Hal Leonard

A Canine Musical of Kindness, Courage and Calamity

Composers: John Higgins, John Jacobson
Format: Books and CD
Version: Classroom Kit (Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyric sheets, dialogue), Performance/Accompaniment CD)

Doggie Town is a-buzz with excitement! Judges from the famous Wurstchester Dog Show are coming to spot new talent, and everyone is busy rehearsing for the big show. General German Shepherd is drilling on proper etiquette and discipline, the singing Dalmatians are connecting the dots, the Boxers are toning and getting in shape. But why is Rover the mutt so sad? Join the huskies, poodles, pointers and more as they help Rover discover his special talent!

Young performers in the primary grades will have their night to shine in this entertaining 25-minute musical featuring five original songs in a variety of musical styles, clever rhyming dialogue easily adaptable to casts of varying sizes, simple movement and production tips to help stage a successful performance, even when time is limited. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyric sheets, dialogue), Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak, P/A CD). Suggested for grades K-3.
Duration: ca. 25 minutes.

Song List:

• Connect The Dots
• Fight Fair
• I May Be Small
• This Is Our Night To Howl
• What Does It Mean To Be A Dog?