2 fl (II+picc), 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, timp, 2 perc, hp, str for narrator, children's choir, Orff instruments and piano or orchestra A setting of specially-written texts by children, the subject matter is the sun, the moon, and the stars. The songs are linked by spoken narration, resulting in a rich and vivid tapestry. Orchestral material is available on hire.