Work
Taniwha
for orchestra
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About
The Ashburton Area Schools Music Orchestral Course was an annual event involving young student musicians of primary and intermediate school age. In 1995, the composer was commissioned to write a piece of music based on a well known children's story book. The music follows the journey of a young Maori boy and his friend, a taniwha, as they discover the rich experiences associated with the Maori gods of the sea, sky and earth. The music is accompanied by a narration of the story by Robyn Kahukiwa (used with permission).
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Ashburton Area Schools Music Orchestral Course
Difficulty note
Suitable for children's orchestras
Contents note
Taniwha, Tangaroa, Ranginui, Papatuanuku, Riches
Text note
"Taniwha" by Robyn Kahukiwa
Performance history
08 Oct 1995: Performed by Ashburton Area Schools Music Orchestral Course 1995 at Staveley Camp, Ashburton
10 Mar 2014: Performed by Mont' Kiara Wind Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia