MUSIC
Nicholas Jefferys
CORE Performance - Honour the Earth
Composer - Sarah Hopkins
Music for Small Ensembles
This is composed for cello quintet with accompanying percussion, double bass and Didjeridu. This version is the original. Due to COVID restrictions, I was only able to perform with a single accompaniment.
Instruments - Cello (accompanied by Alexander Jefferys - Year 10, on Whirlies, Clapping Sticks and Djembe)
Elective #1: Performance - Suite
Composer - Française Paul Bazelaire
An Instrument and its Repertoire
This piece is composed as a Cello solo, using specific string techniques such as triple stopping and particular bowing patterns throughout.
Instruments - Cello
Elective #2: Composition - Journey Through The Realms
Composer - Nicholas Jefferys
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Music for Small Ensembles
This piece was composed for a String Quartet consisting of two Violins, a Cello and a Double Bass. It follows the journey of an adventurer across different sci-fi/fantasy landscapes, whilst always returning home. I was inspired by the mysterious music from videogame soundtracks, such as God of War and Halo.
Instrument - String Quartet
Elective #3: Performance - Hey There Delilah
Composer - Plain White T's
Music for Radio, Film, Television and Multimedia
This is composed for Plain White T’s to play on radio, topping US charts in 2007, with a TV series (2018) based on the song.
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Instrument - Voice
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