Score
Across the Antarctic Circle : for school orchestra / Richard Charlton.
Library shelf no. 784.44/CHA 4 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Inspired by the events at the Larsen C Ice Shelf, Antarctica on 10-12 July 2017.
This work was written for the Fiona Symphony Orchestra at Ascham School, Sydney (some 45 girls from Years 4 to 6)
Work Details
Year: 2017
Instrumentation: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, percussion, timpani, strings (vln 1,2,3 (or viola), cello, bass).
Duration: 4 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Primary schools band/orch - level 3
Commission note: Composed for the Fiona Symphony Orchestra (Ascham Primary school, Sydney)
First performance: by Ascham School — 14 Nov 17. Packer Theatre, Ascham School, Sydney
The composer notes the following about the work:
Contemporary tonal style some pop-influenced rhythms.
Subjects
- Has as subject/About: Environmental themes
- Inspired by: Popular music
Performances of this work
14 Nov 17: Packer Theatre, Ascham School, Sydney. Featuring Ascham School.
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