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Our Day Will Come Songbook

We are delighted to share with everyone brand new songs commissioned by Creative Island for our annual Vocal prom event at Carisbrooke Castle on Thursday 12th June! These songs are intended to be an expression of what it is to be a young person growing up on the Isle of Wight and to celebrate and champion their hopes for the future.

We have five new songs suitable for a a wide range of ages as suggested with lots of optional parts and arrangements suitable for a variety of ages and abilities. Along with the recordings and backing tracks you will also find pdfs of the the scores and a lyrics powerpoint to support practising these in your setting.

For those schools taking part in the vocal festival we would suggest that different age ranges learn the songs as suggested below but we will organise this with you during workshops to ensure you are happy and comfortable with what you are learning. Some songs are split into parts which will be ensure you have been allocated at your workshop to introduce the material. All songs will need to be learned off by heart for the outdoor performance where possible.

If you have not yet signed up for the vocal prom event and wish to do so please complete THIS form.

Time Is On Our Side by Graeme du Fresne

This cheerful song about school life on the IOW was written by Island composer Graeme du Fresne is suitable for both KS1 and KS2 with some optional harmonies during the chorus. We will be teaching actions in the workshop to support learning lyrics for KS1 pupils in particular. nb the lyrics on the score for this are slightly mismatched with the pdf and recording please refer to the recording and lyrics document for the final version.

Time is On Our Side Full Track
by Graeme du Fresne
Time Is On Our Side Backing track
by Graeme du Fresne

Changemaker by Emily Barden

This fun and uplifting pop song from Emily is suitable for KS1, KS2 & KS3(verses only for KS1 if too difficult to learn all the way through) with some optional harmonies and echo phrases. Kindly borrowed from Portsmouth Music Hub’s Song Source resources.

Changemaker Full Track
Emily Barden
Changemaker Backing Track
Emily Barden

You Are Not Alone by David Redston

This lovely musical theatre style song from Spotlight IOW’s composer in residence David Redston is suitable for all ages but we recommend KS1 only learn the chorus. schools will be allocated part to learn and follow in their introductory workshop. There are many optional harmonies and extras that could be included.

You're Not Alone
David Redston
You're Not Alone Backing Track
David Redston

It’s My Story Now by David Redston

Another fab musical theatre song from David Redston suitable from KS2, KS3 & KS4 with lots of opportunities for harmonies and additional parts if you feel able to use them. Your workshop leader will make sure you are learning the correct part suitable for the ability of your students.

It's My Story Now Full Track
David Redston
It's My Story Now Backing Track
David Redston

Can You Hear Us? by Jo Downs

This call and response pop song it suitable for all ages (KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4) and will be the finale of our event on the day. You will only need to learn the chorus for the this song as the verses will be filled by schools writing their own verses for the song as part of the songwriting project. During your workshop you will be assigned parts and learn the body percussion at the end of the track.

Can You Hear Us? Full Track
Jo Downs
Can You Hear Us? Backing Track
Jo Downs


Joy To The World (10 Minute Sign & Sing)

Key Stage 2

Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Joy To The World by Tom Gregory with the Dust & Mischief Band with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.

LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS

PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG

Retelling Our Stories - Black History Month 2024

We are so excited to have collaborated with local artists Shannon B and producer Sera Bless for 2024’s Black History Month song on a theme of Reclaiming Narratives; showcasing untold stories, correcting historical inaccuracies, challenging the narratives that have often overlooked the contributions and achievements of Black individuals.

Below you will find a KS2/KS3 music curriculum resource to go alongside the song outlining the topic, researching the themes and writing your own verse to fit with the existing chorus and example verse.

Retelling Our Stories
Shannon B & Sera Bless
A Big Night in Bethlehem! Christmas Songbook 2024

Below you find the songs and resources for our 2024 Christmas Songbook! This year after listening feedback from teachers we have focused our songs around the nativity story. Each song will tell the Christmas story sequentially and features varying styles and genres of music. Sign and sing video resources for each song will be added to our YouTube channel to support this and are embedded below.

Below you will find 6 songs - the first three have been written with Key Stage 1 pupils in mind and the last three are aimed at Key Stage 2 but any of them could be sung by either group if appropriate in your setting. For each song resource there is a guide track including vocals, a backing track and a pdf of the vocal score along with a lyrics document for printing and a powerpoint for easy display and learning along with the signing videos.

The tracks are as follows:

  1. The Message (KS1)

  2. Donkey, Don’t Stop! (KS1)

  3. A Big Night in Bethlehem (KS1)

  4. Under the Moonlit Sky (KS2)

  5. Herod - A Puppet King (KS2)

  6. Anthem for a Better World (KS2)

The Message (full track)
Jo Downs
The Message (backing track)
Jo Downs
Donkey, Don't Stop! (full track)
Jo Downs
Donkey, Don't Stop (backing track)
Jo Downs
A Big Night in Bethlehem (full track)
Jo Downs
A Big Night in Bethlehem (backing track)
Jo Downs
Under the Moonlit Sky (full track)
Jo Downs
Under the Moonlit Sky (backing track)
Jo Downs
Herod - A Puppet King (full track)
Jo Downs
Herod - A Puppet King (backing track)
Jo Downs
Anthem for a Better World (full track)
Jo Downs
Anthem for a Better World (backing track)
Jo Downs

Thanks to:

Composer Jo Downs

PowerPoint resources Anna Thompsett

Illustrations Mabel Thompsett

Makaton content Vicky Trevithick

Recording & Editing Aidan Hampson

Southampton Songbook 2014

Southampton Songbook 2014

The Southampton Songbook is a collection of original songs composed especially for the 50@50 project – a celebration of 50 events to mark 50 years of Southampton’s city status. Schools and individuals were invited to compose songs about Southampton’s people, places and history. The songs were mostly written with children and young people in mind (schools and choirs), however adults and community choirs may also find this book a useful resource to add to their repertoire.

