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Contents

School Opera
Orchestra
Orchestra and Chorus
Chorus
Instrumental Ensemble
Voice(s) and Instruments
Instrumental
Voice
Wind and Brass Band
Educational
Address for Publishers, Distributors and Other Contacts
Homepage and Biography

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 mins.
    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 mins.
    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 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE CAMLANN GAME (1987)
    Instrumentation: piano, school instruments, chorus, soloists
    Text: Bob Williams
    Duration: 65 mins.
    Commissioned by: Aberlour School
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE RETURN OF ODYSSEUS (1988)
    Instrumentation: piano duet, percussion, chorus, soloists
    Text: David Bedford
    Duration: 50 mins.
    Commissioned by: W11 Children's Opera
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • ANNA (1992-93)
    Instrumentation: orchestra, two choirs, soloists
    Text: Allison Powell, Chloe Phillips
    Duration: 70 mins.
    Commissioned by: The City of London School for Girls
    Published by: David Bedford

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ORCHESTRA

  • THIS ONE FOR YOU (1965)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 11 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • GASTRULA (1968)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • STAR'S END (1974)
    Instrumentation: solo electric guitar, electric base guitar, percussion,
    orchestra
    Duration: 46 mins.
    Commissioned by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • ALLELUIA TIMPANIS (1976)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • PRELUDE FOR A MARITIME NATION (1981)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 7 mins.
    Commissioned by: English Tourist Board
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • OCEAN STAR A DREAMING SONG (1981)
    Instrumentation: youth or amateur orchestra
    Duration: 11 mins.
    Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE VALLEY SLEEPER, THE CHILDREN, THE SNAKES AND THE GIANT (1983)
    Instrumentation: chamber orchestra
    Duration: 18 mins.
    Commissioned by: English Sinfonia
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SYMPHONY NO.1 (1984)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 16 mins.
    Commissioned by: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE TRANSFIGURATION (1988)
    Instrumentation: chamber orchestra, piano, percussion
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: New English Orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • IN PLYMOUTH TOWN (1992)
    Instrumentation: chamber orchestra
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Commissioned by: English Sinfonia
    Published by: David Bedford

  • ALLISON'S OVERTURE (1992)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Wiltshire Youth Orchestra
    Published by: David Bedford

  • ALLISON'S CONCERTO (1993)
    Instrumentation: solo trumpet, orchestra
    Duration: 10 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: English Sinfonia
    Published by: David Bedford

  • COLCHESTER VARIATIONS (1995 )
    Instrumentation: full orch., euph, instead of tuba., 2 perc.
    Duration: 7 mins
    Commissioned by: Colchester High School for Girls
    Published by: David Bedford

  • LEVELS (1995 )
    Instrumentation: youth and professional string orchestras
    Duration: 6 mins
    Commissioned by: Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra/John Farrer
    Published by: David Bedford

  • AT THE SIGN OF THE CRUMHORN (1998)
    Instrumentation: orchestra
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: David Bedford

  • OBOE CONCERTO (1998)
    Instrumentation: oboe, strings
    Duration: 15 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Paul Goodwin/The Academy of Ancient Music
    Published by: David Bedford

  • ODYSSEY 3000 (2000)
    Instrumentation: strings, recorders, percussion, drama groups, dance groups
    Duration: 50 mins
    Commissioned by: Symphony Hall Birmingham education department
    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 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: London Philharmonic Orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • TWELVE HOURS OF SUNSET (1974)
    Instrumentation: mixed choir and orchestra
    Text: Roy Harper
    Duration: 30 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE ODYSSEY (1976)
    Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra
    Text: Homer
    Duration: 50 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • OF BEARES, FOXES AND MANY, MANY WONDERS (1978)
    Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra
    Text: Richard Hakluyt
    Duration: 11 mins.
    Commissioned by: London Chorale
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE SONG OF THE WHITE HORSE (1978)
    Instrumentation: choir (approx 30 unbroken voices) and orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition
    Duration: 22 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • REQUIEM (1980)
    Instrumentation: soprano solo, chorus and orchestra
    Text: Robert Louis Stephenson
    Duration: 2 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • INTO THY WONDROUS HOUSE (1987)
    Instrumentation: orchestra, chorus, children's chorus and soprano solo
    Text: Isaiah, Kenneth Patchen
    Duration: 40 mins.
    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 mins.
    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 mins
    Commissioned by: Norfolk and Norwich Festival
    Published by: David Bedford

