Op. 58 Sonnet to Orpheus
Date : 2024
Approx grade standard : 7
Length : 4 minutes
Description : Setting of words by Rainer Maria Rilke
First performance :
Op. 57 Spirit of Fire
Date : 2023
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 4 minutes
Description : Inspired by poem by Emma Louise Cartwright
First performance :
Op. 56 Kaleidoscope
Date : 2023
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 8 minutes
Description : Wind quintet in one through composed movement
First performance :
Op. 55 Twenty four Preludes
Date : 2022
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 48 minutes
Description : Twenty four Preludes, one in each key
First performance : August 23rd 2022 St Mark's Edinburgh Andrew Morris
Op. 54 Dancing on the edge of blue and green
Date : 2022
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 6 minutes
Description : Dancing on the edge of blue and green
First performance : August 23rd 2022 St Mark's Edinburgh Andrew Morris
Op. 53 Thus as this knot is knit
Date : 2021-2
Approx grade standard : 6
Length : 3 minutes
Description : Short church anthem written for civic service 2022
First performance : October 23rd 2022 Leominster Priory Leominster Priory choir directed by Hilary Norris with Andrew Morris(organ)
Op. 52 Thirteen ways of looking at a blackbird
Date : 2021
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 46 minutes
Description : Thirteen reflections inspired by the poem by Wallace Stevens
First performance : August 5th 2021 Hellens Andrew Morris
Op 51 Eventide
Date : 2020
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 6 minutes
Description : Reflective piece based on the hymn tune Eventide for cello and organ
First performance : April 10th 2022 Leominster Priory Joris Boon and Hilary Norris
Op. 50 A song for St Cecilia's Day
Date : 2020
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 4 minutes
Description : Short anthem for choir
First performance : October 23rd 2021 Leominster Priory Hilary Norris and Edge Choir
Op. 49 And all shall be well - Praise to the Twenty-one Taras
Date : 2020
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 33 minutes
Description : Through composed piece in twenty-one sections celebrating the compassionate power of Tara
First performance : June 25th 2021 Leominster Priory Hilary Norris
Op. 48 Living the dream
Date : 2020
Approx grade standard : 8
Length : c. 6 minutes
Description : Written for Elliot Gooch after seeing him perform in The Prince and the Pauper at the New Vic, Newcastle under Lyme, in January 2020
First performance : tbc
Op. 47 Totentanz
Date : 2019-2020
Approx grade standard : 7
Length : c. 5 minutes
Description : A single movement elegy written for the organ in Leominster Priory
First performance : 10th April 2022 Leominster Priory. Hilary Norris
Op. 46 Mandala
Date : 2019
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : c. 22 minutes
Description : A set of five movements for oboe bassoon and piano inspired by attending Jill Purce Mandala course in April/May 2019.
First performance : Yarpole, Herefordshire 29th September 2019 (2 movements only). Movements 3,4 and 5 premiered in concert at St Mary's Kington on October 7th 2022
Ruth Watson (oboe) Ollie Galletta (bassoon) Andrew Morris (piano)(1,2) Jeremy Fisher (piano)(3,4,5)
Op. 45 Arthur's Stone
Date : 2019
Approx grade standard : 7
Length : c. 22 minutes
Description : A set of three movements inspired by Arthur's Stone and written for Alexandra Guiraud.
First performance : Hay on Wye, 19th July 2019 by Alexandra Guiraud (2 movements only)
op. 44 Nine Faces of the Soul
Date : 2019
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : c. 47 minutes
Description : A set of nine movements embodying the energies of the nine Enneagram Types. THey are presented in the Enneagram order 1 - 4 - 2 - 8 - 5 - 7 - 3 - 6 - 9
Most of the movements feature all four instruments but movemenr 2 omits the cello, movement 3 omits the violin and movement 8 omits the piano.
