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This is our world

This is a sophisticated part-song, written as a rock ballad, which conveys strong messages about the role of young people as caretakers of the planet. There are two versions: one sung in two parts which could be tackled by a choir or a class of confident upper junior singers, plus a more challenging four-part version, which is a real show-stopper!

Words and Music by Joanna Forbes and Alexander L’Estrange

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Key stage KS2, KS2/KS3

Year group 5, 6

Subject PSHE & Citizenship, Music

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

Style Pop/Rock

Vocal range Big (more than an octave)

Musical format Multiple parts
- This is our world (notes and activities)

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Song Writer Biography

Joanna Forbes

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.
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Audio information
The audio tracks were specially recorded for the Sing Up programme by New London Children's Choir, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios, with a backing track by Ned Bennett.

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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.

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Sing Up Team Report this comment

Posted 6th Sep 2011 04:48

Hi all,

We've just checked the downloads and they seem to be playing fine (beyond the twenty second mark!) so we suggest you get in touch with our tech support team, so they can help you if you're still having troubles!

Miss Sykes Report this comment

Posted 5th Sep 2011 01:16

can anyone help, i am struggling to download any track in full it keeps giving me about 20 seconds!

Miss Hunt Report this comment

Posted 8th May 2011 02:36

Having trouble downloading the backing track only downloads 25 seconds can anyone help?

Miss Rigg Report this comment

Posted 10th Mar 2011 12:53

Lovely song! I am having trouble downloading the 2 part performance track - it only downloads the first 20 seconds and then cuts out. Not sure if this is the same track as other people have had problems with.

The Sing Up Team Report this comment

Posted 31st Jan 2011 10:13

Hey all,

Let us know when your performances are - why not post them on our Facebook Fan Page?

Mrs Bailey Report this comment

Posted 28th Jan 2011 09:41

School kid Bailey

i love this song it is amazing. I am doing this song in choir and we have a concert in March. come and see it!

School Kid Rigley Report this comment

Posted 13th Jan 2011 07:24

i love this song our school choir are practising this song for the octagon on march 12 or 13th, come along and join the fun then (monday 12 or 13(but is a monday!))

Mendprimary Craig Report this comment

Posted 8th Jan 2011 10:29

i love it ?

Sing Up Team Report this comment

Posted 6th Jan 2011 10:21

Hi Mrs Commins, really glad you like the piece! Sorry that you've been having trouble with the backing track though - we've now re-uploaded it, so it should be working again. If you continue to experience problems, visit www.singup.org/contact-us and get in touch with our support team, who will be able to assist you further.