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  1. Articles from Index New Zealand: New Zealand composers
  2. Web Sites: New Zealand Composers
  3. National Library Books: New Zealand Composers
  4. National Library CDs: New Zealand Composers

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1. Articles from Index New Zealand: New Zealand composers


Composer: Jack Body

Title: Marvellous score but problematic 'Alley'
Author: Wilson, Roger.
In: New Zealand Opera News, APR 1998; P.17-18
Abstract: Reviews 'Alley', by Jack Body to a libretto by Geoff Chapple, State Opera House, 27 Feb-1 Mar 1998.

Title:Musical transcription as an adjunct to musical composition : a personal view
Author:
Body, Jack.
In: Canzona, 1991; 14(34): 9-15
Abstract: Describes the Author's interest in transcription and mentions examples of his work in this area.

Title: A New Zealand composer in Asia
Author: Body, Jack.
In: Landfall, Sep 1982; 143: 312-317
Abstract: Recalls the experiences of the NZ composer during his travels through Asia and explains his fascination with Asian, particularly Indonesian culture and its influence on him as a composer.

Title: Passion and conscience : 'Alley' at Wellington's International Festival of the Arts
Author: Dart, William.
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1998; 33:10-13
Abstract: Reviews 'Alley' by Jack Body. Gives musical analysis of various extracts. Backgrounds the composition and production of the opera.

Title: Rewi's last song
Author: Welch, Denis.
In: Listener, 31 Jan 1998; P.38-39
Abstract: Talks to Jack Body and Geoff Chapple about their opera 'Alley', based on the life of Rewi Alley.


Composer: Dorothy Buchanan

Title: Arrangement for score of 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc
Author: Kerr, Elizabeth.
In: Canzona, Spr 1988; 10(30):11-12
Abstract: Reviews the arrangement by Dorothy Buchanan of the original score for this film, performed at the Embassy Theatre, Wellington in March 1988.

Title:Concert : The distinctive Jenny McLeod
Author: Kerr, Elizabeth.
In: Listener, 29 Aug 1987; 118(2480):108
Abstract: Discusses the work of two New Zealand composers, Jenny McLeod and Dorothy Buchanan.

Title: Festival People : Dorothy Buchanan
In: Panache, Apr 1988; 1(3):28-30
Abstract: Talks about her work at the Film Archive, teaching composition in a secondary school and revising and arranging the score of 'The Passion of Joan of Arc'.

Title: Dorothy Buchanan talks to Music in New Zealand
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 1990; 9:8-15,69
Abstract: Interviews Dorothy Buchanan about her work as a composer of film, opera and orchestral scores, and as a music teacher.

Title: The Mansfield stories: Dorothy Buchanan's musical challenge
Author: Vinten, Michael.
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 2000; 37:26-28
Abstract: Backgrounds the creation of three one-act operas performed at the 1999 Composing Women's Festival, 'The woman at the store', 'Miss Brill', and 'The daughters of the late colonel', with libretti by Jeremy Commons, the first of these was earlier premiered with piano, in March 1998. Considers the expanded version composed for an ensemble of 10 players.

Title: 'The Mansfield Stories' make strong impression in festival
Author: Collier, Rosemary.
In: New Zealand Opera News, May 1999; P.20-22
Abstract: Reviews 'The Mansfield Stories' by Dorothy Buchanan and Jeremy Commons, performed at the Adam Concert Room, Victoria University, Wellington.


Composer : Gareth Farr

Title:Dancing to a different tune
Author: Rae, Bernadette.
In: New Zealand Herald, 4 Sep 1998; A:16 36cm
Abstract: Talks with Shona McCullagh, choreographer with the Royal NZ Ballet (RNZB), particularly about ‘Smashing sweet vixen’ composed by Farr.

Title: Farr side : a conversation with Gareth Farr
Author: Brownlee, Philip.
In: Canzona, 1997; 18(39):19-22
Abstract: Interviews the composer. Talks about his recent compositions ‘Mondo Rondo’, ‘Pandemonia’s Spells’ and ‘Te Papa’. Discusses audience reception of music, the importance of composing and performing, and commissions that he has recently received.