First performance : movements 1 and 4 premiered on August 6th 2021 Hay on Wye, Oriole Quartet
Op. 43 Despair to Hope - Three Sonnets
Date : 2017
Approx grade standard : 8
Length 12 minutes
Description : setting of three sonnets originally written to form part of Despair to Hope installation at Leominster Priory in April 2017
First performance : tba
op. 42 Elegy for piano quintet
Date : 2017
Approx grade standard : 8
Length : 7 minutes
Description : A movement for piano quintet lamenting the loss of our European identity
First performance : April 28th 2017 Lion Ballroom Leominster Andrew Morris and The Offa String Quartet
Op. 41 Perichoresis
Date : 2017
Approx grade standard : 8
Length : 5 minutes
Description : A movement in three parts for bassoon and piano written for Archie Auger
First performance : August 4th 2017 Assembly Rooms Ludlow as part of the BISYOC Tutors' concert
Michael Dooley (bassoon) Andrew Morris (piano)
op. 40 For the forty-eight percent
Date : 2016
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 7-8 minutes
Description : A movement fror string quartet developed from ideas from the BISYOC 2016 composition project
First performance : October 8th 2016 Dorstone Church The Eilan String Quartet
op. 39 When evening twilight gathers round
Date : 2015
Description : A short setting of a mystical poem
Length : 2 minutes
First performance : Stephanie Millington and Andrew Morris in St Leonard's Church,Yarpole February 19th 2016
Op. 38 Five weavings
Date : 2014
Approx grade standard : 8
Length : 12 minutes
Description : Five linked pieces for oboe clarinet and bassoon written in September 2014
First performance : Zagreb, Croatia on 27th February 2015 by the Zagrebacki Puhacki Trio
Op. 37 Wu Xing - Five Elements
Date : 2014
Approx grade standard : 8
Length : 22 minutes
First performance : Assembly Rooms Presteigne September 7th 2014 by Theo Jobst and Andrew Morris
Op. 36 Triptych
Date : 2014
Approx grade standard : 8+
Length : 6 minutes
Description : Three linked pieces for soprano and alto saxophones written for Duo Pas de Deux
First performance : Copenhagen, Denmark on 23rd March 2015 by Duo Pas de Deux
Op. 35 Gill's Gift - Lament for a lost piano
Date : 2020
Approx grade standard : 6
Length : c. 5 minutes
Description : Written following the sale of the piano in the Lion Ballroom Leominsterr
First performance : St Leonard's Church, Yarpole in Leominster Festival concert June 2014 given by Harriet Pascoe, Ruth Watson, Helena Dudhill, Harry Gray and Andrew Morris
Op. 34 Ode to Joy
Date : 2011, commissioned by The Britten Singers
Length : 5 minutes
First performance : 2011 by The Britten Singers conducted by Pam White
Op. 33 Apple Tree Hymn
Date : 2011
Length : 3 minutes
First performance : Hereford 2011 Sine Nomine choir. Subsequently performed by Birchpole Singers
Op. 32 Here rolls the sea
Date: 2011
Approx Grade Standard: 7-8
Length: 4mins
Description : A setting of a poem by Rabindrinath Tagore, used as an inscription outside the Barn Theatre at Dartington
Op. 31 A life of Sabbaths here beneath
Date: 2010
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 6mins
Description : A setting of a poem by Thomas Traherne, Herefordshire mystic and poet
First performance : Dartington International Summer School EXAUDI August 2010
Op. 30 The Sun must burn
Date: 2010
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 6mins
Description : A setting of a poem by Thomas Traherne, Herefordshire mystic and poet
First performance : Sine Nomine Hereford Cathedral July 2011
Op. 29b Sequence for Saint Ethelbert
Date: 2010
Approx Grade Standard: 5-6
Length: 2mins
Description : Hymn like setting, written for a project about the saints of Hereford
First performance : Sine Nomine Hereford Cathedral July 2011
Op. 29a The Ballad of Saint Ethelbert's Pillar (Regis Ethelberti)
Date: 2010
Approx Grade Standard: 7-8
Length: 4mins
Description : The story of Saint Ethelbert, written for a project about the saints of Hereford
First performance : Sine Nomine Hereford Cathedral July 2011
Op. 28 Edfrith Mystery Play
Date: 2008
Approx Grade Standard: 7-8
