1990

for choir, orchestra, jazz orchestra, rock group Maori ensemble and audience

By:

• Philip Norman

Duration:

18' 00"

Instrumentation:

SATB choir, Jazz Orchestra: 221;44;drms, guit, bs gtr, keys; Rock Group: lead gtr, rhyth gtr, drms, keys, bs gtr; Orchestra: (1)33(1)3(1)3(1);4431; timp, 2perc, hp, cel, strs.; Pipe Band: pipes, sd,td,bd; Concert Band: (1)22(1)2; saxs221; 4331+ euph; 5perc; bass; Brass Band inc. 2 perc; Maori Ensemble, Audience

Availability

• This work has a recording and a resource

Programme Note

“It was the natural culmination of all the resonances – historical, cultural and national – that Norman has created with outstanding flair and skill. The Ballad of Settler McGee richly deserves a permanent place in our musical heritage.’’ Music in New Zealand Summer 1990/91. Originally scored for choir, jazz orchestra, rock group Maori ensemble, audience, concert band and orchestra, the composer has since arranged it as a suite for concert band. It was first performed at the 1990 World Youth Festival.

Text Note:

Text: Philip Norman

Commissioned:

Commissioned by Radio New Zealand Concert Programme for performance at World Youth Festival in Christchurch in September 1990

Difficulty:

Advanced

Influences:

• History - NZ
• Big band
• Migration

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The Ballad of Settler McGee

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