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ECO Songs
CD 8 powerful and Songs
for
educational
ECO songs schEoCoOls !
(ages 7-11)
£14.99
by Brendon Renwick "...An exciting & motivating resource !”
A CD collection of eight modern, educational songs for children aged 7 to 11,
enabling them to think, learn and sing about important environmental issues. An
ideal resource for your school’s focus on the environment. These lively and
powerful songs are intended for use in the classroom, for assemblies or for a
larger school presentation. Purchasers of Go for Green ! are given FREE
ACCESS to two downloadable / printable / projectable online resource files of:
• Full lyrics for each song
• Classroom Fact Sheets on each song topic
Sheet music is available separately ( @ £4.99 ) to assist music readers to
fast-track learning, but full backing tracks are included on the CD.
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/go-for-green.html
Easter Songs & Musicals
BOOKLET & CD 10 songs about CD
the Easter story
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/easter-songs.html (for ages 7-11)
£14.99
by Brendon Renwick
"...Great songs that the children loved !
Very easy format to follow. Overall, it brought Easter to life in a
very modern way that was thoroughly enjoyable to perform."
Beech Green Primary, Gloucestershire
A collection of new songs for ages 7 to 11, enabling children to think, learn and sing about
the key events of the Easter story. Features ten powerful songs ideal for class assemblies
or larger performances. Can be performed as a collection or used to surround your own
choice of readings and narration. FREE online access with each purchase to a download-
able / printable / projectable file of lyric sheets for each song. Sheet music is available
separately ( @ £4.99 ) to assist music readers to fast-track learning, but full backing tracks
are included on the CD.
by
Brendon Renwick
Easter musical
for KS2 & KS3
(ages 7-13)
£24.99 with CD !
Duration: c. 45 minutes
"...simply brilliant. It was the first time we've ever
been able to use a script and songs without changing
a thing. Engayne Primary, Havering
GOOD NEWS tells the traditional Easter story, but from an imaginative, contemporary
viewpoint. John Good presents a modern-day television news programme from a busy
news studio, receiving regular reports from ‘time-travelling’ news reporters in Jerusalem.
The reporters describe the fateful events surrounding Jesus of Nazareth during the
Passover Festival week.
Narration is combined with 8 uplifting, moving songs in popular style, which respectfully
capture the tone of this important festival.
can be simply staged (only a news desk necessary!). It provides great
opportunities for whole-group and solo singing. Script download also available !
Early Years NEW !
songs
full
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/early-years-songs.html length for Early Years
Foundation Stage
CD & online CD
lyrics
£14.99
Playing time:
1hr 16 mins !
Dr Brendon Renwick brings together his experience and
unique blend of narration, songs, poems and ‘follow me’ activities in
this fun, lively resource for all early years practitioners exploring rhythm &
rhyme with children aged 22 - 60 months. The content links closely links with
with many of the early learning goals set out in the Dept. for Education's
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (DfE © Crown
Copyright 2014), especially within the areas of communication & language,
personal, social & emotional development, literacy and expressive arts &
design . Purchasers are given free access to the online file of full song lyrics
and teachers' script.
NEW !
CD of CD
16 songs
plus online for Early Years
Foundation Stage
song
lyrics £14.99
by Brendon Renwick
"This is so much fun and has really brought on our children's confidence.”
A fully narrated musical resource of 16 original songs plus other musical
activities to support early years practitioners in the area of children’s personal,
social and emotional development. The content links closely to the PSED early
learning goals as set out in the Dept. for Education's Statutory Framework for
the EYFS, namely self-confidence & self-awareness, managing feelings &
behaviour and making relationships. All of the songs are tried and tested, easy
to learn and fun to listen to, with the content pitched towards the age range 22
- 60 months during which stage children can properly begin to participate in
singing and understand the song content. Purchasers are given free access to the
online file of full song lyrics.
