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School Works

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The Christmas Truce of 1914 new work 2025
for full orchestra duration 6:00

​suitable for Schools students age 11+
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scored for: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl in Bb, 2 bsns, c.bsn, 4 hns, 2 tpts in C, 2 ten trbs, bass trb, tba, harp, 2 percussion: (BD, tam, tamb, clsh cym, tgl), violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass

It was late on Christmas Eve 1914, when men of the British Expeditionary Force heard German troops in the trenches opposite them singing carols. The following day, British and German soldiers met in no man's land and exchanged gifts, took photographs and some played impromptu games of football.  
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Space Ride through an Abundance of Splendours 
- duration 10:00

​suitable for Schools students age 11+
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A musical journey through the depths of space. 
This work was commissioned by Chosen Hill Secondary School, Gloucester, UK and was premiered in the Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham on 30th April, 2009

Scored for: flute choir of 15 or more players (Grades 1 to 7), electric guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, piano duet (four hands one piano), drum kit, percussion (6 players):  sus cym, tamb, temple blocks, flexatone, wood block, cabasa, tam-tam, small gong, crotales 1 and 2, 2 glock, tub bells
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Piano Concertino
full orchestra
in one movement
Scored for: - 2fl, 2ob, 2cl in Bb, 2 bsns, 4hns, timps, strings & piano solo
Duration 11:00
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​"A serious, big-sounding work suitable for younger performers"
(orchestral parts are not too difficult)
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Piano Trio No.4 - for violin, cello & piano
- duration 11:30
'Quis custodiet ipsos custodes'
I - A leisurely stroll through parliament grounds
II - Sleeping with the enemy
III - Dancing with the devils

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​"This three movement work would suit a student piano trio"

The Witches Spell - text by C. Decio
for Primary School Choir and piano

A fun song written for Halloween telling the story of a hideous goblin conjured from the pot by three witches.
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​Duration 4 minutes.
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Could it be True? - for junior choir and piano
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A short affirmative song (with actions) celebrating the miracle of Jesus' incarnation
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Dedicated to Young Angel Voices, Wellington
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