Black & Gold was commissioned by Sydney Grammar Preparatory School in 2012 for the end of year 6 graduation ceremony. The school and Paul worked together to organise a poetry competition for all year 6 students and one piece would be chosen as the lyrics for the new work. Oscar Hablmeyer wrote a very insightful yet quirky poem and Paul thoroughly enjoyed setting this interesting text. The result is a piece that resonates with children in upper primary school, particularly those who live in the city. And it challenges adult audiences with it’s interesting perception on the modern life of a child growing up in the 21st Century.
Black & Gold performed by Gondwana Voices in 2013 conducted by the wonderful Jenny Moon.