Musical Maths more
Activity Songs
for Foundation Stage Early
Years
£19.99
songs
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/early-years-songs.html by Brendon Renwick
Playing time: 1hr 10 mins ! 16 songs
plus online
This narrated musical resouDrceouble CD ! Teachers’
of 16 original songs has been written to
help support Foundation Stage children’s learning Resource
& development in Mathematics, as outlined in the Booklet
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage document (Department for
Education - © Crown Copyright 2014). This resource offers teachers and assistants an engaging
range of tried and tested songs & activities which explore Numbers and Shape, Space
& Measure, thus giving a new dimension to teachers’ ongoing work. The accompanying
41-page online Teachers’ Resource Booklet presents full song lyrics, notes on related
classroom activities and a selection of picture flash cards. This resource can also be
used as material for children’s listening, learning & development in the specific area of
Expressive Arts (i.e. music, movement, role play).
...for Phase One Letters and Sounds...
32 Songs for
songs Early years
TeNapocltuhesisng Letters and Sounds
PlaDyinog utimbe:le1hCr 2D5 m!ins ! Brendon Renwick supports
Phase One
by Letters and Sounds
£19.99
"We use the CD every day and the children have responded to the songs extremely well !”
Acorns Nursery, Cirencester
...Our best selling, double CD resource of 32 songs, with narration, for Foundation
Stage children, written to support teachers working with Phase One of the Primary
National Strategy Letters and Sounds teaching programme (Letters and Sounds © Crown
Copyright 2007 - DfES / DCSF). Features an engaging range of songs/activities for children’s
development in Communication & Language as well as a great collection of musical
material for enjoyment and listening. + see our Early Years Christmas shows
Puchasing institutions/individuals receive An Easy Cheesy Nativi ty AND
FREE online access to our 25-page e-book
of Teaching Notes which help teachers to
explore each ‘Aspect’ of Phase One whilst
using the double CD resource.
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/animal-rumble-grumble.html All-Year-Round
Musicals
2 CDs
plus online
e-booklet of script,
lyrics & staging
notes
Animal
Rumble Grumble
African animal
themed show
for ages 5 - 9
£24.99
by Brendon Renwick
(Duration: c. 35 minutes)
A colourful show, full of intrigue and
animal antics - ideal for the whole school !
ANIMAL Rumble Grumble is an African themed one-act musical play full
of intrigue and animal antics. This colourful, atmospheric show takes
inspiration from a traditional Kenyan folktale. The animals of the plain
are fearful of a strange distant rumbling. “Something terrible is coming
! It will destroy us and take over our land.” The animals quickly seek
the advice of their village elder (who lives at the top of the umbrella
thorn tree. But his wise and cryptic words confuse them. In turn the
animals find courage to go and confront the terrible danger that comes
ever closer.
This easy-to-stage show runs for 35+ mins and flows around 8 catchy
songs, 2 dances and some simple dialogue, making it an ideal whole-
school show with a cast-size of your choice. It can involve small or large
groups of children as the animal characters and can be sung by the
whole school ! It comes with a downloadable online e-booklet which
provides full script, lyrics and simple staging notes. A separate optional
sheet music booklet is also available (see sample pages on our website).
more
All-Year-Round Musicals
All-Year-Round GREAT BOOKLET & CD
musical for KS1 for
(ages 5-7) summer !
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/school-musicals.html £21.99 with CD !
by Brendon Renwick &
Anne Gibson
Duration: c. 30 minutes
"The songs were easy to learn
and the children loved the story line”.
Hurst Green School, Surrey
A one-act magical underwater tale with an important message about being helpful to others. Two
children help Stella to find her family, and are transported into the ocean by a magic shell. They
seek the advice of the colourful sea creatures, but only Sid the shark is able to help. Stella the
Starfish offers great opportunities for large & small group singing. A big favourite with schools !
Script download also available.
