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Where Go The Boats |
A graceful setting of the Robert Louis Stevenson poem for young children. (The performance is by the Brisbane Birralee Voices Junior Choir) |
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Island Songs – Morning Tide |
An easy but effective strophic song emphasizing community. “Come my brother, come my friend, wait, wait in the deep”. This piece is available as a part of the Island Songs set (available in SATB and SA voicings). The SATB version is for unaccompanied choir. The treble version has a piano accompaniment. (The musical example is for mixed voices) |
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South Australia |
A robust arrangement which includes two versions of an Australian sea shanty. The composer also sanctions a cappella performances. |
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Waltzing Matilda |
A masterly and unique arrangement of Australia’s favourite song. |
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Bullocky-O |
A rollicking piece for a good high school choir. Bullock teams were an important form of early transport for heavy loads in Australia and each one was driven by a “bullocky” – a pioneer of great character. Requires a skilled pianist. Recording from “Our Time And Place” by St Peter’s Chorale, directed by Graeme Morton, released in 1997. |