Title: Get yer kit off : Murray Hickman
Author: Farr,Gareth.
In: New Zealand Musician, Jun/Jul 2000; 8(9):52-53,61
Abstract: Interviews the percussionist, founder of the Strike! Percussion ensemble, and composer of the group’s show, ‘Cube’.

Title: Going Farr
In: Symphony Quarterly, Oct/DEC 1996; 10:6-7
Abstract: Backgrounds the inspiration for the NZ composer’s work ‘From the depths sound the great sea gongs’.

Title: Not just a pretty face
Author: Brown, David Lyndon.
In: Grace : New Zealand, Aug 1999; P.36-39
Abstract: Talks to the composer and performer about music and his alter ego Lilith Lacroix.

Title: Uncut : a conversation with Gareth Farr
Author: Kaminski, Jason.
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1998; 33:18-23
Abstract: Profiles the performer and talks to him about his work as a percussionist, composer and drag queen. Details some compositional work, and outlines his influences. Gives Internet contact details.


Composer: Helen Fisher

Title:The enduring spirit: Helen Fisher's 'Taku Wana'
Author: Hulford, Denise and Te Ua, Henare
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1998; 33:26-29
Abstract: Reviews 'Taku Wana' by Helen Fisher, in collaboration with Rangimoana Taylor, Wi Kuki Kaa, Richard Nunns, and Lauris Edmond. Gives a detailed account of the background to the composition and performance of the work. Comments on its significance and success as a bicultural production.

Title: Helen Fisher ; biculturalism : beyond 1990
Author: Wells, Alan.
In: Music in New Zealand, Aut 1991; 12:28-31
Abstract: Describes the work of the 1990 Wellington Composer-in-Schools. Concentrates on the importance of Māori culture and music in her life and compositions.

Title: Nelson history lives in 'Taku Wana'
Author: Taylor, Lindis.
In: New Zealand Opera News, Jul 1998; P.22-24
Abstract: Describes the genesis of 'Taku Wana' by composer Helen Fisher, theatre director Rangimoana Taylor and Authors WI Kuki Kaa and Lauris Edmond.

Title: Performances
Author: Exley, Judith.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1993/1994; 23:48
Abstract: Reviews 'Bone of contention', choreographed by Susan Jordan and composed by Helen Fisher, Wellington.

Title: Taku wana
In: Mana : the Māori news magazine for all New Zealanders, Jun/Jul 1998
Abstract: Features the new work of music, song, dance and story-telling, based on early encounters between Ngati Toa and colonial settlers on the Wairau Plains, staged in Nelson in May.

Title: 'Taku Wana - the enduring spirit' : the story of Helen Fisher's May 1998 bicultural and multi-ethnic musical celebration
Author: Thornley, John.
In: Music in the Air, Sum 1999; 7:25-34
Abstract: Backgrounds 'Taku Wana : the enduring spirit', composed by Helen Fisher, with Rangimoana Taylor as artistic director, WI Kuki Kaa as Māori composer, and Lauris Edmond as lyricist. Describes the production.

Title: Tētē Kura: ‘Let us give hope’
Author: Fisher, Helen, John Greally, Ngapō Wehi and Pīmia Wehi.
In: Music in the Air, Sum 2002 ; 13:2-9
Abstract: Outlines the background to Tētē Kura, or ‘fern frond,’ a bicultural collaboration by composers Helen Fisher, Ngapō Wehi and Pīmia Wehi and Catholic poet-priest John Greally.


Composer: Ross Harris

Title: A composer in the community: the music of Ross Harris
Author: Avery, Michael.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1993/1994; 23:20-25
Abstract: Profiles the composer, and looks at some of his work 'Tanz der Schwane' and 'Waituhi'.

Title: The cultural mix : 'Tanz der Schwane' at Victoria University
Author: Whitehead, Gillian.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1993/1994; 23:26-
Abstract: Reviews 'Tanz der Schwane', Victoria University School of Music.

