Under the lemon tree

This traditional Bengali song has exotic imagery suggesting its Indian location and provides a useful way of approaching Hindu culture. The song is sung by the proud bridegroom-to-be, wanting the best for his new wife.

Traditional, arranged by Alexander L’Estrange

Used by permission of Oxford University Press

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Key stage KS2

Year group 3, 4, 5, 6

Subject Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Religious education

Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)

Style Traditional song, World music

Vocal range Medium (around an octave)

Musical format Unison
- Under the lemon tree (notes and activities)

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Song Writer Biography

Alexander L’Estrange

Alexander L’Estrange (b.1974) is a fresh and exciting voice in choral music. With roots in the British choral tradition and a successful international career as a jazz musician and arranger, Alexander has been described by composer and broadcaster Howard Goodall as ‘the ideal 21st-century musician’, an accolade acknowledging not just his outstanding musicianship but also his huge versatility. His original compositions include Lute-Book Lullaby, On Eagles’ Wings, Prayers for Peace, Love’s Philosophy and Zimbe!, a 40-minute, African-inspired cantata for SATB chorus, children’s choir and jazz quintet, commissioned by Dorking Choral Society and premiered in November 2008 and which brought together performers young and old from across the local community.
Publication information

Junior Voiceworks 1

Oxford University Press

Junior Voiceworks 1 is a wonderful collection of songs for children. Presenting 33 singable songs, from simple unison to two and three part, this is a fabulous and accessible resource to motivate and energize young singers. With a CD and supporting teaching notes, Junior Voiceworks 1 is a complete handbook for singing for all teachers and choir leaders, and was the winner of the Music Industries Association Best Classical Publication Award 2004.
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Audio information

The audio track was recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Farnham Youth Choir and the Academy of Contemporary Music, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg studios. The backing track was created specially for the Sing Up programme by Nic Rowley.

Copyright information

All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.