Broom, Shovel, Poker and Tongs (2002) for SATB, with optional childrens’ choir, and piano
Rediscover the magical world of Edward Lear through this musical picture of the quirky below-stairs world in the Lear household. The four companions go for a carriage ride in the park on their afternoon holiday – but Mr. Poker gets a bit too friendly with Miss Shovel, and Mr. Tongs’ amorous approaches to Mrs Broom only meet with laughter, and then anger, from the two ladies. However, on their return home, a cup of tea soon calms everyone down and puts matters right again!
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To buy:
Digital downloads (instant pdfs) worldwide from Sheet Music Direct, Sheet Music Plus (prices vary)
Printed copies (please allow time for printing and delivery) by contacting Colne Edition (£2.75 post free in UK but postage extra elsewhere, 5 copies minimum)
Broom, Shovel, Poker and Tongs is a movement from Mr Lear, an entertainment for SATB choir with optional childrens’ choir and narrator, with piano or brass quintet. Three of the songs (including this one) are also available as Three Nonsense Songs (Colne Edition CE119)