Caffeinated Dreams
SATB/Solo Monkey with Conga, Bass Drum, Claves, Sand Block Includes: SCORE, SATB/Monkey Score, and Percussion SCORE

Text by D. M. Gardner. Humorous.

 

 (DMG1008) $18.50 ea.
Caffeinated Dreams is a humorous piece that pokes fun at high-dollar coffee by depicting a figurative monkey that is constantly trying to steal your latte.  Anyone who has had the need for a nice warm caramel latte on a cold day (or any day) will enjoy this composition.  Caffeine addicted people everywhere understand how difficult it is to get that monkey off your back... The one that's always telling you to cut back on your coffee habit. Watch out, or he'll steal your latte too!

 

Caffeinated Dreams was inspired by the large number of coffee shops in Omaha, Nebraska, specifically one called Caffeine Dreams.  If you are ever in the area, you should check it out.  Also of note, there are small humorous illustrations throughout the score and parts to help inspire the performers.  Perhaps you could attempt to get a local establishment to let you sing this piece for a cup of java.  I would.

 

Premiere: University of Nebraska at Omaha - University Chorus      

                                    

Difficulty: Moderate - A great piece for just about any choir...but especially for those old enough to drink a lot of coffee.

Original Print Sizes:

  SATB/Monkey (SATBM or JM)    Pages 2-11

   LETTER (8.5 x 11); PORTRAIT

 

  SCORE (SCR)                            Pages 12-30

   LETTER (8.5 x 11); PORTRAIT

 

  Percussion (Perc)                      Pages 31-37

   LETTER (8.5 x 11); PORTRAIT

 

Approx. 2 minutes and 30 seconds in length                                           

 

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