Title:A question of balance : the music of Ross Harris
Author: Baragwanath, Nicholas.
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 2000; 37:15-21
Abstract: Analyses the style of the composer with particular reference to the 'Chamber Concerto for Piano' (1996-7); 'Dreams, Yellow Lions' (1988); and 'Music for Solo Cello' (1994). Discusses the composer's use of rigorous pitch structures and free-floating timbres and sonorities, and also of strictly ordered and complex rhythms that tend towards total freedom.

Title: State of the art: a survey of current equipment and approaches in New Zealand university electronic music studios
Author: Harris, Ross (and others)
In: Canzona, 1991; 14(34):30-34.

Title: War romance
Author: Wells, Alan.
In: Listener, 2 Oct 1993; 140(2791): 48-49
Abstract: Reviews 'Tanz der Schwane', music by Ross Harris, libretto by Witi Ihimaera, Adam Concert Room, Victoria University of Wellington.


Composer: Jenny McLeod

Title:Concert : The distinctive Jenny McLeod
Author: Kerr, Elizabeth.
In: Listener, 29 Aug 1987; 118(2480):108
Abstract: Discusses the work of two New Zealand composers, Jenny McLeod and Dorothy Buchanan.

Title:An explosive kind of fashion
Author: Cull, Mervyn.
In: Ascent : a journal of the arts in New Zealand, APR 1969; 1(3):30-34
Abstract: Reviews 'Earth and sky', a performance telling the story of the creation according to Māori mythology, by Jenny McLeod.

Title: Jenny McLeod's Earth and Sky
Author: McLeod,Jenny(and others)
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1993; 22:18-31
Abstract: Reflects on the performances of 'Earth and sky' by Jenny McLeod. in Masterton 1968, Tauranga 1969 and Auckland 1970.

Title: Jenny McLeod talks to Music in New Zealand
Author: Kerr, Elizabeth.
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1988; P. 7-13,40
Abstract: Talks about her education, career and developments in her musical language. Talks about Frederick and Evelyn Page, Douglas Lilburn and Messiaen.

Title: Jenny McLeod. : the emergence of a New Zealand voice
Author: Hardie, Richard.
In: Canzona, 1994; 16(37):6-25
Abstract: Argues that the life and music of the composer is a representative example of the emergence of a distinctive voice in NZ music, exemplified by her struggle to find a balance between the needs of the composer, performer and listener. Relates her family background and identification with Māori people and culture, and the social and musical climate in which she was brought up. Documents her formal studies in NZ and Europe and activities upon her return to NZ in 1967, the composition and reception of her multimedia works and interest in popular music. Outlines her investigation and documentation of the 'Tone clock' theory. Sets out her current place in the NZ music scene.

Title: Messian through the eyes of a small pupil
Author: McLeod, Jenny.
In: Canzona, 1992; 14(35):3-14
Abstract: Reflects on her relationship with the composer.

Title: Music by
Author: Jenkin, Douglas.
In: Listener, 16 Jul 1988; 121(2524):36-37
Abstract: Examines how composers of film and television scores approach their work. Interviews Michelle Scullion, composer of the film score for 'Bad Taste'; Sue Alexander, composer of the music for the documentary on photographer Brian Brake (included in the 'Inspiration' series); and Jenny McLeod. composer of the film score for 'The Silent One' and theme music for the series 'Cuckooland'.

Title: 'People, pathways and power' : reflections on a bicultural journey
Author: McLeod,Jenny.
In: Music in the Air, Win 1996; 2:2-9
Abstract: Tells of a journey by canoe, a Tira Hoe Waka, down the Whanganui river with the Maungarongo people of Ūhakune, and talks about the way in which this was a musical, cultural and spiritual experience. Reflects on the potential of bicultural cross-fertilisation relating the experience of participating in the NZ delegation to a composing Women's Festival in Melbourne.


Composer: Philip Norman

Title: Philip Norman and the Southern Ballet Theatre ; the last collaboration?
Author: Ritchie, John.
In: Music in New Zealand, Aut 1991; 12:11-13
Abstract: Gives an overview of the 1990 performance of 'A Christmas Carol' by the Southern Ballet Theatre. Concentrates on the use of electronic music by Philip Norman and the choreography and dancing of Russell Kerr.

