Compositions: Sing the adventure (34)
A Little Bit Mongolian
A lively piece inspired by the remarkable story of a young Australian boy from Scone who became the first non-Mongolian to race in the Naadam Horse Festival. Angus Paradice's story became the subject of an internationally awarded adventure film, and earned him Young Australian Adventurer of the Year...
Always Hope
Part one from the Song Cycle 'Island Heroes.' Dedicated to the Nona children of Badu Island, who in 2004 survived for one week in the ocean after their boat capsized. One of the great survival stories of modern times and a fascinating true story for singers and audiences to learn.
Ancient City
Ancient City is one of Paul's most well known pieces. Co-written with Andrew DeTeliga, the perfect piece for your finale. Ancient City is stirring, powerful and evocative.
Anything I Dream
Anything I Dream is a lively, powerful, yet heart-warming piece about what we can all dream and achieve. Very well suited to graduation events and finale concerts this piece will inspire your singers and audience...
Better World
A message of hope and inspiration dedicated to Hugh Evans, founder of the Oaktree Foundation, Global Poverty Project, and an ambassador for foriegn aid. This uplifting piece is also a celebration of youth and positive change. Also available with orchestra...
Catalpa
One of the most daring escapes in history, the Catalpa rescue has been immortalised in song, poetry, books and film. Paul and Bonnie have collaborated for a new look at the incredible story of an international event during the early years of Australian settlement. Catalpa is a rousing and challenging piece for treble choirs....
Child of the Goldfield
A rollicking ride through the goldfields of Victoria in the lead up to the Eureka Stockade. A lively piece for upper primary in the style of a celtic hornpipe. Part of the song cycle trilogy 'Eureka'.
Devil Run Wild
Come on a wild ride in honour of the largest marsupial carnivore in the world - The iconic Tasmanian Devil. Paul worked with scientists and conservationists to inspire this unique piece for the 2006 at Hobart Choral Fest..
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle from the song cycle 'Beyond the White Sails', loved by singers and audiences alike. A rollicking sea shanty; a joyful and powerful sing, and an engaging piece about the shipwreck coast of Victoria. Great for all ages.
Far Away Our Home
A lively jig in the style of celtic music, well suited to upper primary choir looking for a fun challenge. One of five songs from the song cycle 'Beyond the White Sails'. Tells the story of adventure, the thrill and risk associated with migrating to another land on the far side of the word in the 1800's.
Find the Way Home
Part two from the Song Cycle 'Island Heroes.' Dedicated to the Nona children of Badu Island, who in 2004 survived for one week in the ocean after their boat capsized. One of the great survival stories of modern times and a fascinating true story for singers and audiences to learn.
Follow Your Dreams
A thrilling journey around the world with solo sailor Jesse Martin. In 1999, Jesse became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Gravitational Waves
A bold and exotic ride through space and time in search of the ends of the the universe and for the meaning of life itself. Soaring melodies, cinematic, romantic harmonies paying homage to the great sci-fi film scores. Chromaticism, whole tone scale, augmented chords and more...
Hati Marege
An engaging piece featuring Didgeridoo, percussion & optional angklung, tells of a fascinating and often untold Australian history, the ancient trade link between the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land, Macassan sea-traders and China. A great way to teach singers and audience about this history that shaped Australia. Available with strings.
I Can Dream Anything
A magical celebration of the history of cinema and the soundtracks that have provided a document to our stories. This piece is a wild ride through the music we have loved for a century and will charm and entertain all ages...
Icarus
Icarus is an exciting piece with a powerful message for upper primary and teenage choirs. Uplifting melodies and contemporary harmonies in the style of romantic music inspire an evocative piece which appeals to all...
Jetman
Jetman is a thundering choral work dedicated to the worlds first real Jetman, Yves Rossy. Lively, and spirited, this piece is a hit with all children and features soaring melodies, body percussion, chanting and more...
Lead Us All
Lead Us All, inspired by a residence at the King's School involving all of year six as they transition to high school. A wonderful piece for any end of year event, speech day etc, and well suited to your finale item.
Let Go of My Hand
An exciting piece for male voices, particularly suited to teenage boys, as this piece is about coming of age, the adventure of life and making the leap into the awaiting journey.
Let Go the Long White Sails
Let go the Long White Sails tells the well-known story of coming of age, setting sail into a wide open sea and taking a risk to step into the unknown. Perfect for the big finale. Also features symphony orchestra and bagpipes if desired...
Moko
A thrilling and evocative journey with Moko the bottle-nose dolphin who became an international name when he rescued two pygmy sperm whales in the North Island of New Zealand. This lively piece is perfect for upper primary and is a recent favourite with choirs.
Parkour
A funky, upbeat, hip-hop/arabic choral work. Parkour is definitely different. A very exciting and challenging piece for upper primary or high school. A tribute to the global art of displacement. Also available with strings or orchestra...
Sailing Home
Jessica Watson's solo voyage around the world in 2009 at the age of 16 inspired this exciting piece, full of rousing melodies and uplifting lyrics. Particularly suited to teenage girls. Well suited to the finale of your concert. Also available with concert band or orchestra...
Set Me Free
Set Me Free is dedicated to a young Afghan refugee, Salima Haidary, born in Ghazni near Kabul, Afghanistan. This powerful work is inspired by her remarkable story, winner of the National Literary Award 2003. A must have for teenage choirs who want to sing about the events shaping our world today...
Soloing Free
Soloing Free is inspired by Alex Honnold, the world’s greatest rock climber, who in June 2017, free solo, climbed the granite wall 3300 ft El Capitan without any climbing aids or rope. A challenging and engaging piece, suited to more experienced treble singers, featuring soaring melodies, 'romanticism' and 'modernism', interesting rhythms and contemporary harmonies.
Step Into the Unknown
A rollicking ride with key changes, movement, enthusiastic spoken word, sound effects and body percussion. A great opener or finale to a concert.
Take to the Sky
Take to the Sky is a fun filled, uplifting anthem dedicated to the history and romance of flight. With a catchy melody and soaring harmony sections, this piece is a terrifc finale to a concert. Also and educational experience as there is a section that details the history of flight from Icarus to the space race...
Terra Nova
The opening piece to Paul's 'Outback Suite' - A powerful and haunting journey across the Australian wilderness.
The Captain's Tale
Soaked in larrikin-ism and cheeky humour, the Captain's Tale is a rollicking ride for all ages. Written in the style of a Celtic Hornpipe the piece is very popular with primary school, particularly good for boys to sing.
The Hero's Journey
Inspired by Australian adventurer and photographer Frank Hurley, the hand behind the infamous photographs of Shackleton's Endurance and the iconic images of the Somme and Flanders during the Great War. This engaging piece is soaked in the romantisicm of the time, featuring lavish harmonies, canon, rich textures and lyrics based on the mono myth. Well suited to late primary, teenage or adult choirs.
The Stars of Eureka
The finale of the song cycle 'Eureka' is a powerful work that will challenge the singers and audience. With a strong message of liberty, this piece is both entertaining and educational for your singers...
The Will to Climb
The Will to Climb was the finale piece to the 2003 Rugby World Cup. An uplifting anthem, well suited to massed choir and the finale, big events and festivals. Also available with symphony orchestra...
This Golden Land
A high energy, fun crowd pleasure written with Harley Mead for the 150th Anniversary of Queensland. Suited to all ages...
Volta do mar Largo
Written in the style of Arabic, Spanish, North Africa and Eastern European music, the piece is wild ride on a Portuguese caravel in the 1400,'s leading up to the voyage of Vasco da Gama. A popular work for two decades..