Hawthorns Music: Recorder Music for Schools

Alyson Lewin: Oddbods

Our schools' series opens with a gallery of misfits: Bobby Bingo, Old MacDonald, Down in Demerara, Old Farmer Buck and The Jolly Miller. Lots for a mixed ability ensemble to work on. Descant 2 is limited to three notes. Three Descants & opt. percussion.

Alyson Lewin: Oddbods at Sea

Similar to SA1. This time featuring Bobby Shaftoe, Johnny Todd, The Bold Fisherman and the Drunken Sailor. Introducing f# in the descant 2 part. Three Descants plus optional percussion.

Susato: Two Dances

La Mourisque and La Bataille arranged for recorder ensemble by Alyson Lewin. Playable on a variety of combinations from SSAT to SopSSSAATTB.

Alyson Lewin: Miss-Fits

Following scurrilous suggestions that Oddbods is totally male-oriented, Miss-Fits attempts to redress the balance. Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, Clementine, Little Bo-Peep and Polly, put the Kettle On. SSS+opt perc.

Alyson Lewin: Two Spirituals

These attractive arrangements by Alyson Lewin are intended for upper junior / lower secondary groups but may be of interest to intermediate adult groups. 'Down By the Riverside' and 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'. SSAT.

Alyson Lewin: Beasties!

Hickory Dickory Dock, Pop goes the Weasel, Three Blind Mice, Froggy Went a-Courting, A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go. Lots for a mixed ability ensemble to work on. Descant 2 uses a restricted range of notes. SSS+opt perc.

Bamforth: Waltzes

Five contrasting pieces which can be played separately or as a concert set. The two descant parts are easy, the piano accompaniment is about grade 2 or 3 standard. An original composition by Dennis Bamforth. SS+Piano.

Alyson Lewin: Joe's Jitters

Written in a popular style and intended for good Junior / intermediate Secondary level school ensembles, this piece will also appeal to adult groups seeking a light and accessible consort piece. SSATB.

Alyson Lewin: Turkey in the Straw

Alyson Lewin's setting of the popular American barn dance tune for recorders and piano. Originally written for a schools recorder festival. SSA/TT+Piano.

Alyson Lewin: Oddbods Abroad

The motley crew ventures further afield, learn some new notes and try a new instrument. Augustin, Molly Malone, Yankee Doodle and Au Clair de la Lune. SSA/T

Alyson Lewin: Off to the Fair

Two 4-part arrangements. Intended for good school groups but will appeal to adults too. 'Scarborough Fair' and 'Linstead Market'. SSAT/B

Alyson Lewin: Oddbods' Foreign Tour

The Oddbods gain a new member and continue their foreign adventures. 'Frere Jacques', 'Waltzing Matilda' and 'The Volga Boatman'. SSA/TT

Alyson Lewin: Kerry's Blues

Written in a popular style and intended for good Junior / intermediate Secondary level school ensembles, this piece will also appeal to adult groups. Like SA08, this piece had its origins in a piano piece written for a pupil. SSATB.

Alyson Lewin: Two More Spirituals

These two arrangements by Alyson Lewin are equally popular with good schools' groups and adult consorts. 'Steal Away' and 'Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho'. SSAT.

Alyson Lewin: Postcards

Duets for two descant recorders with treble alternative to Descant 2. Suitable for players of Grade 2 level and above. SS/A.

Score and Parts £6.00