  • A CHARM OF BLESSINGS (1996-1997)
    Instrumentation: chorus, children's chorus, soloists and orchestra
    Duration: 35 mins.
    Text: Carmina Gadelica
    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 mins
    Commissioned by: Harlow Chorus
    Published by: David Bedford

  • THE CITY AND THE STARS (2000)
    Instrumentation: chorus and orchestra
    Text: Arthur C. Clarke
    Duration: 35 mins
    Commissioned by: Crouch End Festival Chorus
    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 mins
    Commissioned by Dartington International Summer School
    Publisher: David Bedford

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CHORUS

  • TWO POEMS FOR CHORUS (1963)
    Instrumentation: mixed chorus
    Text: Kenneth Patchen
    Duration: 16 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE GOLDEN WINE IS DRUNK (1974)
    Instrumentation: 16 solo voices
    Text: Ernest Dowson
    Duration: 12 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Electric Phoenix
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • OF STARS, DREAMS AND CYMBALS (1982)
    Instrumentation: mixed chorus
    Text: Sir Thomas Browne
    Duration: 11 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • AN ISLAND IN THE MOON (1985-86)
    Instrumentation: mixed chorus
    Text: William Blake
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Singcircle
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • GERE CURAM MEI FINIS (1987)
    Instrumentation: 4 soloists and electronics
    Text: Kenneth Patchen
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Commissioned by: South Bank Centre/Electric Phoenix
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • A CHARM OF GRACE (1994)
    Instrumentation: 24 voices
    Text: Carmina Gadelica
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: David Bedford

  • LIFT UP YOUR HEADS (1997)
    Instrumentation: SAATTBB
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Text: Handel (from Messiah)
    Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Tatty Theo
    Published by: David Bedford

  • THE GRACE OF LOVE (1999)
    Instrumentation: choir
    Duration: 5 and a half mins.
    Commissioned by: Marcus Davey, Norfolk and Norwich Festival
    Published by: David Bedford

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

  • PIECE FOR MO (1963)
    Instrumentation: perc, vib, accdn, vln(3), vcl, db
    Duration: 9 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • FIVE (1963)
    Instrumentation: string quintet
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • TRONA FOR 12 (1967)
    Instrumentation: fl, ob, cl, bsn, 2 tpt, 2tbn, 2 vln, vla, vcl
    Duration: 10 mins
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • PENTOMINO (1968)
    Instrumentation: wind quintet
    Duration: 13 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • A GARLAND FOR DR K (1969)
    Instrumentation: fl/picc/a.fl, cl/Eb cl/b. cl, vln/vla, vcl, pno/cemb
    Duration: 2 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE GARDEN OF LOVE (1963)
    Instrumentation: fl, cl, hn, tpt, db, rock band
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Published by: David Bedford

  • THE SWORD OF ORION (1970)
    Instrumentation: fl, cl, vln, vcl, metronomes (4), 32 perc (2 players)
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • WITH 100 KAZOOS (1971)
    Instrumentation: fl, ob, cl, b.cl, hn, tpt, tbn, string quartet
    Duration: 18 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • NURSE'S SONG WITH ELEPHANTS (1971)
    Instrumentation: 10 acoustic guitars and singer
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Commissioned by: Omega Players
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • JACK OF SHADOWS (1973)
    Instrumentation: viola solo, fl (4), hn (2), tbn, tba, vcl (2), db (2)
    Duration: 14 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • A HORSE, HIS NAME WAS HUNRY FENCEWAVER WALKINS (1973)
    Instrumentation: acoustic guitar solo, fl, cl, pno, vln, vcl, db
    Duration: 12 mins.
    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 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Electric Candle
    Published by: David Bedford

