WORKS COMMISSIONED BY THE
AUSTRALIAN MANDOLIN MUSIC ASSOCIATION INC.
Please note: The rights to music commissioned by AMMA remains with the composer. AMMA will have the right to distribute a limited number of copies of the music it commissions (generally about 10-15 copies). Once these have been distributed the music must be purchased directly from the composer or their publisher. AMMA does not sell any music.
2008 Commissions
1. Robert Schulz - Due for completion in 2009 This commission will be distributed to the following orchestras for performance: After the initial distribution, the music will be available from www.robertschulz.net.
This will be a work for mandolin orchestra.
1. West Australian Mandolin Orchestra (Australia)
2. Sydney Mandolin Orchestra (Australia)
3. Providence Mandolin Orchestra (Rhode Is. USA)
4. Hessisches Zupforchester (Germany)
5. Het Consort (Holland)
6. Dudenhofen Zupforchester (Germany)
7. Takarazuka Mandolin Guitar Orchestra (Japan)
8. Estrellita Mandolin Orchestra (The Netherlands)
9. ONI Mandolin Orchestra (The Netherlands)
10. Mandolins In Brisbane (Australia)
11. Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra (Australia)
12. Concordia Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble (Australia)
13. The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra (Brighton, England)
14. Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra (New Zealand)
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Robert has composed many works for mandolin orchestra, most of which have been performed internationally. He has been asked to write a significant new work that can be performed widely by mandolin orchestras (ie without the need for soloists or specialist instruments).
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2. John Peterson - Due for completion February 2009 This commission will be distributed to the following orchestras for performance: John's mandolin music is available from Wirripang Music at www.australiancomposers.com.au |
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2007 Commissions
1. Ann Carr-Boyd- "Suite for Solo Mandolin" completed in January 2008. This commission has been distributed to the following performers/teachers: The music is now available from Wirripang Music at www.australiancomposers.com.au
This is a work for solo mandolin at a grade 6/7 level. Each of the six movements has been inspired by different cats that Ann has known. Click here for detailed programme notes. The work was premiered in the town of Muecke, Germany on 25th March 2008 by Stephanie Rauch.
1. Robert Schulz (Western Australia)
2. Adrian Hooper (NSW)
3. Marissa Carroll (Queensland)
4. Alison Stephens (UK)
5. Ian Harris (UK)
6. Mark Davis (Rhode Island, USA)
7. Fiona Ziegler (NSW)
8. Sanae Onji (Japan)
9. Stephanie Rauch (Germany)
Premiere Performance 25 March 2008
10. Barbara Pommerenke-Steel (Scotland)
Ann has written for mandolin and mandolin orchestra over many years and has a well deserved reputation as a leading and innovative Australian composer in this field. Previous works include "Fandango (1982)" which has been played extensively by orchestras in Australia, and "Music for an Imaginery Italian Film (1986)" which was recently performed by the Australian Mandolin Orchestra on it's tour of Germany and Holland in 2006. Both works have also been performed by mandolin orchestras in the USA.
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2. Betty Beath - "Though I travel far ... I do not forget" was completed March 2008. This commission will be distributed to the following orchestras for performance: The music is now available from Wirripang Music at www.australiancomposers.com.au |
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2006 Commissions
1. Richard Charlton - "The Adventures of the Duyfken" was completed in June 2007. This commission has been distributed to the following orchestras for performance: Richard is a renowned performer and composer for classical guitar and his first work for mandolin orchestra, "Dances for the Mandolin and the Moon", was completed in 2005 and first performed at the Federation of Australasian Mandolin Ensembles (FAME) concert in Canberra in January 2006. It was also performed during the Australasian Mandolin Orchestra tour of Germany and Holland in May 2006. This commission is his second work for mandolin orchestra. Copies of the score and parts are now available from www.richardcharlton.com.au
This is a work in four movements for mandolin orchestra and percussion. Richard was inspired after seeing the replica of the Duyfken in Sydney Harbour. This will be suitable for most mandolin orchestras and has a fascinating story to go with it. Click here for detailed programme notes. The work was premiered in Holland by the ONI Mandolin Orchestra on 3rd November 2007. It was premiered in the UK by the Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra in Brighton, UK on 13th May 2008. The Sydney Mandolin Orchestra held the Australian premiere on 22nd June 2008 with Richard Charlton in the audience. Other orchestras have also included it on their programme for 2008.
1. West Australian Mandolin Orchestra - performed 13 July 2008
2. Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra
3. Mandolins In Brisbane - to be performed July 2009
4. Sydney Mandolin Orchestra - performed 22 June 2008.
5. Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra (New Zealand)
6. The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra (Brighton, England)
- performed 13 May 2008.
7. Estrellita Mandolin Orchestra (The Netherlands)
8. ONI Mandolin Orchestra (The Netherlands)
Premiere Perfomance: 2 November 2007
9. Dudenhofen Zupforchester (Germany)
10. Takarazuka Mandolin Guitar Orchestra (Japan) - performed 26 June 2008.
The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra, Brighton, UK
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2. Robert Schulz - "A Symphony of Seasons" for Mandolin Orchestra, Oboe, Timpani and Percussion was completed January 2007. This commission has been distributed to the following orchestras for performance:
Copies of the score and parts are now available from www.robertschulz.net |
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