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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Age 9-11, 11-13

Topic Citizenship, Green issues

Subject Music, PSHE & Citizenship

Style Pop/Rock

Scoring Guitar chords, Parts (Flexible), Piano accompaniment
- This is our world (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.
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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 is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting UK Music and Copyright & Schools.