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About Us
The Musicals are written and prepared by Jan Stroud, a teacher and composer who
- was a finalist in THE INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL OF THE YEAR with 'The Happy Prince'
- works as a Musical Associate, Choral Director and Casting Director to various Film and TV production companies. She is currently working with HIT ENTERTAINMENT PLC on THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AND FRIENDS.
- counts JON LEE of S CLUB 7 as an ex-pupil
- is Education Advisor to the BRITISH ACADEMY OF COMPOSERS
The musicals are then arranged and produced with professional musicians, including TV composer ED WELCH, and endorsed by celebrities, including:
- SPIKE MILLIGAN
- JOHNNY MORRIS
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- JULIA MACKENZIE
- JEREMY JAMES TAYLOR
[Musical Director: National Youth Musical Theatre]
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"One gets few surprises of delight but, without over-enthusing, I received a copy of 'The Selfish Giant' by a countryman of mine, Oscar Wilde. Well, I'm not going to heap praise on him, he needs it not, but who does deserve it is Jan Stroud for enhancing Wilde's work with some delightful songs. Thank God for a little simple magic".
SPIKE MILLIGAN
“Jan has that wonderful ability to make a difference’. She has vitality, enthusiasm in abundance and a rare talent. Through her music she has been able to give our children something very special – enjoyment, enthusiasm, a love for music in its many forms and, above all, a belief in themselves. It has been a joy and privilege to work with her and I commend her to you whole-heartedly.”
TONY GREGG, Headteacher
“Thank you- and all of the children- for the terrific vocal recordings and hard work that everyone put in on the Animal Show. All of the tracks are marvellous and work so very well, a large part of this being due to the great performances that your choir gave”.
Pete Coogan - JIM HENSON PRODUCTIONS
“Although we originally went to Jan as a piano teacher for my son Jon, she has done a lot more for him over the years. She has been a great help to Jon in his understanding of music and singing. Working with Jan on many recordings and projects gave Jon the confidence he needed to play the part of Oliver at the London Palladium. Jon has sung many of Jan’s compositions and it was one of her songs that got him through the auditions for his first primetime TV Show. Jan puts so much into her love of music and her talent and energy is reflected in the children that she helps”.
Terry Lee, father of JON LEE of S CLUB 7
"The Selfish Giant is a very emotional story in many ways. It combines happiness and sadness, a land of plenty and cold famine. It is a simple story but the emotions are so skillfully blended. The music that Jan Stroud has written for the boys and girls who play in the Giant's garden follows so easily and simply the strong pattern of feelings that run through the story. Some children nowadays are indeed fortunate to be helped along so pleasantly with such sympathetic music!"
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