Compositions: SA - Soprano, Alto (48)
A Child Like Me
An enriching piece written by Bonnie Nilsson and Paul which will inspire your choir and touch the hearts of the audience. This piece examines what life is like for a child in 21st Century. Well suited to junior choirs...
Always Hope
Part one from the Song Cycle 'Island Heroes.' Dedicated to the Nona children of Badu Island, who in 2004 survived for one week in the ocean after their boat capsized. One of the great survival stories of modern times and a fascinating true story for singers and audiences to learn.
Ancient City
Ancient City is one of Paul's most well known pieces. Co-written with Andrew DeTeliga, the perfect piece for your finale. Ancient City is stirring, powerful and evocative.
Anything I Dream
Anything I Dream is a lively, powerful, yet heart-warming piece about what we can all dream and achieve. Very well suited to graduation events and finale concerts this piece will inspire your singers and audience...
Away From the Screen
From the song cycle 'World of Tomorrow'. A riveting and impassioned awakening about the over use and impact of a device saturated world...
Better World
A message of hope and inspiration dedicated to Hugh Evans, founder of the Oaktree Foundation, Global Poverty Project, and an ambassador for foriegn aid. This uplifting piece is also a celebration of youth and positive change. Also available with orchestra...
Black and Gold
A quirky, yet philosophical take on being a child coming of age into the changing world of the 21st Century. Has been a surprise hit with upper primary and early high school singers as it also confronts the issues facing the 'i' generation and how we deal with consumerism and greed.
Catalpa
One of the most daring escapes in history, the Catalpa rescue has been immortalised in song, poetry, books and film. Paul and Bonnie have collaborated for a new look at the incredible story of an international event during the early years of Australian settlement. Catalpa is a rousing and challenging piece for treble choirs....
Child of the Goldfield
A rollicking ride through the goldfields of Victoria in the lead up to the Eureka Stockade. A lively piece for upper primary in the style of a celtic hornpipe. Part of the song cycle trilogy 'Eureka'.
Dreaming in the Sky
The perfect piece for that 'special moment' in your concert. About the beauty of childhood, global awareness, acceptance of all cultures and most importantly the joy of being in the moment.
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle from the song cycle 'Beyond the White Sails', loved by singers and audiences alike. A rollicking sea shanty; a joyful and powerful sing, and an engaging piece about the shipwreck coast of Victoria. Great for all ages.
Far Away Our Home
A lively jig in the style of celtic music, well suited to upper primary choir looking for a fun challenge. One of five songs from the song cycle 'Beyond the White Sails'. Tells the story of adventure, the thrill and risk associated with migrating to another land on the far side of the word in the 1800's.
Find the Way Home
Part two from the Song Cycle 'Island Heroes.' Dedicated to the Nona children of Badu Island, who in 2004 survived for one week in the ocean after their boat capsized. One of the great survival stories of modern times and a fascinating true story for singers and audiences to learn.
Follow My Own Dream
From the Song Cycle 'World of Tomorrow'. A sensitive ballad, composed through the eyes of a young person as they navigate their teen years in today’s rapidly changing world...
Follow Your Dreams
A thrilling journey around the world with solo sailor Jesse Martin. In 1999, Jesse became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
I Can Dream Anything
A magical celebration of the history of cinema and the soundtracks that have provided a document to our stories. This piece is a wild ride through the music we have loved for a century and will charm and entertain all ages...
Icarus
Icarus is an exciting piece with a powerful message for upper primary and teenage choirs. Uplifting melodies and contemporary harmonies in the style of romantic music inspire an evocative piece which appeals to all...
Imaginations
The first piece from the Geelong College Sesquicentenary Song Cycle 'Teller of Stories' is evocative, stirring and beautiful to sing. Featuring natural sound effects from the choir, and optional strings. A great opener to a concert with a positive environmental theme.
In Memory of an Unknown
From the Song Cycle for Year of the Outback in 2004. Written in the style of the Australian 'bush ballad', this piece tells the story of the early explorers and pioneers of the Australian outback.
Jetman
Jetman is a thundering choral work dedicated to the worlds first real Jetman, Yves Rossy. Lively, and spirited, this piece is a hit with all children and features soaring melodies, body percussion, chanting and more...
Keep the Truth Alive
From the Song Cycle 'World of Tomorrow'. An exciting and quirky exploration on the challenges of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation, particularly the dangers of algorithms leading us down the ‘rabbit hole’...
Lady of the Sky
A moving tribute to Nancy-Bird Walton who was a pioneering Australian aviatrix and was the founder and patron of the Australian Women Pilots' Association.
Lead Us All
Lead Us All, inspired by a residence at the King's School involving all of year six as they transition to high school. A wonderful piece for any end of year event, speech day etc, and well suited to your finale item.
