A Warrington teacher and composer has created a musical arrangement of Ariana Grande’s “One Last Time” designed for school children to play together.
The free-to-download music has been created by composer James Himsworth to support young children across Greater Manchester and beyond, affected in the wake of the Manchester arena attack.
Himsworth and his team teach music and dance in a number of primary schools throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire, with the aim of bringing people together through the power of music.
Himsworth said; “The beautiful acts of kindness people have shown across the city is incredible, with the people of Manchester coming together to lend their time and skills to help however they can in the wake of tragedy.
“Creating this music is my humble contribution to help children affected by the attacks and bring the community together. If we can raise money for the emergency fund while doing it then all the better.”
The musical arrangement is free to download with the opportunity to donate to the Manchester Emergency Fund at the same time.
Himsworth added; “Music unifies and strengthens people. Hopefully this helps send a message of solidarity and support to those affected, especially the children – that through music we can support each other and have hope for the future.”
The music, all scores and backing track can be downloaded for free at www.learntoplaylive.com/manchester. Alongside the free download, national printer Hobs Reprographics is printing the musical scores free of charge, with the hope that they can be distributed to as many schools as possible.
The music is written for recorder, flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar and percussion – all instruments can be played together in any combination. A backing track is also available to download for free.
The musical arrangement is available to download at: http://www.learntoplaylive.com/manchester
