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“Paxton will Make your ears ping..brings brightly coloured, loopy joy to our ears..sweet energy & frantic humour...It’s jazzy & noisy & oddly serious.” The Guardian
Symphony Orchestra
NEW WORK (30 mins) WP 2026
Symphony Orchestra & Big Band & jazz voice
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Cassa De Musica,
WDR Symphony Orchestra, WDR Big Band, Sofia Jernberg
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NEW WORK (15 mins) WP 2026
String Orhcestra
Published by Ricordi
World Builder Creature (25 mins)
Symphpny Orchestra Elb PHilharmonie NDR Symphony Orhcestra +Alan Gilbert
3.3.3.3 4.3.2.1 3perc.timp pno hrp strings
Ricordi program note
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Love Yous Bus Eyes (5 mins)
Symphpny Orchestra
written for London Symphony Orhcestra
3.3.3.3 4.3.2.1 2perc pno hrp strings
Ricordi
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Pullback Hat Biome Dunk (5mins)
written for WDR Symphony Orchestra, Alex Paxton + Jennifer Walsh
Symphony Orchestra.
(2.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 T+2Perc Hp Strings 12.10.8.6.4
+ improvising soloists optional)
Ricordi
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OD ODY PINK’d (10 mins)
Royal National Scottish Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra.
(2.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 T+2Perc Hp Strings 12.10.8.6.4 )
optional jazz musician improvising soloist.
ALBUM: Happy Music for Orchestra
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Hire from Ricordi More Classical Music (3mins)
based on ENCORE commissioned for the National Youth Orchestra (GB) and BBC Proms. Made in collaboration with NYO students.
Open score for Symphony Orchestra
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Chamber Orchestra
SWEET WISHES (3 mins)Commissioned for Delphian records
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.1 1perc strings: 3.2.2.2.1)
ALBUM: Happy Music for Orchestra
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LOVE KITTENs (5mins)
Commissioned for Delphian records
(2.2.2.2 2.2.2.1 2perc piano strings: 3.2.2.2.1)
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BEACH RUBBLE (4mins)
community orchestra
(version also for children orchestra and adult orchestra)
LARGE ENSEMBLEs
(10+ players)How to Eat your Sexuality (75 mins)
Klangforum Wien, NeueVocalsolisten + ECLAT festival
Just Touch (part 1 of How to Eat your Sexuality)
(25 mins) WP 2025
NeueVocalsolisten + ECLAT festival
6 solo voices + electronics
Ricordi
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Rainy Wet Hair, Breath Share
(part 2 of How to Eat your Sexuality)
(25 mins) WP 2025
Klangforum Wien + ECLAT festival
Fl, Ob, Cl, Fg, Hr, Tr, Pos, 2 Perc, 1 piano, Akk, 2 Vl, Vla, Vlc, Cb
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Falling Smile Clusters, Streaming
(part 2 of How to Eat your Sexuality)
(25 mins) WP 2025
Klangforum Wien, NeueVocalsolisten + ECLAT festival
6 solo voices,Fl, Ob, Cl, Sax, Fg, Hr, Tr, Pos, 2 Perc, 2 Keyboards, Akk, 2 Vl, Vla, Vlc, Cb, electronics
+ E. Guitar
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Shrimp Bit Baby-face (20 mins)
commissioned for Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain and Riot ensemble
1.0.1.0 0.1.1.0 1perc 1Keys 1.0.1.1.1 speakers
ALBUM: Delicious
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Don’t Leave Me Behind (20 mins) WP 2025
Commissioned for Ensemble Modern, Wigmore Hall
1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 2perc.2Pno 2.1.2.1
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Scrunchy Touch Sweetly to Fall (9 mins)
commissioned for IEMA Ensemble, Guadiamus Festival, Impulse Festival
1.1.1.0. 0.1.1.0 Keybaord, perc. strings: 1.0.1.1.1
speakers
ALBUM: Delicious
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iLolli-Pop (25 mins)
Commissioned for Ensemble Modern
1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 2perc.2Pno 2.1.2.1 + improvising soloist. (Versions with option 2nd cello/ extra sampler player optional)
ALBUM: ilollipop
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Levels of Affection (10mins)
Commissioned for the Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Society
(1.1.1.0 0.1.1.0 2Pno 1perc 3.0.2.1
+ improvising soloist optional)
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(1.1.1.0 0.1.1.0 2Pno 1perc 2.1.2.1
+ improvising soloist optional)
ALBUM: Delicious
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WATER MUSIC (9mins)
Commissioned for Delphian records
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.1 2perc 1hrp.1pno strings:2.1.1.1.1 optional: solo water percussionist)
ALBUM: Happy Music for Orchestra
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Bunny (25 mins) 27 April 2025 WP
Ensemble Modern and NDR Big Band
Hamberg Germany
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Blue-Chew Cheerio Earpiece (32mins)
commissioned for riot ensemble and Maerzmusik Festival
1.1.1.0.SAX trp. trb. 2 Keybaords, 2 perc. E.guitar, Double Bass (jazz soloist optional) Published by Ricordi
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Candyfolk Space-Drum (31mins)
Commissioned for the London Sinfionetta
(Picc, clarinet. trumpet, violin, 2Keys, Jazz drum kit, solo improvising trombonist. “Untrained children’s choir.)
