List of Works

DAVID BEDFORD – LIST OF WORKS

CONTENTS

Orchestra Page 2

Orchestra and chorus Page 5

Chorus Page 8

Instrumental ensemble Page 10

Voice(s) and instruments Page 14

Instrumental Page 17

Voice Page 22

Wind and brass band Page 24

School opera Page 26

Education and community Page 28

Works listed under School opera and Education and community are aimed at encouraging creativity through participation. Many of the works listed in other sections are suitable for performance both by professional musicians and by amateur, youth groups and schools, particularly those commissioned by such groups.

Scores are available from the indicated publishers. For self-published scores please contact [email protected]

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ORCHESTRA

THIS ONE FOR YOU (1965) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

GASTRULA (1968) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 20 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

STAR'S END (1974) Instrumentation: solo electric guitar, electric bass guitar, percussion, orchestra Duration: 46 minutes Commissioned by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition

ALLELUIA TIMPANIS (1976) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition

PRELUDE FOR A MARITIME NATION (1981) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: English Tourist Board Published by: Universal Edition

OCEAN STAR A DREAMING SONG (1981) Instrumentation: youth or amateur orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition

THE VALLEY SLEEPER, THE CHILDREN, THE SNAKES AND THE GIANT (1983) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: Universal Edition

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SYMPHONY NO.1 (1984) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Published by: Universal Edition

THE TRANSFIGURATION (1988) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra, piano, percussion Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: New English Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition

IN PLYMOUTH TOWN (1992) Instrumentation: chamber orchestra Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: David Bedford

ALLISON'S OVERTURE (1992) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Wiltshire Youth Orchestra Published by: David Bedford

ALLISON'S CONCERTO (1993) Instrumentation: solo trumpet, orchestra Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: London Borough of Sutton Published by: David Bedford

THE GODDESS OF MAHI RIVER (1994) Instrumentation: sitar, tabla, flute, cello, chamber orchestra Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: David Bedford

COLCHESTER VARIATIONS (1995) Instrumentation: full orchestra, euphonium instead of tuba, percussion (2) Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Colchester High School for Girls Published by: David Bedford

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LEVELS (1995) Instrumentation: youth and professional string orchestras Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra/John Farrer Published by: David Bedford

AT THE SIGN OF THE CRUMHORN (1998) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford

OBOE CONCERTO (1998) Instrumentation: oboe, strings Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: John Lewis Partnership Published by: David Bedford

THE SULTAN'S TURRET (1998) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford

HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP (1999) Instrumentation: amateur orchestra Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: COMA (Contemporary Music Making for Amateurs) Published by: David Bedford

LIKE A STRAND OF SCARLET (1999) Instrumentation: baroque chamber orchestra Duration: 17 minutes Commissioned by: Paul Goodwin/The Academy of Ancient Music Published by: David Bedford

CROWNED WITH THE GRACE OF YEARS (2011) Instrumentation: orchestra Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Lancing College Published by: David Bedford

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ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

A DREAM OF THE SEVEN LOST STARS (1964-65) Instrumentation: choir and chamber orchestra Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

STAR CLUSTERS, NEBULAE AND PLACES IN DEVON (1971) Instrumentation: double chorus and brass or brass band Text: David Bedford Duration: 23 minutes Commissioned by: London Philharmonic Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition

TWELVE HOURS OF SUNSET (1974) Instrumentation: mixed choir and orchestra Text: Roy Harper Duration: 30 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

THE ODYSSEY (1976) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra Text: Homer Duration: 50 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

OF BEARES, FOXES AND MANY, MANY WONDERS (1978) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra Text: Richard Hakluyt Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: London Chorale Published by: Universal Edition

THE SONG OF THE WHITE HORSE (1978) Instrumentation: choir (approx 30 unbroken voices) and orchestra Duration: 22 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

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REQUIEM (1980) Instrumentation: soprano solo, chorus and orchestra Text: Robert Louis Stephenson Duration: 2 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

