Christchurch competitions
society 2024
The following catalogue of songs has been specially selected by Philip for the Christchurch Competitions Society for the 'Class 135: Profiling a New Zealand Composer' category, sponsored by Nota Bene Music.
First Prize: $240
Second Prize: $120
Third Prize: $60
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For the most persuasive performance of a song — solo or duet — by Christchurch composer
Dr. Philip Norman.
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Looking for another key?
If a particular song appeals, but is in the wrong key, Philip will transpose it to the key of your choice, but please use this offer sparingly. While some songs were originally written for a specific voice type, there are no restrictions for this competition — all songs can be sung by all singers!
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Performed by Juliet Reynolds–Midgley (singer) Malcolm McNeill (singer) and the CSO
Download the score here
2003
Ravenous Uncles (and Many Thin Greedy Aunts)
Four song settings of poems by Margaret Mahy:
I. The Man from the land of Fandango
II. Uncle James
III. Wonderful Me
IV. Tarragon Vinegar
Commissioned by the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival Association, 2003. Funded by Trustpower
Performed by Juliet Reynolds–Midgley (singer) Malcolm McNeill (singer) and the CSO
Purchase the score here
2000
Five song settings of poems by Margaret Mahy:
I. The Tin Can Band
II. Promises
III. The Pines
IV. A Witch Poem
V. Clowns
Commissioned by the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival Association, 2000
Performed by Juliet Reynolds–Midgley (singer) Malcolm McNeill (singer) and the CSO
Purchase the score here
Download the score here
1989
Hunger Songs — A Song Cycle
Commissioned by David Hamilton and Opus One, Epsom Girls, Auckland for their 1989 Finland tour.
I. For Anne Gregory words by W. B. Yeats
II. My Sister words by Margaret Mahy
III. Tight Denim Jeans words by Jana Harris
IV. The hunger Songs words by Kim Chernin
Performed by Opus Choir
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