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Anneliese Emmans Dean  eco-edutainment info@theBigBuzz.biz
theBigBuzz Store: Eco-Musicals FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about:
Compost! The (mini-)Musical FAQs
How many people are needed to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What ages is Compost! The (mini-)Musical suitable for?
What equipment do I need to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What does Compost! The (mini-)Musical consist of?
How long does it take to teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
How long does it take to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Do performers and/or teacher need to be able to read music?
What does the Compost! The (mini-)Musical Resource CD contain?
Can Compost! The (mini-)Musical be learned and performed outdoors?
Why do I need a Performance Licence?
Where can I find out more about Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Where can I find out more about performances of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What do teachers and performers think of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Can Anneliese come and teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical to us?
How many people are needed to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- Minimum: 9 (Though 3 confident adults could perform it by themselves ...)
- Maximum: The sky’s the limit!
What ages is Compost! The (mini-)Musical suitable for?
- Minimum: 7 years old
- Maximum: 107!
The Teachers’ Pack and Resource CD contain one version for children aged 7-10, and one for older children/young people/adults.
What equipment do I need to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- Three compost bins. (Teachers’ Pack gives details of where to obtain these.)
- Three sets of drum beaters. (These can be ‘proper’ drum beaters, or anything you’ve found - e.g. twigs - that will make a sound when banged on a compost bin.)
What does Compost! The (mini-)Musical consist of?
- Six songs
- Drumming
- Spoken parts
How long does it take to teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- You can teach a very mini version in 30 minutes!
- You can teach the whole musical in as long as you like - e.g. over the course of a term
How long does it take to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- The most ‘mini’ version lasts under 10 minutes.
- The most ‘maxi’ version can last over 25 minutes.
Do performers and/or teacher need to be able to read music?
No! However, if you do read music, song sheets are included for you in the Teachers’ Pack and Resource CD.
What does the Compost! The (mini-)Musical Resource CD contain?
- Introductory message from Anneliese
- mp3s of live performances of each song
- backing track for each song
- pdf of musical, for you to print out
- musical on PowerPoint, for you to project.
Can Compost! The (mini-)Musical be learned and performed outdoors?
Yes! Compost! The (mini-)Musical can be learned and performed indoors, or outdoors, making it a great ‘learning outside the classroom’ experience, and ideal for festivals, environment centres etc.
Why do I need a Performance Licence?
Musicals are protected by copyright law. When you purchase Compost! The (mini-)Musical, it comes supplied with a Performance Licence (value £27.50). This Performance Licence allows you to:
- photocopy the songs and spoken parts for your performers
- display the songs and spoken parts on a whiteboard
- make transparencies for overhead projection
- put on public performances of Compost! The (mini-)Musical
If you are charging admission to your performance, then 10% of the box office takings are also due to theBigBuzz.
The Performance Licence included when you purchase Compost! The (mini-)Musical lasts for one year. If you want to continue using the materials and/or performing Compost! The (mini-)Musical after your year-long Licence has expired, you need to renew your Performance Licence.
Performance Licences for Compost! The (mini-)Musical are only available from theBigBuzz. email for details
Your existing PRS licence does not cover this musical.
Where can I find out more about Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Click here!
Where can I find out more about performances of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Click here!
What do teachers and performers think of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Find out here!
Can Anneliese come and teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical to us?
Probably! email me to find out.
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