INTO THY WONDROUS HOUSE (1987) Instrumentation: orchestra, chorus, children's chorus and soprano solo Text: Isaiah, Kenneth Patchen Duration: 40 minutes Commissioned by: Catholic Fund for Overseas Development Published by: Universal Edition

I AM GOING HOME WITH THEE (A CHARM OF REST) (1993) Instrumentation: choir, 6 solo women's voices and strings Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Crouch End Festival Chorus Published by: David Bedford

A CHARM OF JOY (1996) Instrumentation: chorus, strings and tune tubes Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Festival Published by: David Bedford

A CHARM OF BLESSINGS (1996-1997) Instrumentation: chorus, children's chorus, soloists and orchestra Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Spitalfields Festival Published by: David Bedford

FROM CLOCKS TO STARS (1999-2000) Instrumentation: chorus, children's chorus, solo quartet (c-t, t, t, bar), organ, percussion Duration: 28 minutes Commissioned by: Harlow Chorus Published by: David Bedford

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THE CITY AND THE STARS (2000) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra Text: Arthur C. Clarke Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Crouch End Festival Chorus Published by: David Bedford

THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT (2007) Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra (variable orchestration, or can be performed with just organ or keyboard) Text: Carmina Gadelica, Kenneth Patchen, Tony Harrison Duration: 29 minutes Commissioned by: Making Music Published by: David Bedford

WAKE INTO THE SUN (2007-2008) Instrumentation: orchestra, electric guitars, electric bass guitars, keyboard, drum kit, percussion and chorus Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Dartington International Summer School Published by: David Bedford

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CHORUS

TWO POEMS FOR CHORUS (1963) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 16 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

THE GOLDEN WINE IS DRUNK (1974) Instrumentation: 16 solo voices Text: Ernest Dowson Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: John Alldis Published by: Universal Edition

THE WAY OF TRUTH (1977-78) Instrumentation: mixed chorus and electronics Text: Parmenides (trans. Karl Popper) Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: Electric Phoenix Published by: Universal Edition

OF STARS, DREAMS AND CYMBALS (1982) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: Sir Thomas Browne Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

AN ISLAND IN THE MOON (1985-86) Instrumentation: mixed chorus Text: William Blake Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Singcircle Published by: Universal Edition

GERE CURAM MEI FINIS (1987) Instrumentation: 4 soloists and electronics Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: South Bank Centre/Electric Phoenix Published by: Universal Edition

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A CHARM OF GRACE (1994) Instrumentation: 24 voices Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: David Bedford

LIFT UP YOUR HEADS (1997) Instrumentation: SAATTBB Text: George Frideric Handel (from Messiah) Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Tatty Theo Published by: David Bedford

THE GRACE OF LOVE (1999) Instrumentation: choir Duration: 5½ minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Norfolk and Norwich Festival Published by: David Bedford

MAY GOD SHIELD YOU ON EVERY STEP (2011) Instrumentation: choir and organ Text: Carmina Gadelica Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Choirbook for the Queen Published by: Canterbury Press

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

PIECE FOR MO (1963) Instrumentation: percussion, vibraphone, accordion, violin (3), cello, double bass Duration: 9 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

FIVE (1963) Instrumentation: string quintet Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

TRONA FOR 12 (1967) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet (2), trombone (2), violin (2), viola, cello Duration: 10 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

PENTOMINO (1968) Instrumentation: wind quintet Duration: 13 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

A GARLAND FOR DR K (1969) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano Duration: 2 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

THE GARDEN OF LOVE (1963) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, double bass, rock band Duration: 20 minutes Published by: David Bedford

THE SWORD OF ORION (1970) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, 4 metronomes, 32 percussion (2 players) Duration: 20 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

WITH 100 KAZOOS (1971) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, string quartet Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

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NURSE'S SONG WITH ELEPHANTS (1971) Instrumentation: 10 acoustic guitars and singer Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: Omega Players Published by: Universal Edition