GREAT The Selfish
for Ladybird
summer ! All-Year-Round
musical
for upper KS1 &
lower KS2 (ages 6-9)
£21.99 with CD !
by Brendon Renwick &
Anne Gibson
Duration: c. 30 minutes
"Everyone has commented on the
wonderful songs and we have
so enjoyed learning them”.
Chequerfield Infants, Wakefield
A one-act musical with speaking parts suitable for lower Key Stage 2 pupils (from age 7), but
which accommodates all Key Stage 1 pupils through its songs. A moral tale about a ladybird
who learns that sharing is the key to making friends. Full of ladybirds, grasshoppers, beetles &
spiders for any number of pupils. Good opportunities for whole and small-group singing across
both Key Stages. Script download also available !
see more All-Year-Round Musicals
BOOKLET & CD All-Year-Round Musicals continued...BOOKLET & CD
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/school-musicals.html All-Year- Round
ECO musical
for upper KS1
& lower KS2
(ages 6-9)
£21.99 with CD
by Brendon Renwick &
Anne Gibson
Duration: c. 30 minutes
"The best show we have ever done !"
West Alvington CofE Primary, Devon
Our one-act eco-musical exploring two important themes : caring for our environment and
showing respect for other cultures. Messages about recycling and reducing global emissions
are gently worked into a fun and engaging storyline about the bringing together of Earth and an
alien planet which is slowly dying. This seems to be caused by 'dirty gases' from planet Earth.
An alien mission is sent to Earth to sort it out. With the help of two Earthling 'eco-warriors' the
news is cleverly publicised on world television. In no time at all, both Earth and the alien planet
are saved ! Great opportunities for whole-group singing and features two solo singing parts.
Script download also available !
The Puzzled Penguin
All-Year-Round
musical
for upper KS1
& lower KS2
(ages 6-9)
£21.99 with CD !
by Brendon Renwick &
Anne Gibson
Duration: c. 30 minutes
"The songs were easily learnt...
...they loved the catchy tunes."
Firs Hill Community Primary, Sheffield
A one-act tale about a lonely penguin, convinced she should be able to fly. Teased by her
penguin colony she goes in search of advice and travels across the ice to meet new
friends. A daring rescue reveals the special power of her wings. The Puzzled Penguin
features speaking parts suitable for ages 6 to 9, but accommodates all Key Stage 1 pupils
through the many songs. Good opportunities for group and solo singing. Script download
also available !
All-Year-Round Musicals continued...
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/school-musicals.html 2 CDs for ages 5 - 11
£24.99
plus online
e-booklet of
staging notes
& lyrics
by Brendon Renwick (Duration: c. 45 minutes)
"...just right for the whole school and with a really powerful message.”
is a 45 minute ‘song and dance spectacular’ musical show for primary
school children aged 5-11, with strong messages of ‘harmony’ and ‘world community’. It’s
designed for performance all-year-round by the whole school - its songs and dances can even be
shared out between individual classes / years. Alternatively, it may be performed by your primary
school leavers who will easily be able to learn and present all the material. It’s a through-sung show
with minimal speaking and features a selection of musical items from around the world. Purchasers
are given access to the FREE accompanying e-booklet of full song lyrics and detailed notes about
the easy staging of the show. Sheet music is available separately ( @ £4.99 ) to assist fast-track
learning, but full backing tracks are included on the CD.
for ages 5 - 9 2 CDs
£24.99
plus online
e-booklet of script,
lyrics & staging
notes
by Brendon Renwick
"Funny and so much fun to perform.”
A lively one-act musical play which promotes children’s understanding and awareness of this
important curriculum topic. This easy-to-stage show flows around 8 catchy songs and some
light dialogue which follows a fun storyline in which children look for help to catch a
mysterious ‘script snatcher’ who has prevented them from staging their school play ! The
show explores and celebrates the roles of teachers, the dentist, the police, lollipop people,
the Council, ambulance and fire crews. It enables teachers to involve large groups of primary
school pupils (ages 5 to 9) in an easy-to-learn musical performance which runs for 35+ mins.