Title: Philip Norman : on songwriting
Author: Ritchie, Anthony.
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 1995; 29:26-28
Abstract: Interviews the composer on his methods for writing songs for musicals.

Title: Philip Norman interviewed by Felicity Williams
Author: Williams, Felicity.
In: Canzona, Win 1989; 12(32) :7-9
Abstract: Philip Norman talks about his musical background and education, the difficulty of earning a living as a composer and his love for the theatre.

Title: Philip Norman talks with Peter Hewson
In: Canzona, 1991; 14(34): 68-70
Abstract: Interviews the composer.

Title: Philip Norman and the Southern Ballet Theatre ; the last collaboration?
Author: Ritchie, John.
In: Music in New Zealand, Aut 1991; 12:11-13
Abstract: Gives an overview of the 1990 performance of 'A Christmas Carol' by the Southern Ballet Theatre. Concentrates on the use of electronic music by Philip Norman and the choreography and dancing of Russell Kerr.

Title: A pleasant haunting
Author: Copland, Tessa.
In: Listener, 27 Nov 1993; 141(2799):46-47
Abstract: Profiles the freelance composer. Discusses his adaptation of his ballet score for the Charles Dickens story 'A Christmas carol' into a full-scale opera.

Title: The stage music of Philip Norman
Author: Goodson, Paul.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1989/1990; P. 8-15,69
Abstract: Reviews Norman's composition for theatre, including comic operettas, incidental music, musicals, educational commissions and ballets. Much of this writing has been for the Court Theatre, Christchurch.

Title: Theatre
Author:
Laube, Judith.
In: Listener, 13 Jan 1992; 132(2702): 47-48
Abstract: Reviews 'Making it Big' by Philip Norman and Roger Hall, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin.

Composer: Gillian Whitehead

Title: Gillian Whitehead
Author: Sanders, Noel.
In: Canzona, Spr 1987; 9(28): 14-18
Abstract: Talks about her music theatre pieces; a series based on Eleanor of Aquitaine, 'Hotspur', 'La Cadenza sia corta', 'Marduk', 'Babel', 'Wulf', 'The king of the other country', 'Out of this nettle danger' and 'Ahotu'.

Title: Gillian Whitehead & Helen Bowater: a conversation
Author:Whitehead, Gillian. and Bowater, Helen.
In: Music in New Zealand, Spring 1993; 22:58-61
Abstract: Discusses the composers' work and influences.

Title: Gillian Whitehead talks to 'Music in New Zealand'
Author: Kerr, Elizabeth.
In: Music in New Zealand, Spr 1989; 6:11-19
Abstract: Composer Gillian Whitehead talks about her childhood, the influence of tutors at Auckland and Victoria Universities and post-graduate studies in Sydney and London. Discusses the inspiration and form of some compositions, particularly her chamber operas. Reflects on the importance of Māori ancestry, nationality and gender to her music.

Title: Making opera we can identify with; 'Fortune' fitting memorial to director
Author: Dungey, Kim. And Sinclair, Kay.
In: Otago Daily Times, 22 Sep 1998; P.19, 21
Abstract: Backgrounds the opera 'Outrageous Fortune', written by Christine Johnston and Gillian Whitehead, to mark 150 years of European settlement in Ōtago.

Title: The operatic weave I : Gillian Whitehead's 'Outrageous Fortune'
Author: Court, Suzanne. And McLeod, Jenny.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1998/1999; 34:24-29
Abstract: Reviews the opera by Gillian Whitehead performed in Dunedin.

Title: Reviews of opera : 'Outrageous Fortune' for Ōtago's 150th
Author: Booth, Paul.
In: New Zealand Opera News, Nov/Dec 1998; P.23-24
Abstract: Reviews 'Outrageous Fortune' by Gillian Whitehead and Christine Johnston, Trust Bank Theatre, Dunedin.

