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Work


Tu Rangatira ai

for SSA choir, flute and piano

Year:  2016   ·  Duration:  3m 45s

Year:  2016
Duration:  3m 45s

David Hamilton
Composer

Composer:   David Hamilton

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Sample Score

Sample: Page 1-3

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About

The request for this piece came with some specific requirements - a Māori text, a possible instrumental part, certain types of textures and an overall mood to match other pieces of mine. The short text was provided by Faith Tautuhi from the school (Waikato Diocesan School for Girls) and speaks of simple core values of truth, loyalty, openness and honesty. The translation of the text included reference to the Latin words that underpin the school’s special character: Veritate, Simplicitate, Fidelitate (by truthfulness, by straightforwardness, by loyalty). I incorporated those three Latin words into the work as an interesting linguistic counterpoint to the Māori text. The work begins with the injunction 'Whakarongo mai' - hear or listen.


Commissioned note

Commissioned by Waikato Diocesan School for Girls


Difficulty note

Suitable for school and community choirs


Text note

Text by Faith Tautuhi