  • CIRCE VARIATIONS (1976)
    Instrumentation: cl, pno, vln, vcl
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Capricorn
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS (1976)
    Instrumentation: fl, ob, cl, bsn, timp, elec. guitar, elec bass guitar (both
    with fuzz pedals),vln 1 and vln 2, vla, vcl Duration: 25 mins.
    Commissioned by: Harrogate Festival
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • FRIDIOF KENNINGS (1980)
    Instrumentation: saxophone quartet
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Commissioned by: Myrha Saxophone Quartet
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SYMPHONY FOR 12 MUSICIANS (1981)
    Instrumentation: fl, ob (2), cl, hn, bsn, vln (2), vla, vcl, bd, perc
    Duration: 23 mins.
    Commissioned by: Endymion Ensemble
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • STRING QUARTET IN A MINOR (1981)
    Instrumentation: string quartet
    Duration: 16 mins.
    Commissioned by: Locrian String Quartet
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SEXTET (1981)
    Instrumentation: wind quintet and piano
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Gordonstoun School
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • PENTAQUIN (1985)
    Instrumentation: fl/picc, cl, vla, hp, perc(1)
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Uroboros Ensemble
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • FOR TESS (1985)
    Instrumentation: brass quintet
    Duration: 11 mins.
    Commissioned by: Equale Brass
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • ERKENNE MICH (1988)
    Instrumentation: fl/a. fl, ob/cor, b.cl, vib
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Uroboros ensemble
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • CADENZAS AND INTERLUDES (1992)
    Instrumentation: 2 cl, vla, cl, db
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble
    Published by: David Bedford

  • RECORDER CONCERTO (1994)
    Instrumentation: solo recorder, strings
    Duration: 17 mins.
    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 mins
    Commissioned by: John Lewis Partnership
    Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE(S) AND INSTRUMENTS

  • MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT (1965)
    Instrumentation: Soprano, fl, cl, melodica, pno, vln, vcl
    Duration: 25 mins.
    Text: Kenneth Patchen
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THAT WHITE AND RADIANT LEGEND (1966)
    Instrumentation: soprano, speaker, fl, ob, cl, bsn, vln, vcl, db
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Text: Kenneth Patchen
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE TENTACLES OF THE DARK NEBULA (1969)
    Instrumentation: tenor, vln (3), vla (2), db
    Duration: 14 mins.
    Text: Arthur C. Clarke
    Commissioned by: Peter Pears
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • HOLY THURSDAY WITH SQUEAKERS (1972)
    Instrumentation: soprano, elec piano, vla/org, sop sax/bsn, perc
    Duration: 13 mins.
    Text: William Blake
    Commissioned by: Macnaghten Concerts
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • WHEN I HEARD THE LEARNED ASTRONOMER (1972)
    Instrumentation: tenor, fl(2), ob(2), cl(2), bsn(2), hn(3), tbn, b.tbn, tba
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Text: Walt Whitman/Cammille Flammarion
    Commissioned by: Peter Pears
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT (1977)
    Instrumentation: 2 tenors, pno, small organ
    Duration: 11 minutes
    Text: Walt Whitman
    Commissioned by: Peter Pears
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • VOCODER SEXTET (1981)
    Instrumentation: fl, cl, vln, vcl, vocalist and EMS recorder
    Duration: 16 min
    Text: David Bedford
    Commissioned by: Apollo Ensemble
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE JUNIPER TREE (1982)
    Instrumentation: soprano, recorder, harpsicord
    Duration: 21 mins.
    Text: Terry Bagg
    Commissioned by: Fiona Dobie, Iain Ledingham and Evelyn Nallen
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • THE OCD BAND AND THE MINOTAUR (1990)
    Instrumentation: soprano, fl, cl, vln, vcl, elec guitar, pno
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Text: Elisabeth Gorla
    Commissioned by: Jane Manning
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • EVEN NOW (1990)
    Instrumentation: soprano, cl(2), vla, vcl, db
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Text: Ernest Dowson
    Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • MAGGIE'S FAREWELL (1991)
    Instrumentation: soprano, cl(2), vla, vcl, db
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Text: Mrs Thatcher
    Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble
    Published by: David Bedford

  • THE BIRD OF THE MOUNTAIN (1991)
    Instrumentation: soprano, cl(2), vla, vcl, db
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Text: Kenneth Patchen
    Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble
    Published by: David Bedford

  • TOURISTEN DACHAU (1992)
    Instrumentation: soprano, fl, ob, cl, vln, vla, perc, male voices
    Duration: 25 mins.
    Text: Michael White
    Commissioned by: Spitalfields Festival
    Published by: David Bedford

  • MY MOTHER MY SISTER AND I (1994)
    Instrumentation: 3 sopranos, backing tape, (DAT available from composer)
    Text: Allison Powell
    Duration: 25 mins.
    Commissioned by: Self Made Music Theatre
    Published by: David Bedford

