Available from the composer. I would be very inter ested in working with children in different areas to develop more movements for this piece. Contrabassoon is featured as soloist, although bassoon and tuba have been used as acceptable substitutes. This piece has been very frequently per formed, and does extremely well in Christmas Pops and seasonal young audience programs. I can also provide a version for piano and bassoon suitable for school visits.
Narration is built into the parts.
20 minutes, in two acts. This piece has been a big success in literally hundreds of school performances. It requires a little extra rehearsal to work out the dramatic elements, but performers enjoy it as much as audiences. It's had success with kindergarten or so through sixth grade. Available from the composer.