Downloads
If any of the links below appear in grey, this means that either you have not logged on, or you are not entitled to download the file concerned. Music backing tracks and certain other files may be downloaded by anyone who has purchased the full score of The Rat-Catcher. Additional documents - band parts, graphics, etc. - may be downloaded only by holders of performance licences.
Backing tracks
The following versions of the backing music are intended primarily to help with preparation of the show, rather than as accompaniment in a performance. The children can put copies on their iPods to help them learn the tunes, and they can be used in class instead of a piano accompaniment. As such, all these tracks have a treble instrument following the vocal line, and they also include the Rat-Catcher's pipe part.
If you are planning to use my backing music in a performance, and have strong soloists who can hold the vocal line unaided, you may prefer versions of some songs without the melodic line. Similarly, if your Rat-Catcher can play the pipe part him/herself, then you will need versions of the accompaniment without the pipe. I'm planning to make these available for download here in due course, but in the meantime if you need them, please let me know and I'll expedite!
Please note these are MP3 files (at 192kbps, 44.1kHz) and are between 2 and 12 megabytes each.
| 1. Overture; The Council 2. Johann, the Music Teacher 3. Rats 4. Ride With Me Today 5. The Gossips 6. The Council Meeting 7. Once Upon a Time |
8. Abduction of the Rats 9. The Plot 10. Entr'acte 11. The Gossips' Revenge 12. The Power of Music 13. Oranges and Lemons 14. The Ransom |
15. In The Cavern 16. They Fell For It! 17. Turn Away From Crime 18. Finale 19. Curtain Call |
Graphics and document templates
| Lyric sheets | Formatted for A4 paper (the lyrics in the published version are at sheet music size which is harder to photocopy). |
| Poster template | A template for a poster advertising your show. In Photoshop .psd format so you can add the name of your shool, ticket details, etc. Please note this is a zip file of about 10Mb. |
| Hoodie front and back | JPG files of the design we used for the Rats' hoodies (see the video clips)! |
| Programme template | A template for a programme for your show. In Word .doc format so you can edit it to your own requirements. |
| Rats ringtone | A short MP3 file of the main Rats theme, for your cast to put on their phones as a ringtone! |
Band parts
To follow in due course!
Drum Kit
String bass
Clarinet
Alto saxophone
Flute
Violin