Space Race

A song cycle celebrating the human journey into space.
words by Phil Cummings, music by Glyn Lehmann

For SATB, SSA, and SAB.
SA/unison version available from the SongLibrary.
Total duration approximately 18 minutes.

July 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
To commemorate this event, this song cycle highlights some of the big moments in the early years of space exploration.

Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky) - in 1961 the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to leave Earth's atmosphere and orbit the planet.
Space Race (To Every Question) - in 1962 President Kennedy announced the goal to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
The Children of the World (July 1969) - the moon landing and its profound effect on the imaginations of children around the world.
Apollo 11 (Homecoming) - the goal had been achieved, now for the tense drama of returning the three astronauts home safely.

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The SPACE RACE song cycle is available for SATB, SAB and SSA. SA/unison version available from the SongLibrary.
The songs cover a range of styles including 60s pop influences like The Byrds, The 5th Dimension and Burt Bacharach; also gospel, folk and neo-classical.
A 'newsreader' script is provided for use in performance to introduce each song in its historical context. Available from the 'Free downloads' tab. This is optional.
Lyric sheets can also be downloaded for free.
Fully orchestrated backing tracks and piano only tracks are available to purchase and download. (see below)

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Lyrics

Newsreader script

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SATB
SAB
SSA

Tab 1

1. Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky)

2. Space Race (To Every Question)

3. The Children of the World (July 1969)

4. Apollo 11 (Homecoming)

Tab 2

1. Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky)

2. Space Race (To Every Question)

3. The Children of the World (July 1969)

4. Apollo 11 (Homecoming)

Tab 3

1. Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky)

2. Space Race (To Every Question)

3. The Children of the World (July 1969)

4. Apollo 11 (Homecoming)

MUSIC VIDEOS

1. Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky)

2. Space Race (To Every Question)

3. The Children of the World (July 1969)

4. Apollo 11 (Homecoming)

MUSIC VIDEOS

1. Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky)

2. Space Race (To Every Question)

3. The Children of the World (July 1969)

4. Apollo 11 (Homecoming)

The Writers

Phil Cummings is an award winning author of over seventy books for children.
His career has spanned thirty years and his work has been published in Australia, New Zealand, U.S, Japan, China, Korea, Canada, U.K. and throughout Europe.
His most recent titles include:

BOY illustrated by Shane Devries, Scholastic Press, short listed for the 2018 CBCA Book Of The Year: Early Childhood. Winner of the 2017 Children’s Peace Award.
FEATHERS illustrated by Phil Lesnie, Scholastic Press. 2017
Wilbur, Grace and Joe illustrated by Amanda Graham, Little Book Press. 2017
ANZAC Biscuits illustrated by Owen Swan, Scholastic Press. CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia) Notable Book 2014
Ride, Ricardo, Ride! Illustrated by Shane Devries, Omnibus Scholastic CBCA Honour Book 2016
Bridie’s Boots illustrated by Sara Acton, Working Title Press CBCA Notable Book 2015

www.philcummings.com

Glyn Lehmann's diverse career as a professional musician has involved performance, composition, songwriting, arranging and production.

Composing credits include:

the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (TV and radio)
major Australian theatre companies: State Theatre Company SA, Windmill, Patch
state-wide children’s music festivals: SA Primary Schools' Festival of Music, WA Massed Choir Festival.

Glyn's song I Am The Earth has over 2 million views on YouTube and has been performed worldwide.

In 2012 Glyn launched the SongLibrary - an online collection of songs for children’s choirs.

glynlehmann.com

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PO BOX 412
Bridgewater
South Australia 5155
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