In March 2002 Youth Music launched 'Drop in the Ocean'...

Commissioned from Tolga Kashif, who also arranged 'A Perfect Day' for the BBC, with additional words by lyricist Richard Stilgoe.

It was recorded by the New London Children's Choir at Abbey Road studios. Lesley Garrett has also been closely involved in the song - performing it at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in March 2002. 'Drop in the Ocean' is accompanied by a free comprehensive education pack and was supported by training for singing teachers and youth leaders.

'Drop in the Ocean' provides Youth Music with the opportunity to link with children and young people who already sing as well as to link with others for whom singing is a new experience. The song also demonstrates Youth Music's commitment to and encouragement of commissioning new repertoire for young singers.

It is a song of celebration which can be sung by people of all ages, including adults.It has already provided a platform for singing for thousands of children and young people. To date there have been over 200 performances throughout the UK and beyond.

'Drop in the Ocean' performance in Cornwall cave
Mount Charles School, Cornwall, performed Drop in the Ocean in the unusual surroundings of Carnglaze Slate Caverns on 18 July, 2002. The performance took place in the Rum Store cave, close to a subterranean lake of blue-green water.

Past performances
Past performances of 'Drop in the Ocean' include an event at the Royal Albert Hall with children from across South West London and three performances in a lighthouse in Poole, Dorset.

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Download Getting Ready to Sing (PDF 50KB)
Download Teaching from CD (PDF 32KB)
Download Making the song your own (PDF 33KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean lyrics (PDF 67KB)
Download We can all be good citizens (PDF 26KB)
Download biographies (PDF 21KB)
Download Song for Youth CD sleeve (PDF 58KB)
Download Song for Youth folder (PDF 2.6MB)

Download Drop in the Ocean score P1 (PDF 480KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P2 (PDF 447KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P3 (PDF 550KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P4 (PDF 523KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P5 (PDF 573KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P6 (PDF 576KB)
Download Drop in the Ocean score P7 (PDF 239KB)

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