The Bunny Collection

The Bunny Collection
Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.
Composer information noted in italics under the song title.
 

The Bunny Collection

1. I'm So Happy 
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
    Vocalists:        
      Wendy Melkonian 
      Rob Sayer 
      Raina Sayer, age 8
  Instruments: 
      Egg shaker: Rob Sayer
      Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer

 

2. One Cold and Frosty Morning
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Rob Sayer
      Raina Sayer, age 10

 

3. Do a Little Twist
Raina Sayer, age 10
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
    Instruments: 
      Tenor Saxophone:: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Piano, Bass, Drums *: Rob Sayer

 

4. The Wheels on the Bus
Traditional
    Vocalists:
      Naomi Cohen, age 6
      Wendy Melkonian
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Brian Sayer, age 1
    Instruments:   
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

5. All Aboard
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      William Jordan, age 6
      Benjamin Lathrop, age 10
      Nathan Lathrop, age 7
      Scott Miller
      Brian Sayer, age 1
    Instruments:   
      Banjo, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sound Effects*: Rob Sayer
 

6. Grizzly Bear
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Vicki Feldman
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 10
    Instruments:   
      Drum*: Rob Sayer
 

7. Harp!
Rob Sayer
    Instruments:   
      Harp*: Rob Sayer
 

8. Hickory Dickory Dock
Traditional English nursery rhyme. Lyrics and melody adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
    Instruments:   
      Woodblock: Rob Sayer
 

9. Hickory Dickory Dock Rhythm Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Rob Sayer
    Instruments:   
      Woodblock: Rob Sayer


10. Five in the Bed
Traditional
    Vocalists:
      Naomi Cohen, age 6
      Scott Miller
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Brian Sayer, age 1
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments:   
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

11. Go Mommy 
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Noora Bazdar, age 6
      Wendy Melkonian
      Tessa Nigro, age 6
      Ella Kate Plessy, age 5
    Instruments:   
      Clarinet : Vinnie D'Agostino
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Tambourine : Butch Sievers
      Djembe, Clap, Bass* : Rob Sayer
 

12. Spinning Top
Frank and Mary Hamilton
    Vocalists:
      Amy Simon
      Frank Hamilton
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

13. Spinning Top Tonal Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Amy Simon
 

14. Clicky Clack
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments:
      Electric Piano, Bass, Drums*: Rob Sayer
 

15. Driving Down the Road
Traditional melody with new lyrics by Rob Sayer and Raina Sayer, age 10
    Vocalists:
      Scott Miller
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
      Bass*: Rob Sayer
 

16. Driving Down the Road Tonal Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Scott Miller
      Raina Sayer, age 10
 

17. Bach Ball
Based on “Fugue in G Minor (The Little)” by J.S. Bach. Melody adapted and lyrics by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Vicki Feldman
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments:
      Trumpet and Piccolo Trumpet: Rob Sayer
      Trumpet: Joe Johnson
      French Horn: Peter Hensel
      Trombone: Eric Alexander
      Tuba: Brian Simpson
      Organ*: Rob Sayer
 

18. Irish Lullaby
James Royce Shannon, 1913. Written for the musical “Shameen Dhu”
    Vocalists:
      Wendy Feldman
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
 

19. Hop High Funny Bunny
Traditional. Adapted by Frank and Mary Hamilton
    Vocalists:
      Frank Hamilton
    Instruments:
      Fiddle: Barbara Panter-Connah
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

20. Hi Ho
19th century English folk song adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Rob Sayer
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

21. Hi Ho Rhythm Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Rob Sayer
 

22. Polly Put the Kettle On
Lyrics from an English nursery rhyme. Melody by Kim Chamberlain
    Vocalists:
      Kim Chamberlain
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
      Bass, Drums*: Rob Sayer
 

23.  Up and Down
Traditional
    Vocalists:
      Vicki Feldman
    Instruments:
      Trombone: Eric Alexander
 

24. Up and Down Tonal Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Vicki Feldman
      Raina Sayer, age 10
 

25. He He Wanna Wawate
Dakota folk song (Native American)
    Vocalists:
      Noora Bazdar, age 6
      Tessa Nigro, age 6
      Ella Kate Plessy, age 5
      Rob Sayer
    Instruments:
      Native American Flute: Rob Sayer
      Bells: Rob Sayer
      Drums*: Rob Sayer
 

26. Mister Talker and the Walker
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Rob Sayer
 

27. Whirlee
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Kim Chamberlain
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
      Piano, Bass, Drums*: Rob Sayer
 

28. Going to the Supermarket
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Wendy Melkonian
      Brian Sayer, age 1
      Raina Sayer, age 10
    Instruments:
      Alto Saxophone: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Trumpet: Rob Sayer
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
      Bass*: Rob Sayer
      Dog Bark: Lady Sayer
 

29. My Horse
Traditional
    Vocalists:
      Wendy Melkonian
    Instruments:
      Wood Block: Butch Sievers
 

30. My Horse Tonal Patterns
    Vocalists:
      Raina Sayer, age 10
      Rob Sayer
 

31. Iko Iko
Traditional New Orleans street song
    Vocalists:
      Melinda Atkinson
    Instruments:
      Trumpets: Rob Sayer & Joe Johnson
      Trombone: Eric Alexander
      Tuba: Brian Simpson
      Alto Sax: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Drums: Butch Sievers
 

32. Five Little Puppies
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Jennifer Cohen
      Rob Sayer
 

33. Bogalusa Strut
Sam Morgan. Arranged by Cynthia Sayer
    Instruments:
      Banjo: Cynthia Sayer
      Clarinet: Kenny Davern
      Cornet: Peter Ecklund
      Trombone: Randy Reinhart
      Piano: Keith Ingham
      Bass: Greg Cohen
      Washboard & Drums: Arnie Kinsella
 

34. Winter Lullaby
Traditional melody from Wales with new lyrics by Jennifer Marrack Cohen
    Vocalists:
      Vicki Feldman
    Instruments:
      Alto Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
      French Horn: Peter Hensel
      Guitar: Eddie Rubin
 

35. See You Next Time
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
    Vocalists:
     Wendy Melkonian
     Rob Sayer
     Raina Sayer, age 9
   Instruments:    
     Flugelhorn, Egg Shaker: Rob Sayer
     Steel Pans: Chris Colaneri
     Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer

* Virtual instruments


Engineer: Aristides Ioannides. Illustrator: Seth Benator, Art Director: Judy McCabe Smith. All arrangements by Rob Sayer unless otherwise noted.

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