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Dreams
Choir (SATB)
This setting of Victor Daley's poem Dreams (for a cappella SATB choir, 2012) was commissioned for performance by the massed choir of the 63rd Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival.
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Carnival Capers
Orchestra, Saxophone
This work was commissioned for premiere performance by Barry Cockroft (sax) & the Scottish Chamber Orchestra @ World Saxophone Congress XVI in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Joie de vivre
Horn in F, Piano
After a recent visit to Washington DC, I composed Joie de vivre (for Horn in F & Piano) as a celebratory piece dedicated to my American friends Darrell & Kate upon the occasion of the birth of their son, Ethan.
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Where the waters meet
Choir (SATB)
Where the waters meet was commissioned in 2011 by Joubert Singers, conducted by Rachelle Elliott, to celebrate the sesquicentenary of Hunter's Hill Council. Text by Elizabeth McGeorge.
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The Song and the Sigh
Choir (TTBB)
Commissioned by Barker College Music Centre and Friends of Barker, music, this work received its premiere performance in 2011 at the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Flying Colours
Concert Band, Piano, Saxophone
This concerto was composed upon the invitation of virtuoso Australian saxophonist, Barry Cockcroft. It is available in two arrangements: (i) alto sax and band; (ii) alto sax and piano.
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Communion of Reparation
Choir (SATB)
This score was commissioned by Rev. Dr Arthur E. Bridge in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Text by Sr Mary Julian Baird RSM.
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The Blue Gum Forest
Choir (SATB)
"The Blue Gum Forest" (for a cappella SATB choir with bass baritone soloist) was commissioned in 2009 for performance at the 60th Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival, Hobart, Tasmania.
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Big Cats
Concert Band
"Big Cats" is the second of three animal-inspired intermediate band works which I composed in 2009 at the invitation of reed music.com. See also "Arrival of the baby elephant" and "Hippopotamusic".
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Hippopotamusic
Concert Band
"Hippopotamusic" is the third of three animal-inspired intermediate band works which I composed in 2009 at the invitation of reed music.com. See also "Arrival of the baby elephant" and "Big Cats".
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Arrival of the baby elephant
Concert Band
"Arrival of the baby elephant" is the first of three animal-inspired intermediate band works which I composed in 2009 at the invitation of reed music.com. See also "Big Cats" and "Hippopotamusic"!
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Butterflies dance
Choir (SATB)
Scored for SATB choir, this setting of Michael J. Smith's poem was commissioned by The Australian Voices. It depicts colourful butterflies fluttering to the ocean from mountains, valleys, hills and plains.
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My Nurse and I
Choir (SATB)
This score was commissioned by Concordis Chamber Choir, directed by Andrew Hunter. It is a setting of a poem of Nicolette Stasko, after the painting of the same name by Frieda Kahlo.
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If Christ … in another time.
Choir (SATB), Christmas
"If Christ had been born in another time..." is an energetic Australian Christmas carol commissioned by Oriana Chorale, ACT, Australia. It is scored for a cappella SATB choir.
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Nativity
Choir (SATB), Christmas
Scored for a cappella SATB choir, this work is a setting of James McAuley's poem, Nativity. It depicts the birth of light in an extraordinary world of dewdrops, spider webs and tender snails' horns.
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White Horses
Concert Band
While writing this score for concert band, I was inspired by thoughts of a rough-and-tumble seascape, with fresh, salt-laden winds transforming waves into myriad white horses.
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All is one and one is all
Choir (SATB)
"All is one and one is all (for a cappella SATB choir, 2008) invites us to listen to the voice of stillness, moss and rain amidst the green glow of a dripping rainforest, a timeless place where all is one and one is all.
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Midnight Mass
Choir (SATB), Christmas, Orchestra
Midnight Mass was commissioned by Father Arthur E. Bridge for performance on 25 Dec., 2007 at St Patrick's Church, Blacktown, NSW, Australia. The Mass setting includes some traditional carols.