Length: 5 mins
Description : Incidental music fort theatrical production
First performance : at Leominster Priory October 2010
Op. 27 Two Fountains of the Apocalypse
Date: 2008
Approx Grade Standard: 7-8
Length: 5 mins
Description : Incidental music fort theatrical production
First performance : at Leominster Community Centre June 2008
Op. 26 Love Swing
Date: 2007
Approx Grade Standard: 7-8
Length: 5 mins
Description : A joyful setting of a poem by Kabir
First performance : at Dartington International Summer School by Stile Antico August 2007
Op. 25 The Darkness of Night
Date: 2007
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 5 mins
Description : A setting of a mystical poem by Kabir
First performance : Nathalie Chalkley and Andrew Morris St Leonard's Church Yarpole May 2017
Op. 24 Splash Out! - fanfare for opening of Leominster Swimming Pool
Date: 2005
Approx Grade Standard: 6+
Length: 5 mins
Description: Fanfare piece written for the opening of the new swimming pool in Leominster January 14th 2006 First performance : John Prestage, Michael Prestage, Dominic Garman, Advait Rao Leominster Priory, repeated outdoors in Corn Square and at Leominster Swimming Pool January 2006
Op. 23 Musical Remedies after Bach
Date: 2004
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 150 mins
Description: Thirty-eight pieces based on the moods of the Bach Flower Remedies. The set includes pieces for flute, alto sax and trumpet, along with rhythm section of piano bass and drums. Ten Remedies are songs with lyrics by Harriet Edwards. Some of the trumpet pieces were re-written in the summer of 2009
First performance : Mikey Kirkpatrick and Andrew Morris Hereford Sixth Form COllege July 2004
Op. 22 Seasons of Zen Spirit
Date: 2004
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 36 mins
Description: Cycle of four pieces reflecting the seasons of the year through short Zen poems. Extended and quite difficult flute part reflects on concise vocal part. Piano accompaniment uses some strumming strings techniques. First performance : Peter Fletcher Mikey Kirkpatrick and Andrew Morris Hereford Sixth Form College July 2004
Op. 21 God's Grandeur
Date: 2003, revised 2007
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 5 mins
Description: An eight part unaccompanied setting of the famous poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Inspired by hearing the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.
Op. 20 How we built the Priory
Date: 2003
Approx Grade Standard: 5
Length: c.24 mins
Description: Series of short pieces used as linking and scene setting music for play, plus an original song. Three performances in November 2003. DVD recording available.
First performance : Leominster Priory October 2003
Op. 19 Kanizsa
Date: 2001
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 6 mins
Description: Moderately difficult piece written for Sam Haywood who gave the first performance at the Leominster Festival in 2001.
First performance : Sam Haywood Lion Ballroom Leominster June 2001
Op. 18 Globetrotters Ball
Date: 1999-2000
Approx Grade Standard: 6-7
Length: 65 mins
Description: A series of seven separate pieces written for production at Hereford Courtyard Theatre in April 2000. Six performances.
First performance : Hereford Courtyard April 2000
Op. 17 Timetravel: Lemster's Milenium of Musicke
Date: 2000
Approx Grade Standard: 5-7
Length: 18 mins
Description: Commissioned for Millennium BBC Music Live day in May 2000. Performed by a community choir and band as part of a large scale community event. Video and audio recording available.
First performance : Leomisnter Priory May 29th 2000
Op. 16 Infinite Fragments
Date: 1998
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 9 mins
Description: Fourteen short fragments for piano using various extended techniques. Performer decides order of fragments.
First performance : by Joanna MacGregor in Leominster June 1998
Op. 15 Infinite Spiral I
Date: 1997-8
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 6 mins
Description: Single movement piece based on Norgard's Infinity series.
