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Trouble At The Tudor Banquet
Emma Murphy  -   backings by Trio Tagarela

(children's musical and Tudor resource pack incl. recorder parts)

Anne and Robert are preparing for their first Tudor banquet, but spoilt Robert is unimpressed, especially with learning the Pavane dance.  At the market they meet Tom, whose father is one of the court musicians. He can't understand Robert's reluctance.  Tom sneaks into the banquet uninvited, ending up in deep trouble, involving the Queen, a jester costume, and an inability to juggle! 

The most original and user friendly Tudor resource package we have seen. Ideal for topic work, recorder playing and assembly items as well as a Tudor show.

CD recorder performances by internationally acclaimed
Trio Tagarela

Ideal for primary, junior, middle and elementary schools.

Cast details and song samples

 Tudor links
 
Director's Overview

14 musical items, including 5 songs.      Duration is approx 40 minutes.       Tudor games and recipes included. 

Photocopy master sets available for a) pupil script and lyrics as well as b) individual recorder / tuned percussion parts

The Director's Book contains the script and full scores for musical items. Parts are written for descant, treble, tenor, and bass recorder, as well as tuned and untuned percussion. Guitar chords also included. Musicians can either play independently or play along to the CD depending on their level of ability. Dance steps outlined.

Director's Pack - Everything you need to stage a successful show - Director's Book, CD and  Photocopy Masters of Pupil Script & Lyrics, Instrumental parts and Narrative version.

'An amusing tale for children of all ages, this Tudor show is packed with fun ideas, offering a wide variety of class activities. The music, dance and drama have been integrated, allowing everyone to become involved.  Useful scores and fine CD recordings by Trio Tagarela accompany this clearly presented package. Highly recommended.'  Martin Stacey - Teacher, London

'Trouble at the Tudor Banquet' is more than just a play and music.  The games, recipes and other activities provided make this a useful and flexible resource for teachers planning a unit on the Tudors.  There is enough variety in the play itself for it to be used either as a class assembly or as a whole school play. Janet Reeves - Teacher, West Sussex

Backing tracks by the internationally acclaimed 'Trio Tagarela' providing authentic sound on Tudor instruments. The CD is an invaluable resource in its own right containing all the songs, incidental and dance music as well as the full vocal demonstrations. 

Formed at the Royal Academy of Music, 'Trio Tagarela'  were prize-winners at the 1995 International Early Music Network Young Artists’ Competition, resulting in a live broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and recitals for the Early Music Network. In 1997 they were selected for BBC Radio 3’s Young Artists’ Forum.

   Cast details and song samples      Director's Overview      Tudor links       Trio Tagarela