Listen
Written especially for the 2016 Independant Primary School Heads of Australia Conference, commissioned by PLC Croydon, 'Listen' pays tribute to the wonders of music and music education. "Where words fail, music speaks" - Hans Christian Anderson
Living in the Bush
A heart-warming tribute to those who work hard on the land. Suited to all ages but particularly grade 4 - 8, this joyous country tune will appeal to all...
Moko
A thrilling and evocative journey with Moko the bottle-nose dolphin who became an international name when he rescued two pygmy sperm whales in the North Island of New Zealand. This lively piece is perfect for upper primary and is a recent favourite with choirs.
Mother Earth
Mother Earth is a heartfelt and engaging plea from the voices of our children to clean up our world. Suited to Upper Primary and Middle School treble choir, this piece has a global appeal...
Orange Tree
A heartwarming message for all ages and well suited to primary school. Also available with strings and ensemble...
Parkour
A funky, upbeat, hip-hop/arabic choral work. Parkour is definitely different. A very exciting and challenging piece for upper primary or high school. A tribute to the global art of displacement. Also available with strings or orchestra...
Percy
A nostalgic tribute to the wayfarers, the wanderers and the troubadours who bring us art without reward. Percy Buttons, whose statue is known to all in Perth died with no one, no home and nothing to call his own...
Recognise
Written for the 130th Anniversary of St Andrew's Cathedral School, Recognise is a tribute to the Indigenous people of Australia. A piece of soaring melodies, inspiring lyrics and hope...
Sailing Home
Jessica Watson's solo voyage around the world in 2009 at the age of 16 inspired this exciting piece, full of rousing melodies and uplifting lyrics. Particularly suited to teenage girls. Well suited to the finale of your concert. Also available with concert band or orchestra...
Sampan
An evocative piece dedicated to the Chinese miners from the Australian Gold Rush in the 1800's. Written in the style of Chinese folk music and featuring heart warming lyrics, this piece is very popular with choirs and a moving experience for audiences...
Shackleton
From the Song Cycle 'Turn on the Open Sea', the story of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition in 1914 is one of the greatest survival stories in the history of exploration. Paul's classic telling is emotional and stirring, loved by all. Available with strings...
Shell Song
A delightful and lyrical piece for advanced treble choir about a young girl, rescued by a sailor in the 1800's and was carried ashore to become the first European female at 2 years old to set foot in Western Australia...
Southern Sky
Southern Sky is an anthem to inspire the learning of Aboriginal knowledge of the night sky. Very popular with upper primary, this lively piece is both entertaining and educational. Also available with orchestra.
Step Into the Unknown
A rollicking ride with key changes, movement, enthusiastic spoken word, sound effects and body percussion. A great opener or finale to a concert.
Take to the Sky
Take to the Sky is a fun filled, uplifting anthem dedicated to the history and romance of flight. With a catchy melody and soaring harmony sections, this piece is a terrifc finale to a concert. Also and educational experience as there is a section that details the history of flight from Icarus to the space race...
The Soldier
A moving dedication to the Anzacs, written for the Centenary of the start of the Great War. A timeless anti-war song that tells and ancient story of love and loss. Lyrics based on the poem by Confucius...
The Sound of Our Home
Commissioned especially for the Kodaly Music Educators Institute of Australia for the 2014 National Conference, this piece is a moving and uplifting dedication to music and music making. A great finale piece that will move the audience to tears.
The Stars of Eureka
The finale of the song cycle 'Eureka' is a powerful work that will challenge the singers and audience. With a strong message of liberty, this piece is both entertaining and educational for your singers...
This Golden Land
A high energy, fun crowd pleasure written with Harley Mead for the 150th Anniversary of Queensland. Suited to all ages...
This is Our World
The finale of the song cycle 'World of Tomorrow' examines one of the most important issues we face as a human race in the 21stCentury – the impact and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
This is Your Time
This is Your Time was commissioned by Lowther Hall Anglican School for Girls in 2014. Paul worked with the school to create a special new anthem that would sit along side the school hymn, to inspire and excite, and to take the girls into the 21st Century. A terrific work for graduation or end of year finale concerts...
Time Enough to Give
A moving tribute to a young girl with leukaemia, Time Enough to Give is very fitting for graduation ceremonies or that special moment in the program...
Time Enough to Give C Version
A moving tribute to a young girl with leukaemia, Time Enough to Give is is very fitting for graduation ceremonies or that special moment in the program...
Towards Infinity
Towards Infinity is a deeply moving experience for singers and audience. With touching lyrics by Phil Voysey it is a powerful dedication to adventurer Andrew McCauley...
Wildlife Warrior
A dedication to the great Steve Irwin. Written by Andrew DeTeliga, this heart felt piece is suitable for all ages.