Rising Stars

Throughout the year our Rising Stars class have been working on four different songs, which they will present at our Musical Theatre End of Year Showcase performances at the end of this term, on Saturday November 23rd 2024 (scroll down for more information about our 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase). 

TERM ONE SONG
A Spoonful Of Sugar - from 'Mary Poppins' with music by the Sherman Brothers
Classic Disney musical Mary Poppins is set in London in 1910. Mary is a magical nanny who visits the dysfunctional Banks family to take charge of raising the two children (Jane and Michael) of a busy banker and a dedicated suffragette.  Mary employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family's dynamic. Mary and the children sing 'A Spoonful of Sugar' as they get to know each other while tidying up the nursery.  

TERM TWO SONG
1. I'll Make a Man Out of You - from 'Mulan', written by Wilder 
Our Term Two song comes from the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan.  
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" was originally performed by American singer Donny Osmond who provided the singing voice of Captain Li Shang. This up-tempo military-style song incorporates both Eastern and Western musical styles and appears in the movie during a rigorous training montage in which Shang's young, inexperienced soldiers attempt to justify their worth - exploring hyper-masculinity. Although not as physically strong as those around her, Mulan, disguised as a man ultimately proves more competent than her male comrades.

2. Showcase Finale: When I Grow Up - from Matilda, The Musical, by Tim Minchin
During Term Two all Musical Theatre Classes started work on our 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase Finale 'When I Grow Up'. This fun number was the first song that the composer wrote for the hit musical Matilda and speaks of the children's desire to grow up and make their own decisions. In it they imagine a time when they will be strong enough to carry the burdens forced upon them and to flush out monsters from under the bed. With over 100 students involved, we look forward to all of our Musical Theatre Classes combining together to perform this song as our 2024 Showcase Finale Song!

TERM THREE SONG
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by the Sherman Brothers
During Term Three our Rising and Shooting Stars Classes are working together on this fun song. 
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the title song from the 1968 musical fantasy film of the same name. 

Song lyrics and practice tracks for all Rising Stars Classes can be downloaded from this webpage for practicing at home. Click on the song title listed on the right hand side of the page, under Resources (above the tutor pics) to access these.