Title: Sounds of a new land
Author: Dart, William.
In: New Zealand Herald, 17 Jul 2003; B:6; 23cm
Abstract: Talks to Gillian Whitehead about her new work “Alice” commissioned and performed by the Auckland Philharmonia, 17-18 Jul 2003.


Composer: Charlotte Yates

Title: Autumn testament to Baxter legend
Author: Beattie, Simon.
In: Evening Post, 20 Mar 2000; P.10
Abstract: Talks to Charlotte Yates about 'Baxter', a show she has coordinated which features local musicians performing versions of poems by James K Baxter.

Title: Charlotte Yates : making waves on dead fish beach
Author: Scott, Jennifer
In: New Zealand Musician, Apr/May 2001; 9(5):30-31
Abstract: Profiles the musician and talks to her about songwriting and recording her latest album 'Dead Fish Beach'

Title: Charlotte Yates: plain songs with passion.
Author: Scott, Jennifer
In: New Zealand Musician, Apr/May 2003; 10(8): 48-49
Abstract: Discusses the singer’s career, her approach to songwriting and her new album ‘Plainsong’.

Title: Making words sing : Baxter project takes the poems off the page
Author: Houlahan, Mike.
In: Otago Daily Times, 25 Feb 2000; P.22
Abstract: Discusses the CD and NZ Festival 2000 show 'Baxter' with its creator Charlotte Yates who involved several of NZ's leading musicians in setting to music selected poems from the works of James K Baxter.

Title: Melody : tuning up
Author: Yates, Charlotte.
In: New Zealand Musician, Jun/Jul 2000; 8(9):27
Abstract: Discusses the writing of song melodies.

Title: The songs of James K Baxter
In: Evening Post, 30 Sep 1999; P.22; 54cm
Abstract: Talks to Charlotte Yates about the performance 'Baxter', which features 12 of James K Baxter's poems set to music, and which will be performed by herself and others at the international arts festival in Mar 2000.

Title: Spayed work
Author: Edwards, Denis.
In: Listener, 1 Jun 1996; P.46-47
Abstract: Talks to band members about how they co-operate both on- and off-stage.

Title: When The Cat's Been Spayed: a new breed of divas
Author: Dart, William.
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 1994; 25:32-35
Abstract: Talks to the singing group about their origins and the type of music they sing. Discusses NZ folk songs recorded by the group.

Title: Words and music
Author: Yates, Charlotte.
In: New Zealand Musician, Aug/Sep 2000; 9(1):24
Abstract: Looks at the song writing process.

2. Web Sites: New Zealand Composers

Centre for NZ Music
http://www.sounz.org.nz/
Web site of the Centre for NZ Music. Provides excellent links to all aspects of NZ music, musicians, composers and record companies.

Chamber Music New Zealand
http://www.chambermusic.co.nz/
This organisation has been operating for over 50 years. It is New Zealands largest presenter of top quality chamber music concerts throughout New Zealand. The site focuses on the season’s programme of international artists, NZ performers and the school music competition.

Charlotte Yates
http://www.charlotteyates.com/
Charlotte Yates’ web site. Includes her biography and current information about her CD’s and some sound clips.

MPO
http://Sunday.mpr.org/featured_artists/newzealand.html
When Minnesota Public Radio hosts artists from around the world it also provides informative descriptions of some of their work and some biographical information. Recently Gareth Farr and Jack Body were featured musicians.

Promethean
http://www.promethean-editions.com/
This publisher concentrates upon the work of a small number of significant New Zealand and Australian composers providing biographical and critical information. In addition they publish their music and a selection of educational resources about these works for schools. Copies of a number of these compositions are available for hire. Gareth Farr and Helen Fisher are two of their featured local composers.

Strike
http://www.strike.co.nz/
Innovative NZ percussion group - Gareth Farr, a founder member continues to work with the group and to compose for them.

3. National Library Books: New Zealand Composers

Title: Biographical dictionary of New Zealand composers
Author: Thomson, John M. (John Mansfield)
Publisher: Victoria University Press, 1990.