  • INVENTRESS OF THE VOCAL FRAME (1997)
    Instrumentation: counter tenor, harpsichord, 2 baroque violins, baroque 'cello
    Duration:6 mins.
    Text: Dryden
    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 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • 18 BRICKS LEFT ON APRIL 21st (1967)
    Instrumentation: 2 Electric Guitars
    Duration: 19 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • PIANO PIECE 2 (1968)
    Instrumentation: solo piano
    Duration: 7 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • YOU ASKED FOR IT (1969)
    Instrumentation: acoustic guitar
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Commissioned by: Tim Walker
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SPILLIHPNERAK (1972)
    Instrumentation: solo viola
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Karen Phillips
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • ELEGY AND CAPRICE (1981)
    Instrumentation: ob, pno
    Duration: 4 mins.
    Commissioned by: Marjorie Downward
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • TOCCATA IN D MINOR (1981)
    Instrumentation: solo piano
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Roger Woodward
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SONATA IN ONE MOVEMENT (1981)
    Instrumentation: solo piano
    Duration: 18 mins.
    Commissioned by: Vancouver New Music Society
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • FIVE DIVERSIONS (1983)
    Instrumentation: two flutes
    Duration: 5 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • CROTCHET = 120 (1984)
    Instrumentation: bass clarinet and tape delay
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: Harry Sparnaay
    Published by: David Bedford

  • DIVERSIONS (1985)
    Instrumentation: 2 Flutes
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • DIAFONE (1985)
    Instrumentation: flute and vibraphone
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • IN MEMORIAM (1986)
    Instrumentation: solo piano
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Commissioned by: Thalia Myers
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • VERSES AND CHORUSES (1986)
    Instrumentation: two acoustic guitars
    Duration: 7 mins.
    Commissioned by: Tom Dupre and Richard Hand
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • 5 EASY PIECES (1987)
    Instrumentation: alto saxophone and piano
    Duration: 18 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • HOQUETUS DAVID (1987)
    Instrumentation: two pianos
    Duration: 5 mins.
    Commissioned by: Summerscope 1987
    Published by: David Bedford

  • MA NON SEMPRE (1987)
    Instrumentation: solo piano
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Commissioned by: Katherine Howard
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • MEMORIES OF ULLAPOOL (1988)
    Instrumentation: flute and guitar or harp
    Duration: 5 mins.
    Commissioned by: Tim Walker
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • BACKINGS (1990)
    Instrumentation: soprano saxophone and backing tape
    Duration: 20 mins.
    Commissioned by: John Harle
    Published by: David Bedford

  • SAY NOT THE STRUGGLE NAUGHT AVAILETH (1991)
    Instrumentation: solo organ
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Commissioned by: NALGO
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • HEY PRESTO (1994)
    Instrumentation: clarinet solo
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Commissioned by: Nick Hayes
    Published by: David Bedford

  • PIERS DE RESISTANCE (1995)
    Instrumentation: recorder solo
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Commissioned by: Piers Adams
    Published by: David Bedford

  • OH EVA, HEAR MY LAMENT (1997)
    Instrumentation: flute, piano
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Rebecca Larsen
    Published by: David Bedford

  • THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUR HAIR (1998)
    Instrumentation: oboe, piano
    Duration: 5mins.
    Commissioned by: Nick Daniel
    Published by: David Bedford

  • STRING QUARTET 2 (1997-1998)
    Instrumentation: string quartet
    Duration: 25 mins.
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Christie Anderson/King of Hearts, Norwich
    Published by: David Bedford

  • McSAX (1999)
    Instrumentation: solo soprano saxophone
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Gerard McChrystal
    Published by: David Bedford

  • DREAMS OF STAC POLLAIDH (1999)
    Instrumentation: solo bassoon
    Duration: 6 mins
    Commissioned by: Laurence Perkins
    Published by: David Bedford

