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Emu in the Sky : 2025 expanded version for orchestra
by Jessica Wells (2022, this version: 2025)
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Emu in the Sky : for orchestra / Jessica Wells.
Library shelf no. 784.2/WEL 7 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
have used astronomy in their culture for thousands of
years.
The stars are used for navigation, timekeeping, food gathering,
and represent the homes of ancestors, animals, plants, and
spirits.
The Emu in the Sky is seen near the Southern Cross
constellation and it's body is made up of the dark patches of
sky between the stars.
It is common between many Aboriginal language groups and
highlights connections between sky and land, between living
things and the environment.
In this piece I wish to portray the beauty of the night sky,
and contemplate and respect the vast knowledge and culture of
Aboriginal people which emcompasses our country.
Work Details
Year: 2022, this version: 2025
Instrumentation: 2 Flutes (2nd doubling piccolo), oboe, cor anglais, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets in B flat, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 2 percussion (glockenspoel, triangle, gran cassa, tam-tam, suspended cymbal, vibraphone), harp, strings.
Duration: 3 min.
Expanded and extended for Sydney Youth Orchestra 2025.
Subjects
- Inspired by: Indigenous Australian Culture
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