Dedicated to the memory of Iskra Skoklevska (1984-2009)

Performed by Patrick Brearley (viola) and Sophie Spargo (piano) @ 2009 UTAS Composers' Showcase Concert (Semester 2).

Little Sparks

The introduction from "The Cheshire Cat" for solo unaccompanied clarinet. Recording by jarasaxclar (via fiverr.com).

Image by John Tennel, from the 1865 publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".

The Cheshire Cat - Introduction

This is the third movement of my first symphony. "Memoriam" was written in September 2001, as a direct response to the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.

This was recorded live in concert at the Palais Theatre (Franklin) in 2003 and performed by the Hobart City Concert Band.

Live at the Palais Theatre

Memoriam (from Symphony No. 1)

Noot Noot - Premiered by the Grainger Wind Symphony on June 1, 2024.

For those who are not familiar with the phrase “Noot Noot”, it is the catchphrase of a Claymation penguin called Pingu. It has since gone on to become a viral meme. The penguin language of Pingu mainly consists of babbling and muttering, along with this honking “Noot Noot” sound, where Pingu’s beak would transform into megaphone/trumpet like shape. 

This composition is intended to be a homage to the character of Pingu, who is often described as a typically playful and curious, yet also a little bit mischievous and prone to throwing the occasional tantrum – especially when overwhelmed by the situations at hand. The opening and closing “A” sections of the composition are playful, light and bouncy, while being contrasted by a more mysterious and curious in the “B” sections. At the centre of the composition, is a very funky and mischievous “C” section. As for the occasional tantrum, I’m pretty sure that will be in the form of conductor and player alike while trying to comprehend the 7/8 patterns . . .

Noot Noot Compilation (YouTube) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4VvRWTD3Ok

Noot Noot

Performed by Grainger Wind Symphony in 2023, as part of their annual Made in Australia Concert.

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The Starry Night (Made in Australia 2023)

Recording of Hobart Wind Symphony performing "The Phoenix" at UTAS Conservatorium on December 22nd, 2016.

Michael Young's Album

The Phoenix

Live performance from Tasmanian Bands League Open Woodwind Champion of Champions event - Latrobe Memorial Hall (9/9/2017)

Tenor Sax: Michael Young
Piano: Petrina Jahnz

Boat Symphony - Maiden Voyage & Final Voyage

Philosophy of Time Travel: 1. The Raging Storm

Philosophy of Time Travel: 2. The Tangent Universe

Philosophy of Time Travel: 5. The Ensurance Trap

Philosophy of Time Travel: 4. The Living Receiver

Philosophy of Time Travel: 3. Water and Metal

The concert band arrangement of "The Starry Night", which was originally written for brass band and premiered by South Brisbane Federal Band in 2015.

Performed by Hobart Wind Symphony.

2015 HWS Composers Workshop

The Starry Night (Concert Band)

Performed by South Brisbane Federal Band (2019 Composition Competition Gala Concert, People's Choice Award).

Valhalla

Michael Young is a Hobart-based composer, conductor, and musician. Michael is actively involved in Tasmanian community banding, and is currently Musical Director of Clarence City Band. He also serves as the Chair of the Tasmanian Bands League’s Music Advisory Board. He is also a free-lance brass and woodwind instrumental tutor.

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