Each song contains original lyrics and in some cases, children from several primary schools in Southampton have played a key part not only in writing the lyrics, but also offering ideas for the melodic, creative and stylistic content.

Find the complete songbook with lyrics and musical scores via the button below.

Find all of the downloadable audio files for the Southampton Songbook below.

Southampton Is The Best - Hightown Primary School

Southampton Is The Best (Full Track)
Hightown Primary School
Southampton Is The Best (Backing Track)
Hightown Primary School

Three Cheers for Southampton - A. Jones

Three Cheers For Southampton (Full Track)
A. Jones
Three Cheers For Southampton (Backing Track)
A. Jones

S is for Southampton - L. Mills

S Is For Southampton (Full Track)
L. Mills
S Is For Southampton (Backing Track)
L. Mills

Come Along with Me - Jo Downs

Come Along With Me (Full Track)
Jo Downs
Come Along With Me (Backing Track)
Jo Downs

The Legend of Sir Bevois - Jo Downs

The Legend Of Sir Bevois (Full Track)
Jo Downs
The Legend Of Sir Bevois (Backing Track)
Jo Downs

Deep in the Heart of Southampton - Bitterne Park Primary School

Deep In The Heart Of Southampton (Full Track)
Bitterne Park Primary School
Deep In The Heart Of Southampton (Backing Track)
Bitterne Park Primary School

Samba Round The Solent - A. Mills

Samba Round The Solent! (Full Track)
A. Mills
Samba Round The Solent! (Backing Track)
A. Mills

Shopping at West Quay - A-M. Taylor

Shopping At West Quay (Full Track)
A-M. Taylor
Shopping At West Quay (Backing Track)
A-M. Taylor

The Ships Sail In - Jo Downs

The Ships Sail In (Full Track)
Jo Downs
The Ships Sail In (Backing Track)
Jo Downs
African Choral Exchange

African Choral Exchange

Find the complete lyrics with actions, musical scores and teaching notes for the African Choral Exchange via the buttons below.

Find all of the downloadable audio files for the African Choral Exchange below.

Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - Shakira

Waka Waka (Full Track)
Shakira
Waka Waka (Instrumental Track)
Shakira

Try Everything - Shakira (from Zootropolis)

Growth Mindset & Emotional Literacy

Try Everything (Full Track With Vocals)
Shakira
Try Everything (Instrumental Track)
Shakira

Power In Me - Rebecca Lawrence

Growth Mindset & Emotional Literacy

Power In Me (Full Track)
Rebecca Lawrence
Power In Me (Instrumental Track)
Rebecca Lawrence

Happy (For Kenya) - Pharrell Williams

Happy For Kenya (Full Track With Vocals)
Pharrell Williams
Happy (Backing Track)
Pharrell Williams
We're All Here From Around The World (Big Summer Sing)

We're All Here From Around The World - Big Summer Sing 2017

The songs are appropriate for both KS1 and KS2. Some could be sung in English if language is prohibitive or certain songs could work if pupils just sing in the chorus or just the responses.

Songs  collected and adapted by composer and choir leader Fiona Funnell (www.fionafunnell.co.uk), accompanied by Julian Harrow on several ukuleles. The CD gives you the opportunity to learn the song and sing without the vocals if you wish.

Find the complete lyrics with actions, musical scores and teaching notes for We're All Here From Around The World (Big Summer Sing) via the buttons below.

Find all of the downloadable audio files for the We're All Here From Around The World (Big Summer Sing) below.

Latvia

Aiz Kalnina (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Aiz Kalnina (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

Bangladesh

Ami Tomake (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Ami Tomake (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

England

Cuckoo (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Cuckoo (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

Senegal

Fatou Yo (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Fatou Yo (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

France

Madeleine (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Madeleine (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

UK, Original Song

Singing In The City (Full Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Singing In The City (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

Poland

Polish Bear (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Polish Bear (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow

South Africa

Vela (Performance Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Vela (Backing Track)
Fiona Funnel & Julian Harrow
Sports (Big Spring Sing)

Sports (Big Spring Sing 2014)

Find the complete lyrics with actions, musical scores and teaching notes for the Sports Big Spring Sing in the music pack via the button below.

Find all of the downloadable audio files for the Sports Big Spring Sing below.

Swim Like A Fish (Full Track with Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Swim Like A Fish (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Fizzical (Full Track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Fizzical (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
One Nil (Full Track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
One Nil (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Running (Full Track with Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Running (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Sports Day (Full Track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Sports Day (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Step It Up (Full Track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Step It Up (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Team Sports (Full Track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Trampoline (Full track With Voice)
Southampton Music Services
Trampoline (Backing Track)
Southampton Music Services
Solent Shanty Sing

Solent Shanty Sing includes existing shanties and new songs written for and about Southampton, Isle of White, Portsmouth and wider Hampshire. Some of the shanties in this book were collected locally by the folk song collectors of the early 1900s and can be found in the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library online. Many of the songs were inspired by school children who contributed ideas and drawings, and sometimes words. Songs can be adapted and song arrangements are very flexible.

This book was curated, compiled, arranged, designed and sometimes composed by sound artist and composer Dr Emily Peasgood, with the support of musicians Dani Osoba and Sam Slattery.

The Songbook (PDF), lyrics presentation, and all audio files are accessible via the buttons below.