MMXX – A meditation on Auld Lang Syne
MMXX: A meditation on Auld Lang Syne for mixed voices (SATB) a cappella was commissioned in 2020 by Dr Carolyn Lowry OAM as a gift to Sydney Philharmonia Choirs upon the occasion of their centenary.
Blue Peter (for flute & piano)
Highly Commended in the NSW Flute Society's "2020 Composition Competition", Blue Peter is full of energy and effervescence. The title of the work comes from nautical terminology.
Joyful, Joyful (for SATB choir)
Commissioned in 2020 for performance by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs upon the occasion of their 100th birthday, this joyful setting draws upon a text with a Beethoven connection.
Fuzzy Logic (for alto sax and tuba)
Fuzzy Logic (for alto saxophone and tuba) was written in 2019 for premiere performance by Phantasmagoria Ensemble at Festival Internacional de Saxofone de Palmela (7a Edição), Portugal.
Crazy Logic (for bass clarinet and harp)
Arranged in 2017 for Bb bass clarinet and concert harp, this is Crazy Logic like you've never heard it before! Premiered in April 2018 by Duo Imaginaire in Grunstadt, Germany.
Concertino
Commissioned in 2018 for world premiere performance by SCM Saxophone Orchestra with soloist Dr Michael Duke, as part of the CSO Australian Series 2018.
Huge Earth – Mov. 1 (2013)
Premiered by Amphion Male Vocal Ensemble (KS, USA), Huge Earth is "... bigger than we can possibly imagine, held together as if by string or magic …"
Flight of Fancy (for alto & tenor sax)
"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This recent arrangement is for 2 saxophones (alto & tenor).
Flight of Fancy (for clarinet & piano)
"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This arrangement is scored for Bb clarinet and piano.
Flight of Fancy (for oboe & piano)
"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This arrangement is scored for oboe & piano.
Flight of Fancy (for flute & piano)
"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This arrangement is scored for flute & piano.
Flight of Fancy (for alto sax & piano)
"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This original arrangement is scored for alto sax & piano.
Master of Music
Commissioned by Canterbury College (Queensland, Australia), this work is a vibrant setting of Henry Van Dyke's poem which, in tribute to the late conductor, Theodore Thomas, celebrates all of the arts.
Calm the waves of this heart
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
Winner of the inaugural Willgoss Choral Composition Prize, "Sonnet to the Comet of 1825" received its world premiere in September 2017, presented by The Burgundian Consort.
Flying Colours (sax & piano)
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.
Whirled Music (for clarinet and 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.
Whirled Music (for bass cl & 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.
Slipstream
Inspired by the world of bicycle racing, "Slipstream" is a colourful, cheeky, virtuosic and jazzy tour de force for 4 saxes + bicycle bell! Premiered in 2016 by Nexas Quartet (Sydney).
Whirled Music (for clarinet and harp)
This arrangement of "Whirled Music" was composed at the invitation of Duo Imaginaire (Germany) for world premiere performance in Monheim, Germany, in 2016.
Christmastide
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
Hurly Burly (for soprano saxophone and piano) was commissioned in 2015 for world premiere performance by Australian saxophonist, Simon Watts.
Lo, there is light! (SSSAA)
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.
Sweet Mercy!
"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.
Lest We Forget
"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.
Gloria alla Serenissima
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.
On Sutherland’s Grave
This multi-faceted score sets Henry Kendall's "Sutherland's Grave", "Journey to Birdsville 1966" from the Log & Field Book of Russell Drysdale, & excerpts from 'Missa pro defunctis'.
Holy Ground Forever, Stranger!
This score received its premiere performance at the Sydney University Orchestral Composers' Workshop, conducted by Antony Walker in July 1992 and recorded by the Australian Film, Television & Radio School.
Sea Spirits
"Sea Sprits" was awarded the 1994 Jean Bogan Memorial Prize for Piano Composition, presented at the Newcastle University Conservatorium of Music Keyboard Festival.
The Monkeys’ Bridge
This winning entry in the 1995 ABC Composer's Competition was recorded by the TSO under Richard Mills and premiered by the SSO under Leif Sundstrup.
Watercolours (for 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.
The Listening Land
"The Listening Land" (for SATB choir) was commissioned by ArtsNOW Australia. The work draws its text from two Australian literary gems published over 100 years apart.
Lo, there is light!
Commissioned by The Harvard University Choir, this SATB setting combines texts of Reginald Heber's "Brightest and best" and Banjo Paterson's "Sunrise on the Coast".
Unity
"Unity", a setting of Kevin Gilbert's poem, was commissioned by the Dept of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit for performance by combined choirs & orchestra.
The Dreaming Land
"The Dreaming Land" was commissioned by the Dept. of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit. It comprises three songs: "Desert Dawn", "Galah Song" and "Aflow".
Voice of the River
Scored for SATB choir, "Voice of the River" combines Victor Carell's poem "Voice of the River" with excerpts of a hymn of circa 1170-1200 entitled "The Dulcis Jesu Memoria".
Tides of Ocean
"Tides of Ocean" (for a cappella choir) was commissioned by The Australian Voices. Since its premiere, it has become popular with many choirs and audiences around the world.
Psalm 23
Scored for SATB choir & organ, "Psalm 23" was commissioned for performance by St Mary's Singers & Newington College Chamber Choir, at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.
Eternity
"Eternity" was commissioned in 2000 for performance by 19 Sydney College choirs with orchestra, at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, conducted by Ben McPherson.
A dream only just begun
Commissioned by Ars Music Australis for the centenary of Australia's Federation, "A dream only just begun" is based on Peter Skrzynecki's poem, "Didgeridoo".
Links
"Links" (for SATB choir) is a setting of John Kinsella's poem in which the world buckles under the sun, birds fly deep into desert and sand becomes an astrolabe to the stars.
Aviation
"Aviation" is a setting of a poem by John Kinsella. Premiered by The Australian Voices, it has recently been performed and broadcast by BBC Singers, London, UK.
Araluen
"Araluen" (for SATB choir) was commissioned by St Peters Chorale (QLD). Roland Robinson's text describes a gold-rush shanty town in southern NSW, Australia.
Fragment of Gratification
A short, Cuban-inspired piece for solo piano, composed especially for an anthology of Australian solo piano works written by 20 contemporary Australian composers.
Lula
"Lula" was composed at the request of Alfred Music Publishers (Aust.) for inclusion in their catalogue of Aussie choral music for schools. The lyrics are very simple: Lu – la!
Deep Sea
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.
Waratah
"Waratah" (for SATB choir, brass and percussion) was commissioned in 2001 by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for premiere performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Child Sightings
This SATB setting of John Kinsella's poem 'Child Sightings' was commissioned in 2002 for performance by The Brisbane Chorale, directed by Christopher Kiver.
Air Traffic Control
"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.