Carmencita
Bill Elliott – A fun Latin song with vocal from Bill Elliott’s and John Lithgow’s children’s album Farkle and Friends.
Instrumentation -
3 (pic) ,0, 1+bcl, 0/3, 0, 3, 0/1 perc, gtr, pno, bs, dms/str/vox
Duration - 3:47
Dolphin Tale Suite
Mark Isham – This popular family drama from 2011 starred Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Morgan Freeman, and told a story inspired by true events about a special bottlenose dolphin. This would be a perfect rental for both film music concerts and children’s concerts.
Instrumentation -
3(pic), 2+ca, 2+bcl, 2+cbsn/6, 4, 2+bs, 1/timp, 5perc, hp, kbd/str
Duration - 7:44
I Got Two Dogs
Bill Elliott – A clever canine tribute (from Bill Elliott’s and John Lithgow’s children’s album Farkle and Friends) based on John Lithgow’s own dogs and telling the story of Fanny and Blue, who may not be the smartest dogs, or best-behaved dogs, but they are definitely the most-loved dogs. Check out the accompanying children’s book by the same title.
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1+pic, 1, 1, 0/3, 0, 0, 0/2 perc, gtr, pno/str (solo fiddle)/vox
Duration - 2:26
Little Joy Theme
Marco Missinato – A bright and playful piece from Missinato’s album Unfolding Secrets, encapsulating the feeling of quiet joy.
Instrumentation -
2, 1+ca, 0, 0/4, 0, 0, 0/1 perc, hp/str
Duration - 4:10
Marsupial Sue
Bill Elliott – Based on John Lithgow’s children’s book by the same title, this fun vocal piece from Lithgow’s and Bill Elliot’s children’s CD Farkle and Friends tells of the trials and tribulations of a kangaroo from down under. A chamber orchestra version of this piece is also available for rental.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2, 2+bcl, 2+/4 ,3 ,3 (btbn), 1/timp, 4perc, hp/str
Duration - 4:36
Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Suite
Todd Hayen – A fantastical, magical romp from the cult classic film that also aired on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Mysterious, energetic, spooky, enchanting.
Instrumentation -
2(pic opt), 2, 2, 2/4, 2, 1, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 5:44
Once Upon a Time Suite
Mark Isham – This immensely popular and current ABC series, that has captured the imagination of adults and children alike, weaves a story of modern day reality with fairy tales that span the ages. Mark Isham’s magical suite would fit wonderfully in children’s, film-music or summer programming.
Instrumentation -
2+pic,2+ca,2+bcl,2+cbn/4,4,2+btbn,1/timp,5perc,hp,pno/str/chr(opt)
Duration - 8:20
Pirate Fantasy
Todd Hayen – A rousing, fantastical, treasure-hunting theme from the HBO film The Legend Of Pirate’s Point.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2(ca), 2+bcl, 2+cbn/6, 3, 2+2btbn, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 2:19
Racing Stripes Suite
Mark Isham — A bold, triumphant suite from the live animation film Racing Stripes. Perfect for summer and child-oriented programs!
Instrumentation -
2(afl,picc), 2(eh), 2(bcl), 2 (cbsn)/6, 4, 4, 1/timp, 3 perc, hp, pno(cel)/str
Duration - 12:48
Royal Suite: The Odyssey of a Boy
Ghiya Rushidat – This sweeping suite, conveying a message of tolerance and acceptance, tells the story of a young boy who adventures into the unknown, eventually returning home to share his new-found understanding with those of his homeland.
Instrumentation -
2(pic), 2+ca, 2, 1/4, 2, 2, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 6:08
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Ron Goldstein – An innovative, playful and sometimes ominous version of the 1907 piece originally written by Tin Pan Alley composer John Walter Bratton.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2+ca, 2+bcl, 2+cbn/4, 3, 2+btbn, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno(cel)/str
Duration - 4:18
The Awakening Child
Marco Missinato – Playful and nostalgic, this sweet piece from Missinanto’s album Unfolding Secrets recalls the innocent curiosity of a child discovering the world.
Instrumentation -
2, 1+ca, 0, 0/4, 0, 0, 0/1 perc, hp/str/vox
Duration - 5:04
The Bandshell Right Next To The Zoo
Bill Elliott – A fun piece with solo vocalist from Elliott’s and John Lithgow’s children’s album Farkle and Friends which now has an accompanying children’s book entitled Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo!
Instrumentation -
2 (pic), 0, 2 (tsx-opt.)+bcl (bsx-opt.), 0/3, 0, 3, 1/timp, 4 perc, hp, pn
o/str/vox
Duration - 5:57
The Remarkable Farkle McBride
Bill Elliott – Based on John Lithgow’s children’s book by the same title, this incredibly fun narrated piece tells the story of Farkle’s experiments with various instruments, meanwhile teaching listeners (children and adults alike!) about the elements of the orchestra.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2, 2+bcl (opt.), 2/4, 3, 3 (btbn), 1/timp, 4 perc, hp/str
Duration - 14:48
The Violin’s Curse
Frank Macchia – A very special fifteen-minute ghost story featuring solo violin and orchestra from Frank Macchia’s and Tracy London’s Little Evil Things CD series. Sure to captivate children and adults alike, this narrated piece with music carefully scored to match the story’s development would fit perfectly into any Halloween program.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 1+ca, 3, 2+cbsn/0, 3, 3, 1/4perc, hp, pno/str/narr
Duration - 15:26