JACK OF SHADOWS (1973) Instrumentation: viola solo, flute (4), horn (2), trombone, tuba, cello (2), double bass (2) Duration: 14 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

A HORSE, HIS NAME WAS HUNRY FENCEWAVER WALKINS (1973) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar solo, flute, clarinet, piano, violin, cello, double bass Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: English Bach Festival Published by: Universal Edition

PANCAKES, WITH BUTTER, MAPLE SYRUP AND BACON AND THE TV WEATHERMAN (1973) Instrumentation: brass quintet Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Canadian Brass Published by: Universal Edition

VARIATIONS ON A RHYTHM BY MIKE OLDFIELD (1973) Instrumentation: 84 percussion (3 players) and conductor Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Electric Candle Published by: David Bedford

CIRCE VARIATIONS (1976) Instrumentation: clarinet, piano, violin, cello Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Capricorn Published by: Universal Edition

THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS (1976) Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, timpani, electric guitar, electric bass guitar (both with fuzz pedals), violin 1 and 2, viola, cello Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Harrogate Festival Published by: Universal Edition

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FRIDIOF KENNINGS (1980) Instrumentation: saxophone quartet Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Myrha Saxophone Quartet Published by: Universal Edition

SYMPHONY FOR 12 MUSICIANS (1981) Instrumentation: flute, oboe (2), clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin (2), viola, cello, bass drum, percussion Duration: 23 minutes Commissioned by: Endymion Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

STRING QUARTET IN A MINOR (1981) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Locrian String Quartet Published by: Universal Edition

SEXTET (1981) Instrumentation: wind quintet and piano Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition

PENTAQUIN (1985) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, viola, harp, percussion Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Uroboros Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

FOR TESS (1985) Instrumentation: brass quintet Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Equale Brass Published by: Universal Edition

ERKENNE MICH (1988) Instrumentation: flute/alto flute, oboe/cor anglais, bass clarinet, vibraphone Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Uroboros ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

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CADENZAS AND INTERLUDES (1992) Instrumentation: clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

RECORDER CONCERTO (1994) Instrumentation: solo recorder, strings Duration: 17 minutes Commissioned by: Marcus Davey/ Dartington International Summer School/ SW Arts Published by: David Bedford

STRING QUARTET 2 (1997-1998) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Music Club Published by: David Bedford

OBOE CONCERTO (1998) Instrumentation: solo oboe/cor anglais, strings Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: John Lewis Partnership Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE(S) AND INSTRUMENTS

MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT (1965) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, clarinet, melodica, piano, violin, cello Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 25 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

THAT WHITE AND RADIANT LEGEND (1966) Instrumentation: soprano, speaker, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello, double bass Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Universal Edition

THE TENTACLES OF THE DARK NEBULA (1969) Instrumentation: tenor, violin (3), viola (2), double bass Text: Arthur C. Clarke Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition

HOLY THURSDAY WITH SQUEAKERS (1972) Instrumentation: soprano, electric piano, viola/organ, soprano saxophone/bassoon, percussion Text: William Blake Duration: 13 minutes Commissioned by: Macnaghten Concerts Published by: Universal Edition

WHEN I HEARD THE LEARNED ASTRONOMER (1972) Instrumentation: tenor, flute (2), oboe (2), clarinet (2), bassoon(2), horn(3), trombone, bass trombone, tuba Text: Walt Whitman/Cammille Flammarion Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition

ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT (1977) Instrumentation: 2 tenors, piano, small organ Text: Walt Whitman Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition

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VOCODER SEXTET (1981) Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, vocalist and EMS recorder Text: David Bedford Duration: 16 minutes Commissioned by: Apollo Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

THE JUNIPER TREE (1982) Instrumentation: soprano, recorder, harpsicord Text: Terry Bagg Duration: 21 minutes Commissioned by: Fiona Dobie, Iain Ledingham and Evelyn Nallen Published by: Universal Edition

THE OCD BAND AND THE MINOTAUR (1990) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar, piano Text: Elisabeth Gorla Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Jane Manning Published by: Universal Edition

EVEN NOW (1990) Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Text: Ernest Dowson Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: Universal Edition

MAGGIE'S FAREWELL (1991) Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Text: Margaret Thatcher Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

THE BIRD OF THE MOUNTAIN (1991) Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet (2), viola, cello, double bass Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

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TOURISTEN DACHAU (1992) Instrumentation: soprano, flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, percussion, male voices Text: Michael White Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Spitalfields Festival Published by: David Bedford

MY MOTHER MY SISTER AND I (1994) Instrumentation: 3 sopranos, backing tape, (DAT available) Text: Allison Powell Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Self Made Music Theatre Published by: David Bedford

INVENTRESS OF THE VOCAL FRAME (1997) Instrumentation: counter tenor, harpsichord, baroque violins (2), baroque cello Text: John Dryden Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: The Brook Street Band Published by: David Bedford

MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIMITTIS (1999) Instrumentation: choir and organ Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Choir of St Mary's Hendon Published by: David Bedford

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INSTRUMENTAL

PIANO PIECE 1 (1965) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

18 BRICKS LEFT ON APRIL 21st (1967) Instrumentation: 2 electric guitars Duration: 19 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

PIANO PIECE 2 (1968) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

YOU ASKED FOR IT (1969) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Tim Walker Published by: Universal Edition

SPILLIHPNERAK (1972) Instrumentation: solo viola Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Karen Phillips Published by: Universal Edition

ELEGY AND CAPRICE (1981) Instrumentation: oboe, piano Duration: 4 minutes Commissioned by: Marjorie Downward Published by: Universal Edition

TOCCATA IN D MINOR (1981) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Roger Woodward Published by: Universal Edition

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SONATA IN ONE MOVEMENT (1981) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 18 minutes Commissioned by: Vancouver New Music Society Published by: Universal Edition

FIVE DIVERSIONS (1983) Instrumentation: flutes (2) Duration: 5 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

CROTCHET = 120 (1984) Instrumentation: bass clarinet and tape delay Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: Harry Sparnaay Published by: David Bedford

DIVERSIONS (1985) Instrumentation: flutes (2) Duration: 6 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

DIAFONE (1985) Instrumentation: flute and vibraphone Duration: 10 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

IN MEMORIAM (1986) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Thalia Myers Published by: Universal Edition

VERSES AND CHORUSES (1986) Instrumentation: acoustic guitar (2) Duration: 7 minutes Commissioned by: Tom Dupre and Richard Hand Published by: Universal Edition

5 EASY PIECES (1987) Instrumentation: alto saxophone and piano Duration: 18 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

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HOQUETUS DAVID (1987) Instrumentation: piano (2) Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Summerscope 1987 Published by: David Bedford

MA NON SEMPRE (1987) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Katherine Howard Published by: Universal Edition

MEMORIES OF ULLAPOOL (1988) Instrumentation: flute and guitar or harp Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Tim Walker Published by: Universal Edition

BACKINGS (1990) Instrumentation: soprano saxophone and backing tape Duration: 20 minutes Commissioned by: John Harle Published by: David Bedford

SAY NOT THE STRUGGLE NAUGHT AVAILETH (1991) Instrumentation: solo organ Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: NALGO Published by: Universal Edition

HEY PRESTO (1994) Instrumentation: solo clarinet Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Nick Hayes Published by: David Bedford

PIERS DE RESISTANCE (1995) Instrumentation: solo recorder Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Piers Adams Published by: David Bedford

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OH EVA, HEAR MY LAMENT (1997) Instrumentation: flute, piano Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Rebecca Larsen Published by: David Bedford

THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUR HAIR (1998) Instrumentation: oboe, piano Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: Nick Daniel Published by: David Bedford

STRING QUARTET 2 (1997-1998) Instrumentation: string quartet Duration: 25 minutes Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Music Club Published by: David Bedford

