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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.

Instrumentation - 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. An exciting new version flips the gender, making the main character “Sparkle”, so that the narrator can be female. Check out Barbara Hannigan’s performance here.

Instrumentation - 2+pic, 2, 2, 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