Title: Douglas Lilburn : a festschrift for Douglas Lilburn on his retirement from the Victoria University of Wellington, January 31, 1980
Editors: Harris, Valerie. And Norman, Philip.
Publisher: Wellington [N.Z.] : Composers' Association of New Zealand, 1980.

Title: Footrot Flats : a stage musical / book by Roger Hall ; music by Philip Norman ;lyrics by A.K. Grant
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Playmarket : INL Print, 1984
"Based on original characters created by Murray Ball."

Title: One lady driver
Author: Yates, Charlotte.
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Bumper Books, 1999.

Title: The Oxford history of New Zealand music
Author: Thomson, John M. (John Mansfield)
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Oxford University Press, 1991.

Title: To dream out loud : composing music in secondary schools
Author: Buchanan, Dorothy.
Publisher: Learning Media, 1997.

4. National Library CDs: New Zealand Composers


Jack Body

Title: New Zealand choral music
Author: University of Auckland Festival Choir
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Kiwi Pacific Records International, 1998
Includes: Jack Body;s ‘People look east’Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Qui natus EST’ and ‘Pounamu’ by Helen Fisher.

Title: New Zealand National Youth Choir = Te Roopu Rangatahi Waiata o Aotea Roa
Author: National Youth Choir of New Zealand
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Manu, 1992
Includes: ‘Carol to St Stephen’ by Jack Body.

Title: Suara
Author: Body, Jack.
Other Title: Environmental music from Java
Publisher: Auckland : Ode Record Co., 1993.

Title: Tabuh Pacific
Author: Gamelan Padhang Moncar (Musical group)
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Manu : Ode Record Company, 1996.

Title: The Waiteata collection of New Zealand music Volume I
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Waiteata Music Press, 1999
Includes: ‘Aeolian harp’ by Jack Body and ‘Nocturne’ by Ross Harris.

Title: Under the Southern Cross
Author: Ivashkin, Alexander.
Variant Title: New music for solo cello by Australian and New Zealand composers
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Manu, 1998
Includes: ‘Aeolian harp’by Jack Body and ‘Journey of Matuku’ by Gillian Whitehead.

Title: You hit him he cry out
Author: Poynton, Daniel, 1965-
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Rattle Records, 1997
Includes: ‘Lullaby for Matthew’ by Gillian Whitehead and ‘Five melodies’ by Jack Body.


Dorothy Buchanan

Title: Fanfares for a new millennium
Author: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Publisher: Auckland, NZ : Atoll, 2000
Includes: Dorothy Buchanan’s ‘Peace’.

Title: It began with a pony (sound recording)
Author: Buchanan, Dorothy
Publisher: Wellington, NZ: Sirius Press c2003
Includes: Opera based on short stories by Barry Pain and Katherine Mansfield.

Title: The poems of Lauris Edmond - Music by Dorothy Buchanan
Author: Edmond, Lauris.
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Auckland University Press, 2000.


Gareth Farr

Title: New Zealand music for creative dance
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : Creative NZ, c2001.
Notes: Includes Gareth Farr’s Mumbo Jumbo.

Title:Orchestral music
Author: Farr, Gareth.
Orchestra music. Selections
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Morrison & Co Music Trust, 1997.

Title: Ōwhiro
Author: Farr, Gareth.
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Morrison & CO Music Trust, 2000.

Title: The Waiteata collection of New Zealand music Volume II
Variant Title: Ōwhiro
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Waiteata Music Press, 1999
Includes: ‘Ōwhiro, a string quartet’ by Gareth Farr.


Helen Fisher

Title: Mātairangi
Author: Fisher, Helen.
Chamber music. Selections
Publisher: [Wellington, Fisher CD] : Distributed by SOUNZ, [1998].

Title: New Zealand choral music
Author: University of Auckland Festival Choir
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Kiwi Pacific Records International, 1998
Includes: Jack Body's ‘People look east’,Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Qui natus EST’ and ‘Pounamu’ by Helen Fisher.

Title: Taku Wana : the enduring spirit
Author: Fisher, Helen.
Publisher: Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka Trust, 1998.


