Work Overview
Written as a Republican supporter in this centenary year of Federation, I composed this march with the intention of suggesting a sense of irony. It's as if the struggle for the Republic to become established continues to be thwarted by upholders of the status quo.
These upholders, represented by brief quotes from "Waltzing Matilda" and "Advance Australia Fair", compete with each other to establish pride of place, ultimately unsuccessfully. The dominating tune, representing the new republic, emphatically has the last say.
Work Details
Year: 2001
Instrumentation: Piccolo, 2 flutes, oboe, bassoon, 3 clarinets, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 horns in F, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, timpani, percussion (2 players).
Duration: 4 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Videos
March for the Republic |
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Marches
Performances of this work
21 Mar 2015: at Hobart City Bands in concert (Hobart Town Hall).
6 Jun 2013: at Hobart Wind Symphony: Tasmanian music (Conservatorium Recital Hall (Hobart)). Featuring Hobart Wind Symphony, Simon Reade.
2001: Hobart Town Hall, Tasmania. Featuring Simon Reade, Hobart City Band.
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