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Flight of Fancy
Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone
"Flight of Fancy" was composed in 2006 and is now available in four arrangements: alto sax & piano; flute & piano; oboe & piano; and clarinet & piano! This work is published by Reed Music.
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Crazy Logic
Piano, Saxophone
"Crazy Logic" (for alto sax and piano) was composed at the invitation of RompDuo (Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto) and premiered at the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival, VIC, Australia.
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Night
Choir (SATB), Handbells
A setting of Judith Wright's evocative poem, "Night". Commissioned by the Handbell Society of Australasia for performance at the 12th International Handbell Symposium, Brisbane, Australia.
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Ezekiel
Choir (SATB)
This work draws upon a poem by the Australian writer, Luke Davies. It inspired me with its depiction of natural phenomena, flora and fauna, and with its allusion to the realm of sci-fi.
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She like the moon arises
Oboe, Piano, Small Ensemble, Voice
This score was composed in 2004 for the Grevillea Ensemble Guest Artist, Diana Doherty (oboe). The work is a setting of James McAuley's eponymously titled poem published in 1946.
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Gum Tree Country
Choir (SA)
Scored for a cappella SSAA choir and a quartet of chorister soloists (SSAA), "Gum Tree Country" reflects of the impact and awe-inspiring nature of the Australian bush fire.
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Serenade
String Quartet
This string quartet, entitled "Serenade for a Summer Wedding" was composed in 2003 for my sister Susan, and her fiancé, Mark, upon the occasion of their wedding in Sydney, Australia.
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Huge Earth
Choir (SATB), Choir (TTBB), Orchestra
"Huge Earth" is big music about the awe-inspiring magnitude of the Earth, "bigger than we can possibly imagine, held together as if by string or magic". Text by Luke Davies.
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Roundabout
Violin
"Roundabout" (2002) is a playful piece for solo violin. The title describes the way in which the bars and phrases of music "loop-the-loop" before spinning off in various directions. Published by Reed Music.
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The Wasps
Theatre
"The Wasps" is a fusion of dance, trance and poetry by internationally acclaimed poet, novelist and playwright, John Kinsella, with an original score specially commissioned from Matthew Orlovich.
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The Paean
Choir (SA)
Commissioned by The Sydney Children's Choir in 2002, this work is a setting of Roland Robinson's striking poem about a swirling throng of desert birds taking to the sky at first light.
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Bird of Paradise
Piano, Small Ensemble, Violin, Voice
"Bird of Paradise" (for soprano, violin and piano) is a setting of James McAuely's evocative poem entitled "To the Holy Spirit". The work was written for the Grevillea Ensemble, NSW, Australia.
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Pukerangi
Mandolin
"Pukerangi" (for solo mandolin, 2002) was written for Michael Hooper. The work takes its inspiration from a diesel train trip along the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi (Hill of Heaven) in New Zealand.
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Psalm 62
Choir (SATB)
This setting of Psalm 62 (My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God) was commissioned by St Aloysius' School, Sydney. It is scored for SATB choir, strings and organ (optional).
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Air Traffic Control
Saxophone
"Air Traffic Control" is an energetic solo for alto saxophone. It features rapidly twisting and turning chromatic melodic lines and sounds inspired by electronic beeping devices and wailing sirens.
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Child Sightings
Choir (SATB)
This score was commissioned in 2002 for performance by The Brisbane Chorale, directed by Christopher Kiver. Scored for a cappella SATB choir, the work is a setting of John Kinsella's poem, "Child Sightings".
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Waratah
Choir (SATB)
"Waratah" (for SATB choir, brass and percussion) was commissioned in 2001 by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for performance at the Sydney Opera House on 7th July, 2001. Text by Roland Robinson.
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Deep Sea
Orchestra
In 2001, I went snorkelling at Clovelly Beach, in Sydney, Australia. The trip inspired me to write a piece for orchestra about the mysterious things that dwell in the deep sea.
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Lula
Choir (SA)
"Lula" was composed at the request of Alfred Music Publishers (Aust.) for inclusion in the catalogue of Australian choral music for schools. The lyrics of the song are very simple: Lu – la!
