Origin Theatrical

 

"Introduction"

"Living In The Magic Jungle"

"Jogging In The Jungle"

"The Magic Jungle (finale)"

THE MAGIC JUNGLE

Through a set of adventures Max the monkey introduces Tim and Rosie to his home in the Magic Jungle. Here they discover that all the animals can play musical intstruments - the hippo plays the piccolo, the baboon plays the bassoon.  Meanwhile trouble is afoot as the villainous snake, who plays the oboe, threatens to turn the other animals' instruments into woodblocks...

Created by Jean Bunton for the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong. The Magic Jungle with it's lively music, narration and songs offers children an unforgettable introduction to the instruments in the orchestra.

Cast Requirements: Narrator (this part could be shared) Rosie Tim Max the monkey Postman Optional parts for a children's choir

Set Requirements: Action takes place with orchestra on stage dressed as animals.

Genre / Style: Musical Adventure for Children, 60 minutes.

Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: 2 Flutes, 1 Oboe, 2 Clarinets in Bb & A, 1 doubling Bass Clar/1 doubling sax, 1 Basson, 1 Horn in F (doubling guiro), 1 Trumpet in Bb (doubling sticks), 2 Percussion players, Harp, Synth, Piano, Violin I - 8 Players, Violin II - 6 players, Viola - 4 players, Cello - 4 players, Bass - 2 players.

Musical Numbers: Introduction, Living in the Magic Jungle, Jogging In the Jungle, My Family Tree, Elephants, Snap Crocodile Snap, Lions Love To Roar, Zebra Crossing, Storm, Oboe Theme, My Magical Musical Friends, The Magic Jungle

Narration, Music and Lyrics by Jean Bunton
Orchestration by Bill Connor
Artwork by Lorette Roberts

The Magic Jungle was commissioned by the Leisure and Cultural Services Dept of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The world premiere was given by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong at the International Arts Carnival in July 2008.

Fantastic! A new way to introduce the orchestra to young children! The performance captured my son’s attention throughout. He clapped along and enjoyed the show very much. Thank you!
---------- Mrs. Au (Kowloon City)
A creative, entertaining and out-of-the-ordinary way to introduce music and musical instruments to children. Sixty minutes passed without notice - even for the young kids.
---------- Ms. Wong (North Point)
The programme was child-orientated, innovative and entertaining. I really felt the music led me into the jungle. The costume of the conductor and the make-up of the musicians were as attractive as the songs. Excellent! Thank you!
---------- Miss Lee (Fan Ling)
 

Peewee The Piccolo
Tubby The Tuba