Titles for Children's Concerts

 

CONCERTO TO GO
by Kurt Carpenter

A terrific contemporary American introduction to the symphony orchestra,

CONCERTO TO GO was created especially for the young in spirit. Complete with rhyming narration and song, this concerto for voice and orchestra is not only action-packed, zany and loads of fun, but also instructive, senstive and untimately grandiose. Each instrument and instrumental group has its moment in the spot light.

Dur: 15'55" Diff: 8 *2-2-2-2/4-2-2-1/tmp+2-hrp-pno&cel-NARRATOR/strgs

 

OVERTURE TO "THE MAGIC HORN"
by Bruce Broughton

Taken from incidental music that accompanies a mime performance for children. Commissioned jointly by the Chicago, Seattle, and National Symphonies.

Dur: 5' Diff: 7 2-2-2-2/4-2-3-1/3 perc.-hp/strgs

 

SHENANDOAH
by Fred Morden

Large symphonic piece based on American folk material. Small choral part at end is optional. Three versions to choose from.

Dur: 8'45" Diff:9/8/6 *2-2-2-2/4-3-3-1/tmp+4-hrp-chorus opt/strgs