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Stairway to the Moon - harpsichord/fortepiano
By Ann Carr-boyd
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Harpsichord and fortepiano, c.5'00. Advanced grade
As the Full Moon rises over Roebuck Bay in Broome at certain times the exposed tidal flats are transformed into a staircase of light rising slowly to meet the orb hanging huge and shimmering gold. This phenomenon is a rare spectacle that brings many tourists to various vantage points including Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel to wait for the Moon to rise. As the excitement and anticipation mounts spectators at the Hotel are entertained by a honky tonk piano belting out a jazz theme which contains an undercurrent of bass repetitive notes. However this percussive refrain also evokes the didgeridoo and the clap stick- a homage to the those who first witnessed this strange and captivating event in the Dreamtime. The old meets the new. This is a special and ancient place on the west Pilbara and Kimberley coast of Western Australia. The mangroves and mudflats of Roebuck is in Yawuru country. The Staircase forms part of the Lurujarri Trail.
As the Moon rises and exposes the stairs the piano chords become silvery and step up in rises with tonalities we have grown to look forward to from this composer. The Moon interlude then becomes a captivating mixture of the modern spectators excitement and wonder as the staircase builds and of the old Moon man of the Dreamtime as danced by the Bardi people who understand the strong tides and their precious saltwater environment.
Composed 2018
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Stairway to the Moon - piano duet
By Ann Carr-boyd
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Piano duet, c.4'00.
As the Full Moon rises over Roebuck Bay in Broome at certain times the exposed tidal flats are transformed into a staircase of light rising slowly to meet the orb hanging huge and shimmering gold. This phenomenon is a rare spectacle that brings many tourists to various vantage points including Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel to wait for the Moon to rise. As the excitement and anticipation mounts spectators at the Hotel are entertained by a honky tonk piano belting out a jazz theme which contains an undercurrent of bass repetitive notes. However this percussive refrain also evokes the didgeridoo and the clap stick- a homage to the those who first witnessed this strange and captivating event in the Dreamtime. The old meets the new. This is a special and ancient place on the west Pilbara and Kimberley coast of Western Australia. The mangroves and mudflats of Roebuck is in Yawuru country. The Staircase forms part of the Lurujarri Trail.
As the Moon rises and exposes the stairs the piano chords become silvery and step up in rises with tonalities we have grown to look forward to from this composer. The Moon interlude then becomes a captivating mixture of the modern spectators excitement and wonder as the staircase builds and of the old Moon man of the Dreamtime as danced by the Bardi people who understand the strong tides and their precious saltwater environment.
Composed 2018
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Stairway to the Moon - piano solo
By Ann Carr-boyd
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Piano solo, c.5'00., 8th gradeThe Staircase (or Stairway) to the Moon is a natural phenomenon caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mudflats in Roebuck Bay at extremely low tide, to create a beautiful optical illusion of a stairway reaching to the moon. This spectacular sight occurs from March through to November.
This composition depicts a happy gathering of people at the local pub, set to watch the rising of the moon. There is general party mode until the moon rises and casts its spell. The music reflects this serene change of mood - returning again to jocular mode when the moon is high in the sky.
Recorded by John Martin on Ann and John Wirr 124, available online.
Composed 2021
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Stanza
By Phillip Wilcher
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Oboe and piano, c.1'30. Grade 4
Recorded on Goldleafing a Dream (Wirr 046) with Rachel Tolmie (oboe) and John Martin (piano), available online
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ISMN 9790720093321
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Star Burst
By Ann Carr-boyd
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15 piano solos. Intermediate grades 6 and 7Inspired by the stars and planets. Each piece is named after a celestial object and the music highlights the character of each one.
Composed 2020
(No.1 , Shooting Stars) recorded by John Martin on Ann and John Wirr 124, available online.
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ISMN9790720231204
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Star Cycle
By Michael Hannan
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Solo Vibraphone, c.6'10
The piece is influenced by Indonesian gamelan music. There is constant series of repeated patterns (or ostinati) upon which melodic components are grafted as well as punctuating lower-pitched elements. Throughout the piece the vibraphonist plays alternating tones using only two beaters. The challenge is to integrate the ostinati, melody and punctuating tones within that limitation.
Composed 2017
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ISMN 9790720209319
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Star Threads
By Steven Stanke
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For Orchestra in five movements c.39'00
- 1. Orion, c.11'30
- 2. Hydra, c.3'30
- 3. Pleiades, c.10'30
- 4. Helios, c.7'45
- 5. Corona Australis, the Southern Crown, c.5'00
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ISMN9790673140585
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Star Trance (alto flute)
By Keyna Wilkins
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Alto Flute and Star (sound backing), with Star KIC7671081B Sounds from NASA's Kepler Mission, c.4'32. Grade 7Neo-Romantic, Zen. Tempo: slow-moderate
Composed 2020
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ISMN 9790720249025
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Star Trance (bass flute)
By Keyna Wilkins
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Bass Flute and Star (sound backing), with Star KIC7671081B Sounds from NASA's Kepler Mission, c.4'32. Grade 7Neo-Romantic, Zen. Tempo: slow-moderate
Composed 2018
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Performed by Donna Wilson, Adjunct Professor of Flute, Indiana University, used with permission
ISMN 9790902253673
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Starry Night
By Miriam Hyde
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$12.00
Piano Solo, c.5'00. Grade 2 AMEBComposed 1946
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ISMN 9790720171166
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Stars
By John D'Arcy
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$12.00
Two pieces for SATB choir
- Bright Star (Keats), c.2'15
- To the Evening Star (Blake), c.2'10
Composed 2018
Discount for multiple copies contact keats@wirripang.com.au
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ISMN 9790720214962
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Stars by the Million
By Brennan Keats
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Clarinet in Bb and piano, c.3'35
- Grade: 6th
- Genre: Neo Classical 21st C.
- Date of Composition: 2021
- Tempo: Comodo e teneramente, dotted crochet equals 54.
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ISMN 9790673141117
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