Compositions: Sing from the heart (26)
A Child Like Me
An enriching piece written by Bonnie Nilsson and Paul which will inspire your choir and touch the hearts of the audience. This piece examines what life is like for a child in 21st Century. Well suited to junior choirs...
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.
Coming Home
A journey to the heart of where we belong - home. A moving piece well suited to the XMAS concert finale or special event. Coming Home was commissioned for the finale of the Canberra Carols by Candlelight in 2012 and is available with concert band accompaniment.
Deep Deeper Deep
An sizzling piece of modern gospel music, full of inspiring lyrics, soaring gospel lines and classic jazz/blues grooves. An uplifting piece dedicated to the joy of singing gospel music and how music can soothe the soul...
Dreaming in the Sky
The perfect piece for that 'special moment' in your concert. About the beauty of childhood, global awareness, acceptance of all cultures and most importantly the joy of being in the moment.
Follow My Own Dream
From the Song Cycle 'World of Tomorrow'. A sensitive ballad, composed through the eyes of a young person as they navigate their teen years in today’s rapidly changing world...
Freedom From Fear
A dedication to the Karen people of Burma who have suffered under a brutal 60 year civil war. Teach your audience about the plight of real people living in fear who need our help. Singing pieces for those in need is one way to make a difference to this world...
Illuminations
A stirring piece suited to massed finale. The finale to the Geelong College Sesquicentenary song cycle 'Teller of Stories'. It calls for a deeper understanding and connection to 'country'. Good for community choirs and festivals. Available with strings...
Imaginations
The first piece from the Geelong College Sesquicentenary Song Cycle 'Teller of Stories' is evocative, stirring and beautiful to sing. Featuring natural sound effects from the choir, and optional strings. A great opener to a concert with a positive environmental theme.
Invictus
Paul has finally set his all time favourite poem to music in a rousing setting with optional symphony orchestra. Commissioned by the New England Conservatorium in 2016, it features a reading of the great poem, soaring melodies and harmonies.
Lady of the Sky
A moving tribute to Nancy-Bird Walton who was a pioneering Australian aviatrix and was the founder and patron of the Australian Women Pilots' Association.
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...
Let the Children Sing
Let the Children Sing is an emotional and positive plea for this generation in a digital age. The piece calls for a world where children can just 'be', to run free, to dream, to rise or fall, win or lose and to live this life in freedom. A sense of nostalgia but a clear warning of the dangers of devices and social media.
Listen
Written especially for the 2016 Independant Primary School Heads of Australia Conference, commissioned by PLC Croydon, 'Listen' pays tribute to the wonders of music and music education. "Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Anderson
Living in the Bush
A heart-warming tribute to those who work hard on the land. Suited to all ages but particularly grade 4 - 8, this joyous country tune will appeal to all...
Love For the Turning World
A moving dedication to a young man who set out to change the world. This piece written for the 30th Anniversary of International Grammar Sydney is a positive and heart-warming message well suited to teenage choirs....
Men of Song
A moving anthem, celebrating the feeling of male voice singing. Soaring melodic lines, emotional lyrics and soothing harmonies, this has always been a crowd and choir favourite...
Orange Tree
A heartwarming message for all ages and well suited to primary school. Also available with strings and ensemble...
Percy
A nostalgic tribute to the wayfarers, the wanderers and the troubadours who bring us art without reward. Percy Buttons, whose statue is known to all in Perth died with no one, no home and nothing to call his own...
Sampan
An evocative piece dedicated to the Chinese miners from the Australian Gold Rush in the 1800's. Written in the style of Chinese folk music and featuring heart warming lyrics, this piece is very popular with choirs and a moving experience for audiences...
The Man and the Striped Shark
A delicate setting of a Sydney Indigenous story about a brave hero who rescued children from the attack of a bull shark in one of the northern bays. Heart felt, with rich melody and harmonies, The Man and the Striped Shark is very suited to High School and adult choirs but also suites upper primary.
The Soldier
A moving dedication to the Anzacs, written for the Centenary of the start of the Great War. A timeless anti-war song that tells and ancient story of love and loss. Lyrics based on the poem by Confucius...
The Sound of Our Home
Commissioned especially for the Kodaly Music Educators Institute of Australia for the 2014 National Conference, this piece is a moving and uplifting dedication to music and music making. A great finale piece that will move the audience to tears.
Time Enough to Give
A moving tribute to a young girl with leukaemia, Time Enough to Give is very fitting for graduation ceremonies or that special moment in the program...
Towards Infinity
Towards Infinity is a deeply moving experience for singers and audience. With touching lyrics by Phil Voysey it is a powerful dedication to adventurer Andrew McCauley...
Wildlife Warrior
A dedication to the great Steve Irwin. Written by Andrew DeTeliga, this heart felt piece is suitable for all ages.