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Murrgumurrgu : for SATB choir and orchestra / James Henry.
Library shelf no. 784.2/HEN 3 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
This song tells the story of the ibis, a bird that once thrived at Dharriwaa (Narran Lakes) when the waters flowed more reliably. Since large-scale agriculture took hold in the region, water has become scarce, forcing the ibis and much of the local birdlife to search for new places to survive.
I saw a reflection of this journey in the lives of my Grandmother, Aunties, and Uncles, who like many others, left towns near Dharriwaa to build a more sustainable life in Sydney and other large towns. Displaced from their traditional lands and way of life, they carried their stories, culture, and strength with them.
I also wrote this to offer a little more empathy to the ibis. Often reduced to the nickname "Bin Chicken," it's easy to forget that this bird doesn't choose scavenging in cities, it's adapting to what's left. Like many of us, it's just trying to survive where it can.
Work Details
Year: 2025
Instrumentation: SATB choir and orchestra.
Duration: 4 min.
Videos
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Subjects
- Influenced by: Indigenous Australian Culture
- In the form/style of: Choral Music
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