Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British
| Composed | 1969 |
| Instrumentation | 6 solo perc + perc group — 2pf, chamber/electric org |
| Duration | 19 minutes |
| Soloists | 9 solo children's parts (5 trebles, 3 altos, 1 deep alto or tenor) |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Discovery — worth programming, rarely heard |
| Editions & hire | Faber Music ↗ |
| Source | Faber Music catalogue — Children's Crusade ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.