Includes FREE access to accompanying e-booklet of full script, lyrics and staging notes. Sheet
music also available separately ( @ £4.99 ), but full backing tracks are included on the CD.
…and see our Primary Leavers’ Show inside back
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/here-we-go-round-the-christmas-tree.html NEW Christmas Songs
2 CDs
plus online
e-booklet of lyrics,
staging ideas &
'colour-ins' !
14 songs to familiar
tunes
for ages 3 to 9
£14.99
by Brendon Renwick
New for Christmas 2016
"Let's decorate the tree!"
A collection of modern tree-themed songs set to familiar
nursery rhyme tunes (+ 3 Christmas favourites!) for an easy solution
to your Christmas performance for ages 3 to 9. These sparkling songs
cleverly follow each magical step of decorating the Christmas tree -
from putting on the lights, the baubles and the tinsel - then the
chocolate shapes, crackers & little stars; finally, the fairy on the top
and the presents underneath!
Some of the songs importantly reflect upon baby Jesus and the
Christmas story, making this whole collection a perfect balance of
festive fun and symbolism for your nativity performance. The
underlying song structure allows your young performers to act-out
the decorating of the Christmas tree, giving a nice performance
focus for your audience during the singing. Here We Go Round The
Cristmas Tree is a magical mix of easy-to-learn songs which
celebrate children's natural wonder at the Christmas tree!
CD2 (disc 2) contains two types of backing track:
1) just instrumental, to accompany more confident singers and
2) 'singing-supported' backing tracks which feature a quiet
background mix of young singers to help boost your own children's
singing during their performance. This double CD resource comes
with a downloadable online e-booklet (details inside) of the full song
lyrics, staging ideas and fun 'colour-in' pictures !
more Christmas Songs
more
Christmas Songs
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/this-is-christmas.html CD eassmyo-ontd1oge-0slre!na,rn
This is Christmas !
10 songs about
Christmas traditions
& symbols
(for ages 5-9)
£14.99
by Brendon Renwick
A CD collection of ten, new songs for " An absolutely fantastic resource for
ages 5 to 9, enabling younger our school Christmas play. It enabled
children to think and sing about our whole school to take part and was
our favourite Christmas traditions
and symbols. pitched perfectly for our children."
Willows Primary, North East Lincolnshire
Who is Father Christmas ? Why do we light candles ?
What is a manger ? Who invented the Christmas cracker ?
How do we celebrate the birth of baby Jesus ?
These modern, educational songs are full of fun and inspiration. Ideal
for use in the classroom, for school assemblies and for helping to
create a larger Christmas performance. FREE online access with
each purchase to downloadable / printable files of lyrics sheets for
each song AND teacher information sheets exploring each topic.
Sheet music is available separately ( @ £4.99 ) to assist music readers
to fast-track learning, but full backing are included on the CD.
Christmas Musicals
An Easy
Cheesy Nativity
BOOKLET & CD 2 CDs
for Early Years
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/christmas-musicals.html
(ages 3-6) plus online
£21.99 e-booklet of script,
lyrics & staging
by Brendon Renwick notes
(Duration: 25 minutes)
"Thank you so much for taking the stress out of
putting on a Nativity for under 5's !”
Leicester Grammar Foundation Stage
An Easy Cheesy Nativity is a 25 minute musical nativity play
for early years children, aged 3 to 6, making it ideal for performance by pre-school, nursery
and reception children. Also suitable for slightly older children looking for a simpler, easy-to-
learn nativity show. It is cleverly led by your own teacher-narrator, ensuring that children are
supported throughout the performance. The backing tracks present two versions: one with
young children singing (if support is needed), and one version without. The show culminates
in the familiar Christmas nativity scene, allowing a larger number of children to be involved.
