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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] For further information please visit the David Bedford website and Facebook page: http://www.davidbedfordmusic.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/davidbedfordmusic

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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

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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