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MY SON: A Fatherhood song to honour my son Miles, written whilst visiting he and his wonderful family early 2009.
"My son is one of the gent'lest men I know, I am so proud of him . . ." For three part male chorus. Tenor, Baritone solo. Bass. Duration 2' 00" Easy.
Art music or
classical

'Ave you got any Dominoes? Gambling. SATB. Easy. Free sample. Previously known as Confitemini Domino

Where Are They Now? A chant dedicated to all missing people(s), specifically in honour of Australian tribes, beginning with Bundjalung (northern N.S.W.), and moving south. Tribal names are recited between the bars of the chant. The harmonies move through many chords, all of which include the note C, so it may be accompanied by a C didgeridoo. 5 parts SATBB. 3'30"

Contemporary Choral Gregarious: Oxford Dictionary version of the word as a "chant". Everything you need to know about being friendly and sociable. See Discography, Gregarious Chance - Really . . .SATB 3'40"
Folk/world ASYLUM (Women in Afghanistan) Grant the asylum if they come. Complex - 7 rhythm, melodic mode has flattened 2nd and major 3rd.

Brand Name Culture. Written from an article by Phillip Adams with his kind, nay, enthusiastic permission. "Shopping is the opiate of the masses . . ." Italian style complete with accordion, because Berlosconi is mentioned.
Gospel  
Humorous Spring has Sprung! . . . the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdy is?  etc . . . Words Anon (London and Bronx)  S.A.T.B. Dur: 1:48
Jazz Tropic Wonderland: A close parody of The Andrews Sisters' Winter Wonderland voicing concern about climate change:"With houses afloat we'll all live in a boat, 'cause the coastline is kilometres inland . . ." Free membership to the Noah family, from that well known choir, The ARC ANGELS!
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Tropic Wonderland
Brand Name Culture
Where Are They Now?
ASYLUM
'Ave you got any Dominoes?
Events Marriage Based on the writing of Kahlil Gibran in The Prophet. Three verses plus coda SATB
Funerals - Requiem means rest. See below
Religious

Requiem means rest. Written between April and October 2003 in five sections: Introit & Kyrie, Agnus Dei, In Paradisum, Pie Jesu, Tantum Ergo. Simple organ (or piano) accompaniment, suiting performance anywhere. Mainly in English, with small amounts of Latin all translated within the song.

Ave Maria Meditation on Prelude No.1 by J.S. Bach. Edited SATB arrangement by Bruce McNicol of Gounod's version, returned from E major to C major where Bach wrote the Prelude (which is the accompaniment for guitar or keyboard). 2' 36"