This is a fun, easy-to-stage Christmas show about a family of mice whose home (the stable)
is disturbed one night by lots of visitors ! An accompanying online e-booklet provides full
script, lyrics and staging notes with full details for simple movements and staging.
(Duration: Christmas musical
c. 30 minutes) for upper KS1 + lower KS2
(ages 6-9)
£21.99 with CD !
by Brendon Renwick
"We thought it was a superb production, with all the
necessary ingredients... plenty of parts, an important
message, dash of humour and delightful catchy songs."
Badgerbrook Primary, Leicestershire
Our very popular one-act, Christmas musical with speaking parts suitable
for ages 6 to 9. One Bright Night is a starry tale of the animals near Bethlehem dreaming
of better food and shelter. They follow a dove into the night, hoping to find their reward. The
story culminates in the traditional nativity scene which enables younger pupils to be involved
in this show. Good opportunities for whole-group and small-group singing across both Key
Stages. It’s a fun and memorable Christmas show ! Script download also available.
Healthy Eating
& here: www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/healthy-eating-songs.html 5 songs for BOOKLET & CD
Healthy Eating
for KS2 & KS3
(ages 7-14)
£14.99 with CD !
by Brendon Renwick
"A very useful resource which really
helped to raise awareness of healthy
eating in school, in a fun way."
Burton Pidsea Primary, East Riding
is designed to promote understanding about healthy eating choices throughout
the day. It features five upbeat, full-length songs in popular musical styles (rock, pop, ballad,
rap) which can be sung individually, or performed together as the musical content for class
assemblies. also contains mini-scripts and questions for pupils relating to food
nutrition which can be used for classroom activities. The scripts can be used to create a much
longer school performance. Sheet music included ! Script download also available.
CD 10 songs for
healthy eating
(ages 5-9)
£14.99
by Brendon Renwick
"...this CD is fantastic ! I used it for
our assembly about healthy eating."
Croydon teacher
A CD of fun, lively songs and narration for ages 5 to 9, which promote a positive message to
younger children about healthy eating choices throughout the day. The songs are intended for
specific use in the classroom, for assemblies, or for a larger school show. FREE online access
with each purchase to a downloadable / printable file of lyrics sheets for each song. Sheet
music is available separately (@ £4.99) to assist music readers to fast-track learning, but full
backing tracks are included on the CD.
Primary School Leavers’ Show !
& here: http://www.musicforschoolsltd.co.uk/trapped-in-cyberspace.html moffauavnnsindtngy
Trapped in
Cyberspace !
A one-act musical
for ages 10-11
£24.99 with CD !
BOOKLET & CD by Brendon Renwick
(Duration: c. 35 minutes)
"...an imaginative, carefully
crafted script and score.”
Thatcham Park CE Primary,
West Berkshire
trapped in cyberspace ! is our time-travelling, one-act musical
for primary school leavers (ages 10-11). It’s an ideal way to celebrate their
achievements in an ‘end of summer term’ show.
Your own leavers’ class/year is cleverly written into the script, accidentally
sucked into cyberspace following a careless mistake by your headteacher and
a cup of coffee ! However, your pupils confidently assist with the day’s
lesson planning - travelling through time over the internet to undertake
important research for their guilty HT. Meanwhile the story is keenly
reported by television news, which eventually uncovers the mysterious truth
behind this amazing cyber story.
This lively, fast-moving musical is easy-to-stage, involves all your school
leavers, and provides great opprtunities for large and small group singing.
The CD (included) contains full and backing-track versions of each song - plus
all the scripted sound effects - enabling you to stage a stunning production.
Script download also available !
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- £ 2.99 per single songs CD
- £ 3.99 per double songs CD
+ ‘Growing Up Getting On’ & 'Dr Renwick's Rhythm & Rhyme'
- £ 3.99 per single songs CD with its sheet music booklet
- £ 3.99 per single musical
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