ABSALOM

ABSALOMTHE STORY: On a warm June afternoon in the Berkshires, siblings Adam, Teddy and Sophia prepare their family's summer house for a party and anxiously await the arrival of their father, celebrated author and publisher Solomon Weber. Not only is today his birthday, but a celebration has been planned for the release of his autobiography, which details his rise from ambitious orphan to publishing magnate and lauded author. But to what extent, Adam wonders,

get the whole class into the act as they test their musical knowledge in a positive atmosphere

"An illuminating

Francis Mcbeth Publisher Southern Music Co

Step inside a world of silly lyrics

and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles

Dur: 2:35 (Grade 2)

With a title that refers to the ongoing quest in which we all embark when trying to find our place in the world

Scored for 3 altos and 1 tenor sax

In 1999 John Alexander won the 1st BIBF Composition Contest and was invited to be a judge for several BIBF competitions

designed to get beginners playing assoon as possible

but the ensemble builds quickly with some full ensemblehits

You're the Only Girl for Me • Slinkey • Trambone • When You Wish upon a Star • Wobegon (The Way It Used to Be) • Yankee Doodle Dixie