First performance : by Kathy Hinde and Andrew Morris in a concert at the Lion Ballroom in February 1998
Op. 14 Inner Light
Date: 1997
Approx Grade Standard: 8+
Length: 13 mins
Description: Modal theme and variations commissioned for the opening of the Lion Ballroom in Leominster in 1997
First performance : Lion Ballroom Leominster Beethoven String Trio of London. July 1997
Op. 13 Still Waters
Date: 1997
Approx Grade Standard: 5-6
Length: 5 mins
Description: Single movement reflective piece written for COMA, and played by ensemble at summer school in 1997.
Op. 12 Honey Bear
Date: 1997
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 5 mins
Description: Fun but moderately difficult setting of light hearted poem by Eleanor Farjeon. Workshopped by Jane Manning and ensemble at COMA summer school in 1997.
Op. 11 In the beginning
Date: 1996
Approx Grade Standard: 5
Length: 3 mins
Description: Religious pop song written in memory of Emma Lloyd and performed by the Leominster Schools Choir.
First performance : Leominster Schools' Choir Leominster Priory May 1998
Op. 10 Gebrochene Schonheit
Date: 1996
Approx Grade Standard: 7
Length: 4 mins
Description: Reflective piece written in memory of Paul Servis
First performance : at Paul's memorial concert in East London Andrew Morris July 1997.
Op. 9 Awaking in Heaven
Date: 1995
Approx Grade Standard: 7
Length: 13 mins
Description: Three settings of poems by the English C17 mystic Thomas Traherne.
First performance : Tim Cranmore and Andrew Morris Chateau de Rohan Saverne, France October 1995
Op. 8 The Hobbit Songbook
Date: 1994-5
Approx Grade Standard: 4
Length: 28 mins
Description: Sixteen settings of poems from Tolkien�s book, sung and recorded by the Leominster Junior School choir. Suitable for 9 � 13 age range, mostly tonal and straight forward. Needs moderately accomplished pianist.
First performance : Leominster Junior School Choir Leominster Priory June 1995 (Leomisnter Festival concert)
Op. 7 The flute of interior time
Date: 1994
Approx Grade Standard: 7
Length: 15 mins
Description: Three settings of poems by the Sufi mystic poet, Kabir. Sparse scoring.
First performed in workshop concerr COMA summer school in August 1994. Mary King (soprano) Wortley Hall , Further performances with other singers in Leominster and Bleddfa
Op. 6 Three Carols
Date: 1992
Approx Grade Standard: 3
Length: 10 mins
Description: Tonal and tuneful, suitable for schools. One performed several times by Leominster Junior School Choir and broadcast on Classic FM.
Op. 5 Five Bagatelles
Date: 1993
Approx Grade Standard: 5-6
Length: 5 mins
Description: Moderately easy modal pieces with interesting rhythmic challenges. Popular with teenagers.
First performance : Andrew Morris Lion Ballroom 1994
Op. 4 Snowdon Songs
Date: 1991-2
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 13 mins
Description: Atonal settings of Welsh englynion (short poems) in English translations.
First performance : as a set at COMA summer school in September 1993. First one performed by Composers' Ensemble at DISS in 1992.
Op. 3 Tai Chi on a rainy day
Date: 1991
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 4 mins
Description: Quirky tuneful setting of original words inspired by Tai Chi class at Dartington. Tonal with interesting metre changes,
First performance : DISS Ship Studio Amy, Trio Watson and the Composers' Ensemble August 1991
Op. 2 The bright field
Date: 1991
Approx Grade Standard: 8
Length: 4 mins
Description: Atmospheric setting of mystical poem by R.S.Thomas, mostly atonal but with joyful tonal conclusion.
Op.1 Winter Walk
Date: 1990
Approx Grade Standard: 5
Length: 5 mins
Description: Immediately appealing tonal piece with some interesting rhythms. Suitable for youngsters of Grade 4-5 standard.
First performance : Tabitha Rodway Ben Rodway and Andrew Morris St Richard's School Bredenbury February 1991.
Dedicated to memory of Sophie Coghlan.