Compositions: Sing the latest Releases (16)
Catalpa
One of the most daring escapes in history, the Catalpa rescue has been immortalised in song, poetry, books and film. Paul and Bonnie have collaborated for a new look at the incredible story of an international event during the early years of Australian settlement. Catalpa is a rousing and challenging piece for treble choirs....
Deep Deeper Deep
An sizzling piece of modern gospel music, full of inspiring lyrics, soaring gospel lines and classic jazz/blues grooves. An uplifting piece dedicated to the joy of singing gospel music and how music can soothe the soul...
Fromelles
Dedicated to the Australian soldiers of Fromelles who lost their lives in Australia’s ‘worst-ever’ military disaster, July 19th and 20th, 1916, this powerful work is the result of years of study and personal experience in the battlefields of France. Like many of Paul's pieces about the Great War, Fromelles is meticulously researched and respectful to the 'diggers' and is very suited to the Anzac Day ceremony...
Gravitational Waves
A bold and exotic ride through space and time in search of the ends of the the universe and for the meaning of life itself. Soaring melodies, cinematic, romantic harmonies paying homage to the great sci-fi film scores. Chromaticism, whole tone scale, augmented chords and more...
I Can Dream Anything
A magical celebration of the history of cinema and the soundtracks that have provided a document to our stories. This piece is a wild ride through the music we have loved for a century and will charm and entertain all ages...
Invictus
Paul has finally set his all time favourite poem to music in a rousing setting with optional symphony orchestra. Commissioned by the New England Conservatorium in 2016, it features a reading of the great poem, soaring melodies and harmonies.
Lead Us All
Lead Us All, inspired by a residence at the King's School involving all of year six as they transition to high school. A wonderful piece for any end of year event, speech day etc, and well suited to your finale item.
Let the Children Sing
Let the Children Sing is an emotional and positive plea for this generation in a digital age. The piece calls for a world where children can just 'be', to run free, to dream, to rise or fall, win or lose and to live this life in freedom. A sense of nostalgia but a clear warning of the dangers of devices and social media.
Listen
Written especially for the 2016 Independant Primary School Heads of Australia Conference, commissioned by PLC Croydon, 'Listen' pays tribute to the wonders of music and music education. "Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Anderson
Living in the Bush
A heart-warming tribute to those who work hard on the land. Suited to all ages but particularly grade 4 - 8, this joyous country tune will appeal to all...
Men of Song
A moving anthem, celebrating the feeling of male voice singing. Soaring melodic lines, emotional lyrics and soothing harmonies, this has always been a crowd and choir favourite...
Mother Earth
Mother Earth is a heartfelt and engaging plea from the voices of our children to clean up our world. Suited to Upper Primary and Middle School treble choir, this piece has a global appeal...
One Pure Voice
A huge, rousing finale and tribute to the greatest sound in the world - a choir! Thoroughly recommended for large festivals ad events, One Pure Voice is Paul's thank you letter to Choirs....
Percy
A nostalgic tribute to the wayfarers, the wanderers and the troubadours who bring us art without reward. Percy Buttons, whose statue is known to all in Perth died with no one, no home and nothing to call his own...
Sapere Aude
A rousing anthem very suited to graduation ceremonies or for the spectacular closer to your concert. With lively, motivational verses and a huge chorus sung in Latin, this piece will inspire your choir and audience...
Soloing Free
Soloing Free is inspired by Alex Honnold, the world’s greatest rock climber, who in June 2017, free solo, climbed the granite wall 3300 ft El Capitan without any climbing aids or rope. A challenging and engaging piece, suited to more experienced treble singers, featuring soaring melodies, 'romanticism' and 'modernism', interesting rhythms and contemporary harmonies.