Library News, December 2024

Posted on 13th December, 2024

We have a comprehensive collection of show music.

Arguably the most famous Christmas song from a movie musical is Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, but did you know the song was first introduced in the film Holiday Inn before being included in the rather more famous film bearing the song’s title?

White Christmas - Berlin

Contact our Library team for further information.

Listen:

What makes your audiences smile?!

Here are some suggestions that would make perfect programme fillers or encores.

China Doll Parade - Zamecnik

Catching the Kangaroo - Peter Yorke

(for Piano, xylophone or piccolo solo)

Repertoire ideas:

Here are works being borrowed from our library by member groups:

The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Delius

Jongleur Galop - Dittrich

Voice of the Bells - Thurban

Our Classical World

Our library is not just about Light Music. We have a significant collection of lighter opuses from the western classical tradition.

Here are some suggestions:

Three Bavarian Dances (Op. 27) - Elgar

Norwegian Dances Nos 1 & 2 (Op 351) - Grieg

Composer Spotlight

Leroy Anderson wrote many well-known works which have continued to entertain audiences. Some of his most popular works are Sleigh Ride, The Typewriter and the Sand Paper Ballet. But here is a work that may not be as familiar:

The Girl I left Behind Me

Looking ahead…

Where will your group’s music journey take you in 2025? With our extensive library of thousands of orchestral sets, we are here to help in your musical exploration.

Light Music News

Don’t miss the edition of Friday Night Is Music Night on the 20th of December. This special festive edition will be conducted by former LMS Chairman Gavin Sutherland!

Click here for more information.

Savings Available

Can your group benefit from ordering more orchestral sets from LMS?

Music groups can order multiple orchestral sets at a reduced rate. Here are the details.