The Pirates of Penzance The Song and the Backing Download the demonstration of the song - and the instrumental backing. Use them with your group! They are in MP3 format here, but both are available on the CD that comes with the kit for the operetta. The Vocals The Instrumental Backing Lesson/Activity - Free for you to use! Background - Songs in Music Theatre - The Pirate King Setting the Stage - The Movements and the Lyrics The Sheet Music The Pirates of Penzance adapted for young performers - The Hire Kit The Pirates of Penzance adapted for younger performers Duration: 60 minutes. 12 principals & chorus of pirates, police & daughters, two basic sets. This is a faithful adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan, appropriate in vocal range and lyric manageability to younger performers from middle primary to middle high school years. It comes in a hire kit with master book of lyrics & script (libretto), individual performers' scripts (sufficient for cast) and vocal score (parts will be available mid 2005). Also included is a double CD of vocal performances and instrumental backings for performance. The backings are adapted from Sir Arthur Sullivan's original orchestral score, to give young performers the feel of performing with an orchestra. Orchestral band parts are available on request. Everything you need to give your students a wonderful theatrical experience with the most enduring music theatre team of all time! Purchase or preview the Hire kit