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Viking Saga Songs

Thor on a journey

Episode 5. Thor is the subject of today's song as he makes a special journey with Loki.

• 20 mins

Viking Saga Songs

Apples of Iduna

Episode 6. The song to learn in today's programme is about the goddess called Iduna.

• 20 mins

Viking Saga Songs

Birds of the North

Episode 7. Today song celebates the birdlife of Scandanavia…and there are birds in today's story too!

• 20 mins

Viking Saga Songs

Rehearsal and performance 1

Episode 8. A chance to practise the songs in either the full vocal or backing track versions.

• 20 mins

Viking Saga Songs

Rehearsal and performance 2

Episode 9. A chance to practise the songs in either the full vocal or backing track versions.

• 20 mins

Viking Saga Songs

Rehearsal and performance 3

Episode 10. The final programme of the series.

• 20 mins

Romans!

1. Signals!

The first song in the series explores the Roman use of music to convey battle signals.

• 20 mins

Romans!

2. Is that a fact?

Exploring the historical truth behind some well-known Roman stories.

• 20 mins

Romans!

3. Boudicca!

Exploring Boudicca and the revolt of the Iceni tribe against the Romans.

• 20 mins

Romans!

4. Oh, the strata of society

Exploring the layers of Roman society...from Emperor down to slave.

• 20 mins

Romans!

5. Spin that coin

Finding out about Roman games, pastimes and everyday activities.

• 20 mins

Romans!

6. Roman gods and goddesses

Exploring the pantheon of Roman gods and goddesses.

• 20 mins

Romans!

7. Into the arena

The song explores Roman entertainments...including the gladiators.

• 20 mins

Romans!

8. Make a mosaic

Exploring Roman arts and crafts, including mosaics and pottery.

• 20 mins

Romans!

9. Rehearsal and performance 1

Rehearse the first four songs of Romans using the full-vocal and backing track versions.

• 20 mins

Romans!

10. Rehearsal and performance 2

Rehearse the last four songs from Romans using the full-vocal and backing track versions.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Demeter makes everything grow

The series begins with the goddess Demeter, who makes everything grow.

• 19 mins

Persephone

Hades' song

We meet Hades - god of the underworld - who longs for a companion to end his loneliness.

• 20 mins

Persephone

And they went down!

Hades takes Persephone down into his underground kingdom.

• 20 mins

Persephone

She's everything to me

Demeter mourns for her missing daughter and searches everywhere for her.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Persephone said 'No!'

Persephone refuses to become Hades' queen and tries to persuade him to let her go.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Persephone is home

Persephone is finally free of the underworld…but her freedom is won at a price.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Rehearsal and performance 1

Putting all the songs from the series together ready for a performance.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Rehearsal and performance 2

Putting all the songs from the series together ready for a final performance.

• 20 mins

Persephone

Music - Persephone backing tracks

The backing tracks from all the songs in Persephone to assist a performance.

• 20 mins