Why Are You Sleeping?

Description

GREAT FOR RECITALS, GROUP LESSONS, AND MUSIC CAMPS!

Why Are You Sleeping? is a humorous, kid friendly take-off on the traditional round Are You Sleeping. Written for three students at one piano, it works best with students who love to ham it up and are not afraid to over-act. This five-finger arrangement is written for elementary students who can play eighth notes, but their hands remain in the same 5-finger position except for one easy shift in the bass part and 2 crossovers in the middle.  It is very easy to memorize and works best if students play from memory. [Please note this is a digital file and no copies will be mailed to you.]

There are no spoken lines, so the facial and body movements express the plot. It starts with one very sleepy student who cannot seem to remember what piece he/she is supposed to play. He starts several familiar tunes as he tries to remember, much to the displeasure of the other trio members. After a while, the two other players come up with a funny way to “wake up” the sleepy student. After that, the remainder of the trio is performed as a three part round with a spirited ending.

Listen to the last section (after the acting) of Why Are You Sleeping?

While the students will have lots of fun with this trio, musically, they will get some experience with polyphonic music in a light hearted, amusing way. Students will be playing dynamic and articulation contrasts. They will learn to bring out the melody, much like a Bach invention. It is also fun to perform in group lessons or music camps where students can study and listen to polyphonic music and then play Why Are You Sleeping. This audience pleasing piece is also a great ending for your recital!

This trio features:

• Complete directions on a separate page.
• How to make the simple and inexpensive props.
• 3 paper-saving individual 2 page scores for high, middle, and low parts.
• A performance/director’s score with all the parts grouped together to help playing together. (I suggest color coding the parts.)
• A separate color cover page.
• Helpful finger numbers.
• Treble and bass clefs in all 3 parts.
• Bonus! Slow and faster tempo audio files.
• If you have ordered my trios before, please note a “traditional trio score” is no longer included in my trios. 

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Why Are You Sleeping? is a set of PRINTABLE PDF file to be printed by the purchaser on 8.5 x 11 inches paper. Your purchase includes 2 different layouts, a color cover, a page with acting directions, and two practice mp3 audio files, for a total of 13 pages. When you order, your links will be sent to your ACCOUNT for you to download. Please double-check the email you use. Once you have saved your file, you may print it yourself or use a print shop of your choice. To find your account later, select “Account” from the top menu.

Licensing/Terms of Use.
This file is for your private use. You have permission to make copies for the students you teach yourself in your private studio. Parents may print copies for their children. Do not share with anyone outside of your studio. If you are not a teacher, you have permission to use it with your family. Each teacher and/or parent needs to make a separate purchase and not share with teachers in a school or business. The original art is copyrighted and may not be altered or used. There are no refunds on digital products but email me if you have problems and I will work with you.

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