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SPUDSPANGLE (8mins)
(1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 2perc. Pno 2.1.1.1 improvising soloist)
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NOW WE ARE DUH-DUR (15mins)
Commissioned for the London Philharmonic Orchestra
for Large Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra (2.2.2.2 2.2.2.1 2.Perc. PnoHrp 3.2.2.2.2)
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STRAWBERRY (12 mins)
for 11 players + voice
(sopsax.altosax.2trbs.synths.kit.ct.vln.vc)
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BYE (10 mins)
For wind, brass and improvisers.
Commissioned for Delphian Records
(flt.cl.bcl.altosax.tnrsax.2trbs.epno)
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MEDIUM ENSEMBLEs
(4-10 players)Needy Smile Corners WP 2025 (20mins) (also 5 and 10 mins versions)
Gtr, keys, Drumkit, Saxophone
Paris Autmn Festival
Ensemble Nikel
Spit Crystal Yeast-rack, dripping.
(in Orange) (22 mins) Wp 21 June 2023
commissioned Explore ensemble, Wigmore Hall &
Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival
Flute, Clarinet, Keys, Violin , Viola, Cello
ALBUM: Delicious
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Cream Cream Waterfall Scream (15 mins) WP April 2024
Clarinet, trumpet, Trombone, Voice
commissioned for Load Bang Ensemble
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MUSIC for BOSCH PEOPLE (16 mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
2sax. 2trb. kit. 2 Egtr. + electronics
(quartet version also available)
ALBUM: Delicious
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Commissioned by Dream-musics ensemble
( trombone, String octet, Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards)
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SOME PRAYER (25mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
(sopsax.trb.kit.Egtr. + electronics)
1. NIGHT PICTURES [ Listen]
2. PRAYER with Strings [ Listen]
3. IN the DARKNESS [ Listen]
4. LIKE I KNOW [ Listen]
5. PRAYER. LIKE in HOT PINK [ Listen]
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ESTAMPI (10mins)
Commissioned by Slide action
for trombone quartet
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BAND (13 mins)
For brass quintet
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FLORRID HORRID (15mins)
String Quartet
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FANFARE Fanfare ( 1 mins)
commissioned by National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Norwich Festival)
2 trumpets, Soprano saxophone, Alto saxophone, trombone
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Trios, duets and solos
Cuddly Wuddly (22 mins)
Solo acoustic Piano
1. Squishy Chair Hair - 6 mins
2. How could you say that to me? - 4 mins
3. Hot Cup with Sticky Bottom - 3 mins
4. Potato Smell T-shirt with Cooking Fat - 6 mins
5. Accompanied by Holy Voices - 3 mins 1⁄2 mins
6. Outside Rain from Inside with the Window Slightly Open
- 3 mins 1⁄2 mins
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DADD’S Faries (5 mins)
Commissioned for the London Symphony Orchestra
(Picc. Oboe, 3 violins ) or (picc, clarinet, Vln, Vla, Vc)
ALBUM: Delicious
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Just Gum Friends (12 mins)
Commissioned by Gaudeamus Festival
Amplified Harpsichord and Percussion, electronic
also : Keys and Clarinet version.