Ross Harris

Title:Inner worlds
Author: Harris, Ross.
Electronic music. Selections
Other title: Koan
Publisher: Auckland : Ode, 1993.

Title: The Waiteata collection of New Zealand music Volume I
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Waiteata Music Press, 1999
Includes: ‘Aeolian harp’ by Jack Body and ‘Nocturne’ by Ross Harris.


Jenny McLeod

Title: ‘Burning bright’: four New Zealand women composers
Author: Medlyn, Margaret
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Kiwi Pacific Records International, 1999
Includes: ‘Through the world; by Jenny McLeod.

Title: New Zealand composers
Publisher: [New Zealand] : Continuum NZ, 1995
Includes: Jenny McLeod’s ‘Little symphony’, and Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Resurgences’.
Author: New Zealand National Youth Choir

Title: ‘Winds that whisper’ New Zealand choral music from the 20th century
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Morrison & CO Music Trust, 1999
Includes:Childhood’ by Jenny McLeod.

Title: New Zealand National Youth Choir on tour: North America 1993
Author: New Zealand National Youth Choir
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Manu : Distributed by Ode Record Co., 1994
Includes: ‘Childhood’ by Jenny McLeod.

Title: SOUNZ: volume one
Variant Title: Fine music from New Zealand
Cover Title: SOUNZ : fine music from New Zealand
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : New Zealand Music Centre, 1996
Includes: ‘Toneclock pieces’ by Jenny McLeod and Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Lullaby for Matthew’.


Philip Norman

Title: Peter Pan music by Philip Norman ; Wellington Sinfonia ; conductor, Kenneth Young
Author: Norman, Philip, 1953-
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : Royal New Zealand Ballet, 1999.

Gillian Whitehead

Title: IPU
Author: Whitehead, Gillian, 1941-
Variant Title: Waka and Kōwhai
Publisher: [New Zealand] : Rattle Records, 1998.

Title: New Zealand choral music
Author: University of Auckland Festival Choir
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Kiwi Pacific Records International, 1998
Includes: Jack Body;s ‘People look east’Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Qui natus est’ and ‘Pounamu’ by Helen Fisher.

Title: New Zealand composers
Publisher: [New Zealand] : Continuum NZ, 1995
Includes: Jenny McLeod’s ‘Little symphony’, and Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Resurgences’.

Title: Outrageous fortune Gillian Whitehead.
Author: Whitehead, Gillian, 1941-
Publisher: Auckland [N.Z.] : manufactured by Software Images, 1998.

Title: SOUNZ: volume one
Variant Title: Fine music from New Zealand
Cover Title: SOUNZ : fine music from New Zealand
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : New Zealand Music Centre, 1996
Includes: ‘Toneclock pieces’ by Jenny McLeod and Gillian Whitehead’s ‘Lullaby for Matthew’.

Title: Under the Southern Cross
Author: Ivashkin, Alexander,
Variant Title: New music for solo cello by Australian and New Zealand composers
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Manu, 1998
Includes: ‘Aeolian harp’by Jack Body and ‘Journey of Matuku’ by Gillian Whitehead.

Title: You hit him he cry out
Author: Poynton, Daniel, 1965-
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Rattle Records, 1997
Includes: ‘Lullaby for Matthew’ by Gillian Whitehead and ‘Five melodies’ by Jack Body.


Charlotte Yates

Title: Baxter : poems by James K. Baxter set to the music of twelve selected N.Z. recording artists
Publisher: [Auckland, N.Z.] : National Radio Music ; Manufactured by Universal, 2000
"Project devised and directed by Charlotte Yates"
Text to poems printed in enclosed booklet.

Title: The desire & the contempt: ten songs of solace and seduction
Author: Yates, Charlotte 1963-
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Jayrem, 1997.

Title: Down the hall
Author: When the Cat's Been Spayed (Musical group)
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Kiwi, 1993.

Title:Glamour puss
Author: When the Cat's Been Spayed (Musical group)
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Jayrem, 1996
Description: Music

Title: Queen Charlotte sounds
Author: Yates, Charlotte.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : Jayrem, 1991.

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