LIKE AS THE WAVES MAKE TOWARDS THE PEBBLED SHORE (1999) Instrumentation: recorder, guitar, cello, double bass Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Christie Anderson/King of Hearts, Norwich Published by: David Bedford

McSAX (1999) Instrumentation: solo soprano saxophone Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Gerard McChrystal Published by: David Bedford

DREAMS OF STAC POLLAIDH (1999) Instrumentation: solo bassoon Duration: 6 minutes Commissioned by: Laurence Perkins Published by: David Bedford

BASH PEACE (2002) Instrumentation: steel pans Duration: 5 minutes Commissioned by: ensemblebash Published by: David Bedford

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TAMSIN’S TOCCATA (2010) Instrumentation: solo violin Duration: 6 minutes Published by: David Bedford

PAUL’S PARAGRAM (2011) Instrumentation: solo piano Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Paul Jackson Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE

O NOW THE DRENCHED LAND WAKES (1965) Instrumentation: baritone and piano duet Duration: 7 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

COME IN HERE CHILD (1968) Instrumentation: soprano and amplified piano Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

SOME STARS ABOVE MAGNITUDE 2.9 (1971) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Duration: 4 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

AN EASY DECISION (1972) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 2 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

BECAUSE HE LIKED TO BE AT HOME (1974) Instrumentation: tenor (also playing treble recorder) and harp Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Peter Pears Published by: Universal Edition

BE MUSIC NIGHT (1986) Instrumentation: soprano and piano Text: Kenneth Patchen Duration: 12 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

EPITAPHS (1995) Instrumentation: baritone and piano Text: gravestones Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: Roderick Williams and David Wickham Published by: David Bedford

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FOUND IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD (1995) Instrumentation: version 1: soprano and piano version 2: baritone and piano version 3: soprano, clarinet, bass clarinet, viola, cello, double bass Text: gravestones Duration: 1 minute Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

I THIRST FOR SHADOWS (1998) Instrumentation: solo counter tenor Text: Federico Garcia Lorca Duration: 8 minutes Commissioned by: Oxford Contemporary Music Festival/Nick Clapton Published by: David Bedford

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WIND AND BRASS BAND

SUN PAINTS RAINBOWS ON THE VAST WAVES (1984) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Huddersfield Festival Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

SEA AND SKY AND GOLDEN HILL (1985) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 12 minutes Commissioned by: BASBWE Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

RONDE FOR ISOLDE (1986) Instrumentation: wind band (version for orchestra also available) Duration: 10 minutes Commissioned by: National Wind Band of Scotland Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

SYMPHONY 2 (1987) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Herts Wind Band Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

TOCCATA FOR TRISTAN (1989) Instrumentation: brass band Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: BBC Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

CANZONA (1992) Instrumentation: solo trombone, trumpet (4), flg, hn, trombone (3), euphonium, tuba, percussion Duration: 14 minutes Commissioned by: Corus Brass Ensemble Published by: David Bedford

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SUSATO VARIATIONS (1992) Instrumentation: piano solo, flute (3), oboe (3), clarinet (3), bassoon (3), horn (4), trumpet (3), trombone (3), tuba, percussion (3) Duration: 21 minutes Commissioned by: BASBWE Education Trust Published by: David Bedford

CANONS AND CADENZAS (1995-96) Instrumentation: wind band Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: Frederick Fennell Published by: G and M Brand Publications Ltd.

REQUIEM (1998) Instrumentation: brass band Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Published by: Maecenas Music

SPRITES, ELVES AND BLUE JETS (2000) Instrumentation: wind band and string orchestra Duration: 11 minutes Commissioned by: Hampshire Youth Orchestra Published by: David Bedford

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SCHOOL OPERA

THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER (1978) Instrumentation: soloists, two choruses, piano, kazoos, bottles, whistles, glasses, vocal sfx (non music readers), optional woodwind, strings, percussion Text: Samuel Taylor Coleridge Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: New Music in Action Published by: Universal Edition

