Songs, Song-cycles and Choral Music

Includes songs, song cycles, a cappella music and large choral works.

1987 - The Lot of Man - Cantata, commissioned by the Gosford City Philharmonia. Level - good community group. 25 mins

1988 - Two Haiku (on Australian themes) - for mezzo-soprano and flute. Level - university student. 3 mins

1988 - Voyage of the Endeavour - a Cantata for voices, flute and piano (or harp), commissioned by the Nouveaux Singers for World Expo in Brisbane 1988. Essentially a mix of Aboriginal and European expressions about the arrival of the Endeavour on Australian shores. Level - good community group or University students. 30 mins.

1989 - Three Haiku (on Australian themes) - for mezzo-soprano and violin. Level - university student. 6 mins

1990 - The Mayfly (a song-cycle) - A setting of a lecture by Dr David Suzuki,for an 'El Cimarron' type of quartet of mezzo-soprano, flute, guitar and percussion (including marimba and/or vibes). Music with lasting relevance due to environmental theme. Level - professional 'new music' ensembles or good university groups. 27 mins

1992 - Three Kings - for choir with accompaniment. A Christmas carol. Level - community choir. 4 mins

1992 - Sleep My Dears - for choir with accompaniment. A menacing lullaby, not to be sung to your children! Level - community choir. 3 mins

1994 - Song of Union - for voice and mixed ensemble. Level - professional or good student ensemble. 4 mins

1994 -  Unleafed Observers - for a cappella choir. Level - good community choir. 2 mins

1994 - Two Stories from Groote Eylandt - for Mezzo-soprano and small ensemble. Level - undergraduate students. 7 mins

1994 - Fire Engine - A song cycle for mezzo-soprano, guitar and percussion. Good piece for mum and dad performers! Level - professional or good university students. 16 mins

1995 - Abwoon Dwbashmaya - for voice and mixed ensemble. A setting of The Lord's Prayer. Level - good student.ensemble. 6 mins

2002 - Shule Aroon - for choir. A traditional Irish tune. Level - community choir. 5 mins

2003 - Un Die Musik - for a cappella choir. An arrangement of the Schubert song. Level - community choir. 4 mins

2003 - Down in the River - for choir. An Arrangement of an American trad song about Baptism. Level - community choir. 4 mins

2006 - Girar (Wind) - for choir. An Aboriginal song along mystic themes. Level - community choir. 4 mins

2006 - Quality Time - for a cappella choir. Level - community choir or university choir. 4 mins

2006 - The Internet Round - for a cappella choir. Level - community choir or university choir. 4 mins

2007 - Reggae Love - for a cappella choir. Level - community choir or university choir. 4 mins

There is also a substantial jazz and world music catalogue of songs stemming from the early 1980's until the present.

Also view the Orchestral and Chamber, and Solo Instrumental and Favourites under List of Works.