ALBUM: Delicious
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CAR PIG (9 mins)
Commissioned by Zubin Kanga.
Solo Keyboards
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SOMEIMTES VOICES (10 mins)
Commissioned for Hyper Duo
Keyboards and Drum Kit duo
(Keyboard Duo version arrangement by Bertram Wee)
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TELLSONG (When I see a Disney Movie I am moved to salty tears)
for wind instrument (recorder, Saxophone, Clarinet)
Saxophone version
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Lurv Ya
solo violin (4 mins)
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Apocalypse Flower (12 mins)
Solo Trombone/Sackbut
commissioned by Emily White & British Trombone Society
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Water Butt: Snorkel Lovers (8 mins) WP 2024
saxophone and accordian
commisioned byMZ duo
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GO-PLAY (1min)
Solo piano
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Twochant
Flute and Clarinet (8mins)
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Valentine Drum kit solo
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Stage Works, Voice and Songs
Vocal Ensemble
How to Eat your Sexuality (75 mins)
Just Touch (part 1 of How to Eat your Sexuality)
(25 mins) WP 2025
NeueVocalsolisten + ECLAT festival
6 solo voices
1. Only Friends (streaming)
2. Squirming Corners SHuteye Light Hockets (dream diary)
3. Pony onf hte Phone (radio show phone-in)
4. Fax Me
5. Great Big doggy (Voice Message)
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Falling Smile Clusters, Streaming
(part 2 of How to Eat your Sexuality)
(25 mins) WP 2025
Klangforum Wien, NeueVocalsolisten + ECLAT festival
6 solo voices,Fl, Ob, Cl, Sax, Fg, Hr, Tr, Pos, 2 Perc, 2 Keyboards, Akk, 2 Vl, Vla, Vlc, Cb, electronics
+ E. Guitar
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Blow Blow Blow thou Bitter Wind (3 mins)
SATB solo voices.
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Rainy Rain Rain (the rain it raineth every day)
6 solo voices and Piano
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MEANY (8mins)
commisioned for London Jazz Festival & London Sinfionetta
(flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano, violin, cello, Jazz Jazz Drums, E.bass. Jazz Vocalist) + improvising soloist optional
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STRAWBERRY (12 mins)
for 11 players + voice
(sopsax.altosax.2trbs.synths.kit.ct.vln.vc)
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Candyfolk Space-Drum (31mins)
Commissioned for the London Sinfionetta
(Picc, clarinet. trumpet, violin, 2Keys, Jazz drum kit, solo improvising trombonist. “Untrained children’s choir.)
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NOGGIN & the WHALE (50mins)
Band, Orchestra of Children, Youth Orchestra, Children’s Chorus, soloists, narrator.
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HASLINGFIELD TAPESTRY (15mins)
Commissioned for Making Music
Adult choir SATB, Children’s choir, String orchestra, Organ, Keyboards, Solo improviser.
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SONG: SHEOL the Whale (3 mins)
Commisioned for London Philharmonic Orchestra.
for Voice and Piano and (optional) B. Clarinet
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SONG: Lighthouseman (4mins)
commisioned for Emma Smith
Lead sheet
Voice, rhythm section and string quartet
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SONG: Windmill Woman (6 mins)
SATB chorus and piano
(soloists and other arrangments available)
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I Can Hear Bells (6mins)
Commissioned for Making Music
Adult choir SATB, Children’s choir, String orchestra, Organ,
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BEL and the DRAGON (20mins) S.M-S.T.B.B. (1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 perc pno/synth 1.1.1.1.1)
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Jazz Ensembles
Bunny (25 mins) 27 April 2025 WP
Ensemble Modern and NDR Big Band
Hamberg Germany
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HARPY Days (8mins)
Commissioned by Dream-musics ensemble
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BIG GAY Cartoon MACHING (9 mins) WP 2025
(recorder, trombone, tuba Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards)
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Rescue Jam (10mins)
Commissioned by Dream-musics ensemble
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CORN CRACK DREAMS (3mins)
Commissioned by Nevis Ensemble and Non-classical
(trombone, Drumkit, Sampler/Keyboards.)
