15 Choral works by Bruce are listed below.
Most are for soprano, alto, tenor, bass
(S.A.T.B.) unless indicated otherwise in green
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Oxford Dictionary version as a "chant". Everything you need to know about being friendly and sociable. See Discography, Gregarious Chance - Really . . . 3'40" |
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| OZ anthem to the fastest growing religion - GAMBLING! Was Confitemini Domino | |
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Simple three part [SAT] belief statement: "There will be peace, if it can start here within me, here within you. . ." Five verses written for the 2002 International Day of Peace. Can also be performed as a round, with or without its harmonies. |
Music
originating from William Byrd, circa 1600. We all know the government
passes our laws, not the monarch. When an Australian government
does anything reprehensible, the monarch does nothing anyway, so
this is a bit of tongue-in-cheek fun poked at the fuss which can
erupt on this topic. The idea of the slightly strange 4th and 5th (solo)parts is that they represent the minor voices in our system of government. For SAB plus optional one-voice alto & soprano parts. Duration 2'00" See Discography, Gregarious Chance - Really |
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Jazz love song for friend, wife, partner, lover Lisa (also she of reliable pitch). Complete cycle of II-V-I seventh chords. "I wake, and my first reality is you . . life . . . brings me back to you" |
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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. Re-written in contemporary English
as 3 verses. "You were born together,
and together you will be forever . . . . love one another"
3'10" |
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J.S.
Bach's 4 part fugue in G# minor(Book I) is here mirrored by lyrics
which lure the ear from part to part. Different sentences sharing
the same words, and different words sharing the same vowels. Good
for students of fugue or singers with a sense of humour.
See Discography,
Gregarious Chance - Really
1'30" |
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A
potted and funny history of Church music, moving from plainsong
to parallel chant, then the tension and resolution of stationary
notes, ending on a jazz groove. The lyrics, To Skin and Truss a
Fowl, come from a 1948 "Advanced Commonsense Cookbook".
4'10" Not released, but a performance
mp3 is available |
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Gregarious
Chance choir member Christie Fry gave the first line in conversation
- "When
I was a young woman my father said to me, 'if you don't cross your
legs and stop asking smart alec questions . .you'll never get a
man '..." Written for three women
soloists with alto & bass synth parts and a mouth percussion
solo tenor line. SSSATB.
See Discography,
Gregarious Chance - Really
6'00" |
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| Women's
life under the Taliban, and their need to escape if possible. Grant
them Asylum!! |
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Lyrics inspired by Cambodia.
Music from 2003 because of the ongoing worldwide situation.
"One day when I wake, this hunger will be gone". 2'10" |
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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. Mainly in English, with small
amounts of Latin all translated within the song. |
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2002 inspired lyrics from the heart of Priscilla Wightman, stolen only 35 years ago, who writes, "harmony & unity, that is my philosophy...there is love like a river in my soul..." SMF accompaniment available. Duration 4'00" |
| Vocalised drum/bass beginning. Reggae style. Unison, then 2 then 3 part. SAT "Since the people turned their back upon the Prime Minister in Melbourne, Reconciliation has become a process of the people . . ." unknown speaker 3'00" MIDI accompaniment available |
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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" SMF available |
What goes around comes around!
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If you
wish to purchase any of the above, Each piece
is a booklet with lyric sheet, conductor's score and separate parts.
email
order to Bruce Thanks for your interest |
The Australasian
Performing Rights Association The monies divided
are the license fees from performance venues, I am thrilled when
someone chooses to perform my work. |
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