Calm the waves of this heart
Choir (SATB), Saxophone
A setting of Søren Kierkegaard's prayer, commissioned in 2017 for world premiere by Brisbane Chamber Choir & Diana Tolmie (saxophone), conducted by Graeme Morton AM.
Sonnet to the Comet of 1825
Choir (SATB)
Winner of the inaugural Willgoss Choral Composition Prize, "Sonnet to the Comet of 1825" receives its world premiere in September 2017, presented by The Burgundian Consort.
Flying Colours (sax & piano)
Piano, Saxophone
First performed by Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto, "Flying Colours" (for alto saxophone and piano) is a special adaptation of my concerto for saxophone and band.
Slipstream
Saxophone Quartet
"Slipstream" (for sax quartet + bicycle bell) was composed at the invitation of Nexas Quartet for premiere performance at the Sydney Opera House in November 2016.
Night (2008)
Choir (SATB), Didgeridoo, Percussion, Piano
A setting of Judith Wright's extraordinary poem, "Night", arr. for SATB choir, piano, percussion & didgeridoo in C, for performance in 2008 by ProjectKoor, The Netherlands.
Whirled Music (for bass cl & marimba)
Clarinet (Bass), Marimba
"Whirled Music" (for bass clarinet & marimba) was arranged in 2015 upon the invitation of the US percussionist Bryan Hummel for performance during his 2016 US tour.
Whirled Music (for clarinet and harp)
Clarinet, Harp
This arrangement of "Whirled Music" was composed at the invitation of Duo Imaginaire (Germany) for world premiere performance in Monheim, Germany, in 2016.
Whirled Music (for clarinet and marimba)
Clarinet, Marimba
This arrangement is scored for Bb clarinet and 5-octave marimba. Like the original, it's an energy filled piece with a warm, mellow middle movement.
Christmastide
Choir (SATB)
This setting of Mary C. Shafer's poem "Christmastide" for mixed voices was commissioned in 2015 by Chicago-based choir, Acappellago, directed by Mr Dennis Smith.
Hurly Burly
Piano, Saxophone
Hurly Burly (for soprano saxophone and piano) was commissioned in 2015 for world premiere performance by Australian saxophonist, Simon Watts.
Lest We Forget
Choir (SATB), Clarinet, Piano, Voice (soloist)
"Lest We Forget" was arranged for performance by Polyphonic Voices at Christ Church South Yarra, Vic., in commemoration of the 2015 centenary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli.
Lo, there is light! (SSSAA)
Choir (SA)
This arrangement of my choral score "Lo, there is light!" is scored for SSSAA choir. The texts used are by Bishop Reginald Heber and A. B. (Banjo) Paterson.
Gloria alla Serenissima
Choir (SATB), Piano, Voice (soloist)
Premiered by the London College of Music in 2015, this score takes inspiration from Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major, while bringing the sounds of the city of Venice to the fore.
Dawn Rhapsody
Piano, Violin
"Dawn Rhapsody" (for violin & piano) was selected as a finalist in the 2014 Simply Stunning Composition Competition, receiving its premiere in 2014 in North Carolina, USA.
Twinkle… Star Ferry
Piano
The famous Hong Kong Star Ferry meets the theme of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in this solo piano piece. Stay tuned for publication by World Humanities Press, HK.
Sweet Mercy!
Choir (SA)
"Sweet Mercy... opens in each heart a little heaven", writes the Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. Based on her text, this SSA setting has an islander / gospel sound.
Whirled Music (for alto sax and marimba)
Marimba, Saxophone
"Whirled Music" (for alto sax & marimba) was commissioned by Translucent Duo for performance at the Australasian Saxophone & Clarinet Conference 2013.
Dreams
Choir (SATB)
This setting of Victor Daley's poem "Dreams" (for a cappella SATB choir) was commissioned for performance in 2012 at the 63rd Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival.
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, Scotland.
Joie de vivre
Horn, Piano
Available for Horn & Piano (2012) and Cello & Piano (2013), "Joie de vivre" is rhythmically driven and seeks to evoke a sense of life's exuberance & energy.
Where the waters meet
Choir (SATB)
This score was commissioned in 2011 by Joubert Singers to celebrate the sesquicentenary of Hunter's Hill Council. Text by Elizabeth McGeorge.
The Song and the Sigh
Choir (TB)
Commissioned for the Blokes of Barker, this setting of Henry Lawson's poetry received its premiere at the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival, in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Flying Colours (sax & band)
Band, Saxophone
"Flying Colours" (for alto sax and band) was commissioned for performance by soloist Barry Cockcroft with the US Navy Band at the International Saxophone Symposium, 2011.
Communion of Reparation
Choir (SATB), Voice (soloist)
Described in the national press as "deeply satisfying", this SATB choral setting is based on a profound and beautiful text by Sr Mary Julian Baird RSM.
The Blue Gum Forest
Choir (SATB), Voice (soloist)
"The Blue Gum Forest" (for a cappella SATB choir and bass baritone) was commissioned in 2009 for the 60th Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival, Hobart, Tasmania.
Suite for Junior Band
Band
"Arrival of the baby elephant", "Hippopotamusic" and "Big Cats" are three animal-inspired intermediate band works which I composed in 2009 at the invitation of publisher, Reed Music.
Butterflies dance
Choir (SATB)
Premiered by The Australian Voices, this setting of Michael J. Smith's poem depicts colourful butterflies fluttering to the ocean from mountains, valleys, hills and plains.
My Nurse and I
Choir (SATB)
This score was commissioned by Concordis Chamber Choir (VIC). It is a setting of a poem of Nicolette Stasko, after the painting of the same name by Frieda Kahlo.
If Christ … in another time
Choir (SATB)
"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.
Nativity
Choir (SATB)
Scored for SATB choir, this setting of James McAuley's poem 'Nativity', depicts the birth of light in an extraordinary world of dewdrops, spider webs and tender snails' horns.
White Horses
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.
All is one and one is all
Choir (SATB)
Set to poetry of Judith Wright, this piece invites us to listen to the voice of stillness, moss and rain amidst the green glow of a timeless forest where "all is one and one is all".
Midnight Mass
Choir (SATB), Orchestra, Organ, Voice (soloist)
"Midnight Mass" was commissioned by Father Arthur Bridge for premiere in 2007 at St Patrick's Church, Blacktown, NSW. The Mass setting includes some traditional carols.
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.
Night (2005)
Choir (SATB), Didgeridoo, Handbells
A setting of Judith Wright's extraordinary poem, "Night", commissioned by the Handbell Society of Australasia for the 12th International Handbell Symposium, Brisbane, QLD.
Ezekiel
Choir (SATB), Percussion, Piano
Luke Davies' poem, 'Dew', inspired me with its depiction of natural phenomena, flora and fauna, and with its allusion to the realm of sci-fi.
She like the moon arises
Oboe, Piano, Voice (soloist)
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.
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.
Serenade for a Summer Wedding
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.
Huge Earth
Choir (SATB), Choir (TB), Orchestra, Piano
"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.
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.
The Paean
Choir (SA), Piano, String Quartet
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.
Bird of Paradise
Piano, Violin, Voice (soloist)
Premiered by The Grevillea Ensemble, "Bird of Paradise" (for soprano, violin and piano) is a setting of James McAuely's evocative poem entitled "To the Holy Spirit".
Psalm 62
Choir (SATB), Organ, String Orchestra
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).
Air Traffic Control
Saxophone
"Air Traffic Control" is an energetic solo for alto saxophone. It features rapidly twisting and turning chromatic melodies and sounds inspired by electronic beeps and sirens.