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Fragment of Gratification
Piano
A short, Cuban-inspired piece for solo piano, composed especially for an anthology of Australian solo piano works written by 20 contemporary Australian composers. Published by Reed Music.
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Araluen
Choir (SATB)
"Araluen" (for a cappella SATB choir) was commissioned by St Peters Chorale, QLD. The text by Roland Robinson describes a gold-rush shanty town in Southern New South Wales, Australia.
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Aviation
Choir (SATB)
"Aviation" was commission by The Australian Voices directed by Stephen Leek. Scored for a cappella SATB choir, the work is a setting of John Kinsella's poem of the same name.
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Links
Choir (SATB)
"Links" (for a cappella SATB choir) is a setting of John Kinsella's poem of the same name in which the "world buckles under the sun", birds "fly deep into desert" and "sand becomes an astrolabe to the stars".
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A dream only just begun
Choir (SATB)
"A dream only just begun" was commissioned by Ars Musica Australis in commemoration of Australia's Centenary of Federation. The piece is based on Peter Skrzynecki's poem, "Didgeridoo".
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Eternity
Choir (SATB)
"Eternity" was commissioned for performance in 2000 by 19 Sydney College Choirs with Orchestra, at the "Millennium Concert", St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, conducted by Ben McPherson.
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Psalm 23
Choir (SATB)
This psalm, scored for SATB choir and organ, was commissioned in 1999 for a performance by St Mary's Singers and Newington College Chamber Choir, at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, Australia.
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Tides of Ocean
Choir (SATB)
"Tides of Ocean" (for a cappella choir) was commissioned in 1998 by The Australian Voices. Since its premiere, it has become popular with many choirs and audiences around the world.
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Voice of the River
Choir (SATB)
Scored for a cappella SATB choir, "Voice of the River" combines Victor Carell's poem of 1992 entitled "Voice of the River" with excerpts of a hymn of circa 1170-1200 entitled "The Dulcis Jesu Memoria".
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The Dreaming Land
Choir (SA)
"The Dreaming Land" (for SA choir and orchestra) was commissioned by the Dept. of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit. The work comprises three songs: "Desert Dawn", "Galah Song" and "Aflow".
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Unity
Choir (SATB)
"Unity", a setting of Kevin Gilbert's poem, was commissioned by the Department of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit for the NSW Combined Public Schools Senior Choir and Public Schools Orchestra.
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Lo, there is light!
Choir (SATB), Christmas
"Lo, there is light!" was commissioned by The Harvard University Choir. Text: Reginald Heber's hymn "Brightest and best of the sons of the morning" and "Sunrise on the Coast" by A. B. (Banjo) Paterson.
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The Listening Land
Choir (SATB)
"The Listening Land" (for a cappella SATB choir, 1996) was commissioned by ArtsNOW Australia. The work draws its text from two Australian literary gems published over 100 years apart.
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Watercolours
Piano
These five "Watercolours" (for solo piano) are inspired by the sounds of gongs, bamboo flutes, voices, metallophones and all the other instruments that comprise the Javanese gamelan.
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The Monkeys’ Bridge
Orchestra
This winning entry in the 1995 ABC Composer's Competition was recorded by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and premiered on 25th Nov. 1996 by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Leif Sundstrup.
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Sea Spirits
Piano
"Sea Sprits" was awarded the 1994 Jean Bogan Memorial Prize for Piano Composition, presented at the Newcastle University Conservatorium of Music Keyboard Festival.
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Holy Ground Forever…
Orchestra
This work was first performed at the Sydney University Orchestral Composers' Workshop conducted by Antony Walker in July 1992. It was subsequently included in the University Orchestra's concert series.
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On Sutherland’s Grave
Choir (SATB)
This multi-faceted score draws upon Henry Kendall's poem "Sutherland's Grave", "Journey to Birdsville 1966" from the Log & Field Book of Russell Drysdale, and excerpts from Missa pro defunctis.
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