesting dynamic text with wonderful melodies.

Book Nine in this fabulous series presenting the best of Peter Warlock’s Choral Music. He was a champion of unknown composers before the term early music was coined. To him music was soemthing to study perform and enjoy wether it dates from Henry VIII (or earlier!) Elizabeth the Stuarts or more modern times. Seven fantastic English songs all beautifully transcribed by Warlock here for SATB mixed Choir. A Piano accompaniment is included for practice purposes only. The composers included in this volume are Ravenscroft Dowland Cavendish and Whythorne.

A.D. One is a fabulous Christmas fable that re-tells the Nativity story with words and music. Written for Solo voices Mixed SATBB chorus Flute Double Bass and Piano music by Betty Roe and Lyrics and Libretto by James Reeves. This play is suitable for small and chamber choirs both professional and amateur.

Volume 8 - Songs 1928-1930-The critically and editorially authoritative editions of the songs of Peter Warlock. This eighth collection spans the years of 1923 and 1924 contains seventeen songs for voice and Piano by Warlock including Seven Songs of Summer . Edited and introduced by Fred Tomlinson.