THE DEATH OF BALDUR (1979) Instrumentation: orchestra, two choruses, soloists, pebbles Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition FRIDIOF'S SAGA (1980) Instrumentation: orchestra, chorus, soloists, pebbles, drums, wine glasses Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition

THE RAGNAROK (1982) Instrumentation: orchestra, two choirs, soloists, bottles, rattles Text: Terry Bagg, story from Icelandic myth Duration: 60 minutes Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School Published by: Universal Edition THE CAMLANN GAME (1987) Instrumentation: piano, school instruments, chorus, soloists Text: Bob Williams Duration: 65 minutes Commissioned by: Aberlour School Published by: Universal Edition THE RETURN OF ODYSSEUS (1988) Instrumentation: piano duet, percussion, chorus, soloists Text: David Bedford Duration: 50 minutes Commissioned by: W11 Children's Opera Published by: Universal Edition 26

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ANNA (1992-93) Instrumentation: orchestra, two choirs, soloists Text: Allison Powell, Chloe Phillips Duration: 70 minutes Commissioned by: The City of London School for Girls Published by: David Bedford

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

WHITEFIELD MUSIC 1 (1966) Instrumentation: metallaphones (12), bottles (12) and drums (4) Duration: 8 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

WHITEFIELD MUSIC 2 (1967) Instrumentation: 6-36 players each with any 2 instruments of which 1 must be capable of long sounds Duration: 7 minutes (approx.) Published by: Universal Edition

AN EXCITING NEW GAME FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES (1969) Instrumentation: any number of players with any number of instruments, 1 die and 1 counter Duration: variable Published by: Universal Edition

SOME BRIGHT STARS FOR QUEEN'S COLLEGE (1970) Instrumentation: choir, melodicas (2), recorders (3), piano Duration: 3 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

IT'S EASIER THAN IT LOOKS (1970) Instrumentation: 8 descant recorders Duration: 3 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

BALLOON MUSIC 1 (1973) Instrumentation: from 2 - 1,000 balloons Duration: 6 minutes Published by: Universal Edition

SEASCAPES (1986) Instrumentation: strings and 4 school groups Duration: 30 minutes Commissioned by: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Published by: Universal Edition

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FRAMEWORKS (1989-90) Instrumentation: oboe (2), horn (2), strings, 4 school orchestral groups Duration: 30 minutes (approx.) Commissioned by: English Sinfonia Published by: Universal Edition

STORIES FROM THE DREAMTIME (1991) Instrumentation: 40 hearing impaired children, orchestra, speaker, signer Text: David Bedford from Aboriginal legends Duration: 35 minutes Commissioned by: Music and the Deaf Published by: Universal Edition

TRAVELLING WEST (1995) Instrumentation: any instruments ad lib. Duration: 3 minutes Commissioned by: Schools Curriculum Assessment Authority Published by: David Bedford

TIDDALIK THE FROG (1997) Instrumentation: violin, cello, piano, primary school group Text: Allison Bedford Duration: 15 minutes Commissioned by: The Dartington String Trio Published by: David Bedford

ODYSSEY 3000 (2000) Instrumentation: strings, recorders, percussion, drama groups, dance groups Duration: 50 minutes Commissioned by: Symphony Hall Birmingham education department Published by: David Bedford

GODS, GODDESSES AND MAGICAL CREATURES (2006) Instrumentation: beginner orchestra (pre-Grade 1) Duration: variable Commissioned by: Music and the Deaf Published by: David Bedford

OLD JOE ON THE BEACH (2007) Instrumentation: woodwind, brass, strings, percussion (community participants), voice Duration: variable Commissioned by: Aldeburgh Festival Published by: David Bedford

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THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC (2010) Instrumentation: ensemble with violin (3), cello (2), double bass, piano (2), youth orchestra, children’s chorus, youth or community chorus, Wider Opportunities (beginner) groups Text: David Bedford from news reports and survivors’ accounts Duration: 45 to 50 minutes Commissioned by: Cumbria, Lancashire and Liverpool Music Services Published by: David Bedford