Some musical vignettes, thoughts and profiles. "This collection of poems is typical of Patrick’s personality, professionalism, depth of feeling, and his dry sense of humour which really can tickle" ... "some quirky insights into the ‘magic of music". Gerard Willems. ISBN 978 1 876829 15 5
The biography of Horace Keats 1895 - 1945 and the connection with some of his associate artists, such as, Peter Dawson, Barbara Russell and the poets, Kenneth Mackenzie, Hugh McCrae, Christopher Brennan and many others. ISBN 1 875581 86 3
Comprehensive guide to the cor anglais and oboe and and extensive repertoire list and valuable program notes. Includes a CD of cor anglais works performed by Rachel Tolmie - "Simply, Cor Anglais ISBN1876829 12 5
A book designed specifically to introduce the notes of the clarion register in a way which makes them easy to assimilate. Each note is dealt with easily and thoroughly, with tuneful studies, before moving on to the next note. Also included are exercises for the student to practise reading in the upper register, and some simple, familiar tunes. This book is intended as a supplement to any of the available tutor books, many of which deal with the clarion register notes rather too abruptly, and with insufficient time for the development of familiarity. ISMN 9790720101477
This is the story of a brother, Russell, who rests in HMAS Canberra in the deep quite waters of Iron Bottom Sound. Russell, a flautist and the son of the composer Horace Keats did not live to see his 21st birthday. The book is an account from aboard Canberra, as well as three USS cruisers and their men during the war in the Pacific. It includes a CD of works by Horace Keats, poignant songs of the time sung by Harold Williams and Peter Dawson (baratones) with Horace Keats (piano), Wendy Dixon (soprano), Emma Knott (flute), with David Miller (piano). ISBM 9781876829162
Songs from Australia has been written as a resource for performers, teachers and students to assist in the development of individual interpretation and performance skills. Pedagogical, musical and performance ideas are discussed for 27 Australian songs. Includes an accompaniment MIDI CDISMN M720041988 and ISBN 1876829095See Vocal Albums and Collections for list of songsAlso an accompanying vocal and piano CD performed by soprano Wendy Dixon and pianist David Miller, titled "Songs from Australia" available online
Details »
Patrick Thomas' latest collection of poetry, "SYMPHONY OF LIMERICKS", contains 80 sets of verse. In the main, these sketch some of the many fine musicians who influenced him during his career. Also there are verses that dare to comment on some of Music's less serious aspects, as foreshadowed by the clever cover drawing of Sydney artist, Bunty Morrison. Symphony of Limericks is the tribute, that one hopes will spark people's recollections of some outstanding performers and contributors from earlier years. ISBN 978 1 876829 17 9
The publication of this diary introduces a new perspective on several aspects of musical and social history. We learn through the eyes and ears of a budding young colonial composer about musical life in Leipzig in a Golden Age of musical history when the city was host to a steady stream of names who are now enshrined as the greatest of the greats from the Romantic era. We are treated to first-hand accounts of Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Bruch, Reinecke, Sarasate, Joachim, Strauss and Sitt, to mention but a few. ISBN 978 876829 14 8
A Conductor's Life. An autobiography A story about a career in music from flautist in the ABC's Queensland Symphony Orchestra to a world of Australian and International orchestral conducting. ISBN: 978 1 87682920 9 (pbk)
High to Medium and Medium to Low voice and piano Songs by 12 composers. Demonstrates the unique relationship between poet, composer, singer and pianist in the genre of art song. For more details and sample pages of songs and sound tracks go to "Teaching Resources" on the home page ISMN720063736 ISBN 9781876829117
