This is a piece I composed, and had the honour of conducting, for the Queensland Conservatorium Wind Band, usually conducted by Dr. Peter Morris. In terms of what the piece is about, I thought of the lighter aspects of life, and figured that a bouquet would represent nicely. It is beautiful, simple, yet also quite profound.

Bouquet

This is quite the interesting and cathartic piece: a close family member of mine was going through cancer quite recently (they are quite well as of now, thankfully), and the situation was extremely stressful. This music is my attempt at coping with the situation.

Performed by the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra at the Conservatorium Theatre on 29th October 2018, mixed by Brayden Clark.

Composers Workshop - CSO

In Passing

This piece was originally performed at the Tilde New Music Academy (hosted by Monash University)in Melbourne by percussionist Joyce To; this performance occurred on the 16th of May 2019 performed again by Joyce, this time at Queensland Conservatorium of Music within the Ian Hanger Recital Hall. Water on the Lilypad is a recent foray into using purely non-pitched based textures to create an intrinsic soundscape. Variety percussion including pots, bowls and pans, is used to create a very unique texture. The image that I had thus for the work was that closely aligned to a Buddhist temple, koi fish swimming in a pond, as well as the hearing of nearby rambunctious activity nearby.

Water On The Lilypad

This is an older recording; this was premiered by the Large Brass Ensemble at Queensland Conservatorium in late 2018. Rite of the Clergymen combines some traditional Russian-stylings alongside some the abstract and chaotic sounds reminiscent of Ligeti. The image that I had in composing the piece was that of a singular, lone candle in a Russian Orthodox cathedral, adorned with the traditional givings, its candle burning bright amidst the darkened and meditative space.

Rite Of The Clergymen

This track, Just a Little Bit More, was performed at the Brisbane Jazz Club on the 27th of October 2019 by the Queensland Conservatorium Con Artists, directed and conducted by Dr. Steve Newcombe. This was a joy to compose!!

Just A Little Bit More

i. ashen remains (a damned fool remains...)
ii. tired, yet determined
performed by Phoebe Bognár (alto flute and spoken voice) and Ellie Harrison (viola and spoken word).

This collection of pieces, under the banner of Reflections, are a contemplation on the climate crises currently occurring in Australia within this year of 2019. The first piece is a scathing criticism of certain leaders who sit on their oaken laurels and do nothing in people's time of need. The second is an ode to the people currently fighting the battles; the civilian, the firemen, the volunteers.

Produced by Sam Hogg, performed at Woolloongabba Substation at Phoebe Bognár's concert Mirrors on the 3rd of December 2019. Many thanks to Phoebe, Ellie, Sam, those people who support me, as well as to the volunteer firefighters helping combat our bushfires.

This was performed on Jagera-Turrbal land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Reflections: II. Tired, Yet Determined

Reflections: I. Burnt Nation (a Damned Fool Stands...)

Originally performed on the 18th of August 2019 at Metro Arts Theatre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 
Performed by CONCEPT Ensemble: Jack Lundie-Jenkins (clarinets), Crystal Smith (Piano), Eugenie Purskaz-Thomas (cello), Joyce To (vibraphone and bongos), Matthew Teakle (electric guitar), Elias Kokkoris (double-bass)

This was originally composed in response to CONCEPT Ensemble's call for scores in early 2019, and I was fortunate enough that they chose me for their first collaboration concert Migration on the 18th of August. The music is heavily Reich and Latin music inspired; I hope you enjoy.

Motion To Ocean

piano improvisation. burnout is real. mental health is important.

piano improvisation 12/5

A rearrangement of reflections (part II) for violin and viola. Performed 25/7/2020 at Queensland Youth Orchestra (QYO) Chamber Ensembles concert. Recorded by QYO + Graham Badcock. Many thanks to all who were involved. :)

Performed by Fiona Qiu (violin), Harry Swainston (viola) and Dakotah Love (recited poetry). Poetry written by myself

QYO Chamber Ensembles 25/7/2020

Reflections part II (rearranged)

Brisbane-based composer/conductor/vocalist. Australia.

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