|
Orchestral
and Wind Ensemble Music
–
a selection of works currently
available for performance –
|
| Aue! |
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band: 1 Picc. 2 Fl. 2 Ob. 1 Eb Cl. 2 Bb Cl. 1 B.Cl. 2 Alt.Sax. 1 Ten.Sax. 1 Bar.Sax. 2 Bsn. 4 Hn. (F) 3 Tpt. (B flat) 3 Tbn. 1 Euph. 1 Tba. Timp. 3 Perc. |
Warm,
atmospheric and exciting music with a Samoan theme at its heart. Commissioned
by an international consortium of wind ensemble directors through an initiative
of Tim Reynish, President of the WASBE.
Premiere: Chethams Wind Orchestra, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, April 7. "After working on the piece during the two day festival, the students and the audience were very receptive. I appreciate the Ivesian concept of layering ideas and the unpredictability of the sequencing of ideas as well. Textures, especially the more transparent, are welcome. The ending, with the tam-tam note, takes what promises to be a predictable gung-ho, and very conclusive, ending and gives it a marvelous irony (to my ear)." (Prof. Charles Peltz, New England Conservatory, March 3, 2002). Published by Maecenas Music (UK). Duration: ±6.5". |
| Chaconne |
Small Orchestra: 1 Picc. 1 Fl. 1 Ob. 1 C.A. 2 Cl. 2 Bsn. 2 Hn. 2 Tpt. (C) Timp. 2 Perc. 1 Hp. Strings |
Commissioned by the families of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart who disappeared without trace during New Year celebrations on January 1, 1998. Successfully premiered in Wellington on August 23 of that year by members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conductor, Kenneth Young. Subsequent performances by the Christchurch Youth Orchestra under Paul Mayhew and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra of Denver, Colorado, directed by Lawrence Golan. Reflective, full of memorable melody. “...a serene piece of great beauty.” (The Press, 25/5/99) Duration: ±12". |
| Earthsong |
Orchestra & 2 Choirs (SATB&SA): 1 Fl./Picc. 1 Ob./C.A. 1 Cl. (Bb/Bass) 1 Bsn. 1 Hn. 1 Tpt. (C) 1 Tbn. 1 Tba. Timp. 2 Perc. 1 Hp. 1 Pno. Strings (min. 66443) |
Dramatic, joyful music with an ‘environmental’ theme. Commissioned by the Glema Mahr Center of the Arts in Madisonville Kentucky. Duration: ±15". |
| Eastman Overture |
Orchestra: 3 Fl. (#1,3/Picc.) 2 Ob. 1 C.A. 1 Cl. (Eb) 2 Cl. (Bb) 2 Bsn. 1 Cbsn. 4 Hn. 3 Tpt. (C) 3 Tbn. 1 Tba. Timp. 3 Perc. Pno. Strings |
Written in 1997 for the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Eastman School. Contains affectionate echoes of the music of Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms and quotes American melodies of the same era. Successful performance in October 1997 by the Eastman Philharmonia, conductor, David Effron. Extensively revised in 2001. Duration: ±15". |
| Hikurangi Sunrise |
Orchestra: 3 Fl. (#3/Picc.) 2 Ob. 1 C.A. 2 Cl. (A) 1 B.Cl. 2 Bsn. 1 Cbsn. 4 Hn. 3 Tpt. (C) 3 Tbn. 1 Tba. Timp. 3 Perc. Hp. Pno. Strings |
An exhilarating overture. Winner of the ‘Audience Prize’ in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Concert FM Music 2000 competition. Successful performances throughout New Zealand by the NZSO under James Judd. “I think that it is a beautiful piece.... such excellent musical and orchestral technique..... Anyone that loves music will respond to this work.” (Samuel Adler, from a letter June 26, 2000). Duration: ±9". |
| L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble |
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band: 1 Picc. 2 Fl. (#2/Picc.) 2 Ob. 1 C.A. 3 Cl. Bflat (#3/Eb) 1 B.Cl. 2 Alt.Sax. 1 Ten.Sax. 1 Bar.Sax. 2 Bsn. 1 Cbsn. 4 Hn. (F) 3 Tpt. (B flat) 3 Tbn. 1 Euph. 1 Tba. Timp. 3 Perc. |
Vibrant set of variations on a Mediaeval theme, commissioned by Timothy and Hilary Reynish in memory of their son William, Premiered by the Guildhall Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Peter Gane in the 2003 WASBE conference in Jönköping, Sweden. Published by Maecenas Music (UK). Duration: ±17". |
| Okaoka | Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band: 1 Picc. 3 Fl. 1 Ob. 3 Cl. (B flat) 1 Bass Cl. 2 Alt.Sax. 1 Ten.Sax. 1 Bar.Sax. 1 Bsn. 1 D.B. 2 Hn. (F) 3 Tpt. (Bb) 3 Tbn. 1 Euph. 1 Tba. Timp. 4 Perc.
|
Lighthearted exciting music based on a quirky Samoan love song. Commissioned jointy by Jim Cochran, President of Shattinger Music and Cort McClaren, President of C. Alan Publishing. Premiere: reading by Senzoku Gakuen Wind Orchestra, WASBE 12th Conference, Singapore, July 14, 2005. Published by C. Alan (UK). Duration: ±6.5". |
| Resonance | Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band: 1 Picc. 3 Fl. 1 Ob. 1 C.A. 1 Eb Cl. 3 B flat Cl. 1 B.Cl. 2 Alt.Sax. 1 Ten.Sax. 1 Bar.Sax. 2 Bsn. 1 D.B. 4 Hn. (F) 3 Tpt. (1 C, 2 B flat) 3 Tbn. 1 Euph. 1 Tba. Timp. 4 Perc.
|
Reflective, nostalgic music commissioned by Timothy and Hilary Reynish in memory of their son William. Premiered by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble directed by Timothy Reynish on April 27, 2006. Duration: ±11" |
| Te Rerenga | Orchestra: 3 Fl. (#3/Picc.) 2 Ob. 1 C.A. 1 Eb Cl., 2 Bb Cl. 2 Bsn. 1 Cbsn. 4 Hn. 3 Tpt. (C) 3 Tbn. 1 Tba. Timp. 3 Perc. Pno. Strings | Sombre, yet lyrical – music inspired by a reading of Maori poetry. Awaiting a premiere. Duration: ±12". |
| Renascence | ||
| Rondorlando | ||
| The Song of Gaia | Small Orchestra: 1 Fl./Picc. 1 Ob./C.A. 1 Cl. (Bb/Bass) 1 Bsn. 1 Hn. 1 Tpt. (C) 1 Tbn. 1 Tba. Timp. 2 Perc. 1 Hp. 1 Pno. Strings (min. 66443) | Dramatic, intense, exciting music, inspired by an ‘environmental’ theme. Several performances, the first in 1989 by the University of Auckland Chamber Orchestra under Peter Scholes. Substantial revisions in 2003. Duration: ±17". |
| U Trau | 2 Wind Ensembles/Symphonic Bands & Choir (SSAATB). Each band: 1 Picc. 2 Fl.1 Ob. 4 Cl.(Bb) 1 B.Cl. 2 Alt.Sax. 1 Ten.Sax. 1 Bar.Sax. 1 Bsn. 1 D.B. 2 Hn (F) 3 Tpt.(1 C, 2 Bb) 3Tbn. 1 Euph. 1 Tba. Timp. 2 Perc.
|
A Romantic setting of a simple text contemplating an ideal future world. Spatial separation of bands desirable but not essential. Only moderate difficulty for all concerned. Duration: ±10". |
| You'll Never Walk Alone |
|