ALBUM: ilollipop
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MUSIC for BOSCH PEOPLE (16 mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
2sax. 2trb. kit. 2 Egtr. + electronics
(quartet version also available)
ALBUM: Delicious
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Valentine
Arpeggiator and improvisers
(Drum kit (optional improvisers)
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I know, You Know(8 mins)
commissioned by National Youth Jazz Collective
Open score for Jazz Ensemble
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MEANY (8mins)
commisioned for London Jazz Festival & London Sinfionetta
(flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano, violin, cello, Jazz Jazz Drums, E.bass. Jazz Vocalist) + improvising soloist optional
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SOME PRAYER (25mins)
Commissioned for Birmingham Records Company and NMC label
(sopsax.trb.kit.Egtr. + electronics)
1. NIGHT PICTURES [ Listen]
2. PRAYER with Strings [ Listen]
3. IN the DARKNESS [ Listen]
4. LIKE I KNOW [ Listen]
5. PRAYER. LIKE in HOT PINK [ Listen]
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Candyfolk Space-Drum (31mins)
Commissioned for the London Sinfionetta
(Picc, clarinet. trumpet, violin, 2Keys, Jazz drum kit, solo improvising trombonist. “Untrained children’s choir.)
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SONG: Lighthouseman (4mins)
commisioned for Emma Smith
Lead sheet
Voice, rhythm section and string quartet
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Big Band works
Bunny (25 mins) 27 April 2025 WP
LIGHTHOUSEMAN (6mins)
Big Band + vocalist
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ROSIE FINGERED DAWN (8mins)
Big Band
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SWART of the ORCHID (10mins)
Big Band
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SCARECROW’s FOUL (10mins)
Big Band and narrator
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Concert WORKs for children instrumental performers
Children’s Orchestra . Open score. (30+ children)NOGGIN & the WHALE (50mins)
Band, Orchestra of Children, Youth Orchestra, Children’s Chorus, soloists, narrator.
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BEACH RUBBLE (version also for children orchestra and adult orchestra)
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YOU ARE SO OLD (from massed forces Old Noggin and the Whale) 4 mins
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BIRD MONSTER
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MUFFIN
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the SOUND of MAGIC
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RAIN it Raineth
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GRUMBLETROT and GROVALSNOT
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LET ME SEE YOUR ACTING
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GEME GOOD PRESENTS
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SMELLING TEST
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STOP MESSIN’ wiv MY SKY
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FLY like a KITCHEN[ Listen]
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PAPER MACHE BALLOON HEAD
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Songs for children
Grimly Sing (from Candyfolk Space-Drum)
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Pudding Tummy
voices & piano
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NOGGIN & the WHALE (50mins)
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Don’t Lick Clothes
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My Mom is Real Big Fish
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You are So Old (from Noggin and the whale)
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The Very Smelly Stable
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Go So Fah
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Light Song
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Snails on Me shoulders
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I like chocolate in my tea
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Cannons/rounds
Salamanda Onsie
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Cling Sings the barrel (from Noggin and the whale)
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When I can Fly
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I love the way you pick your nose
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Underground Crisp Farm
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Gravy Art
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Shout into the Silence
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Not While I’m Around Stephen Sondheim
Vox, Rhythm section and string quartet. Emma SmithBuy from Alex Paxton Music
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Erlkönig Franz Schubert
Violin duet X.Y Ensemble Sara Cubarsi & Mayah Kadish
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TEXT
Composing , Improvising and Child-like intuitionArcana X (2022)
commissioned by John Zorn and Tzadik Label
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Germany, Austria*, Czech Republic
Music for hire and grand rights for ensembles, orchestras and broadcasters
Lasse Müller
Manager Rental
t. +49 30 166359897
m. +49 175 412 81 85
Lasse.Mueller@umusic.com