London
Transport - Each piece is in three movements although some are designed to be played as a continuous whole. They have all been successfully played by children under the age of 12; equally they have been enjoyed by adult groups.
A review of the series was published in "The Recorder Magazine" dated September 1998
London
Transport -
a Capital journey by bus, tube, train and taxi -
Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B. This is in four movements although the third (which also uses voices) may be omitted.
(Excerpts can be heard as a midi file)
Cat no. WMS 04
States of Mind -
Concentration, Daydream, Playtime -
Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B, C'.
(A midi file of the piece can be heard)
Cat no. WMS 02
Shadows
and Windy Places -
a journey over the North Downs -
Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, G, A, B, C', D'. One section is 5/4 time.
(A midi file of the piece can be heard)
Cat no. WMS 07 - "The Windmill" is available separately as WMS 18
Suede
Shoes and Polka Dots -
Movies inspired nostalgia for the Rock and Roll era -
Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B, C', D'.
(A midi file of the piece can be heard)
Cat no. WMS 09
Through
the Arches of Time -
A boat trip from the peace of the Priory to the bustle of Market Day -
This piece has two Intermediate soprano parts and no Elementary part; they both require D, E, F#, G, A, B, C', D'. Uses some extended techniques in a "sound effects" section.
(Excerpts can be heard as a midi file)
Cat no. WMS 14
Southern
Roots -
Vaudeville, Blues and a Spiritual -
Elementary Soprano part requires D, E, F#, G, A, B. Bass part is not optional.
(A midi file of the piece can be heard)
Cat no. WMS 03
Travelling
in Style -
a stylish journey from Big Band Boogie to Rock -
Elementary Soprano part requires G, A, B. Bass part is not optional.
(A midi file of the piece can be heard)
Cat no. WMS 11
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