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VOICE

  • O NOW THE DRENCHED LAND WAKES (1965)
    Instrumentation: baritone and piano duet
    Duration: 7 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • COME IN HERE CHILD (1968)
    Instrumentation: soprano and amplified piano
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SOME STARS ABOVE MAGNITUDE 2.9 (1971)
    Instrumentation: soprano and piano
    Duration: 4 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • AN EASY DECISION (1972)
    Instrumentation: soprano and piano
    Duration: 2 mins.
    Text by: Kenneth Patchen
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • BECAUSE HE LIKED TO BE AT HOME (1974)
    Instrumentation: tenor (also playing treble recorder) and harp
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Text by:Kenneth Patchen
    Commissioned by: Peter Pears
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • BE MUSIC NIGHT (1986)
    Instrumentation: soprano and piano
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Text by: Kenneth Patchen
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • EPITAPHS (1995)
    Instrumentation: baritone and piano
    Duration: 10 mins
    Text: gravestones
    Commissioned by: Roderick Williams and David Wickham
    Published by: David Bedford

  • FOUND IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD (1995)
    Instrumentation: version 1: soprano and piano, version 2: soprano, 2 cl, vla,
    cel, dbs
    Duration: 1 mins
    Text: gravestones
    Commissioned by: Composers Ensemble
    Published by: David Bedford

  • I THIRST FOR SHADOWS (1998)
    Instrumentation: solo counter tenor
    Duration: 8 mins.
    Commissioned by: Oxford Contemporary Music Festival/Nick Clapton
    Text: Lorca
    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 mins.
    Commissioned by: Huddersfield Festival
    Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

  • SEA AND SKY AND GOLDEN HILL (1985)
    Instrumentation: wind band
    Duration: 12 mins.
    Commissioned by: BASBWE
    Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

  • RONDE FOR ISOLDE (1986)
    Instrumentation: wind band (version for orchestra also available)
    Duration: 10 mins.
    Commissioned by: National Wind Band of Scotland
    Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

  • SYMPHONY 2 (1987)
    Instrumentation: wind band
    Duration: 14 mins.
    Commissioned by: Herts Wind Band
    Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

  • TOCCATA FOR TRISTAN (1989)
    Instrumentation: brass band
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Commissioned by: BBC
    Published by: Novello and Co Ltd

  • CANZONA (1992)
    Instrumentation: solo trombone, tpt (4), flg, hn, tbn (3), euph, tba, perc
    Duration: 14 mins.
    Commissioned by: Corus Brass Ensemble
    Published by: David Bedford

  • SUSATO VARIATIONS (1992)
    Instrumentation: piano solo, fl (3), ob (3), cl (3), bsn (3), hn (4), tpt (3),
    tbn (3), tba, perc (3)
    Duration: 21 mins.
    Commissioned by: BASBWE Education Trust
    Published by: David Bedford

  • CANONS AND CADENZAS (1995-96)
    Instrumentation: wind band
    Duration: 15 mins
    Commissioned by: Frederick Fennell
    Published by: G and M Brand Publications Ltd.

  • REQUIEM (1998)
    Instrumentation: brass band
    Duration: 11 mins.
    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 mins
    Commissioned by: Hampshire Youth Orchestra
    Published by: David Bedford

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EDUCATIONAL

  • WHITEFIELD MUSIC 1 (1966)
    Instrumentation: 12 metallaphones, 12 bottles and 4 drums
    Duration: 8 mins.
    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 mins. 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 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • IT'S EASIER THAN IT LOOKS (1970)
    Instrumentation: 8 descant recorders
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • BALLOON MUSIC 1 (1973)
    Instrumentation: from 2 - 1,000 balloons
    Duration: 6 mins.
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • SEASCAPES (1986)
    Instrumentation: strings and 4 school groups
    Duration: 30 mins.
    Commissioned by: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • FRAMEWORKS (1989-90)
    Instrumentation: ob (2), hn (2), strings, 4 school orchestral groups
    Duration: 30 mins. approx
    Commissioned by: English Sinfonia
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • STORIES FROM THE DREAMTIME (1991)
    Instrumentation: 40 hearing impaired children, orchestra, speaker, signer
    Duration: 35 mins.
    Text: David Bedford from Aboriginal legends
    Commissioned by: Music and the Deaf
    Published by: Universal Edition

  • TRAVELLING WEST (1995)
    Instrumentation: any instruments ad lib.
    Duration: 3 mins.
    Commissioned by: Schools Curriculum Assessment Authority
    Published by: David Bedford

  • TIDDALIK THE FROG (1997)
    Instrumentation: violin, 'cello, piano, primary school group
    Duration: 15 mins.
    Text: Allison Bedford
    Commissioned by: The Dartington String Trio
    Published by: David Bedford

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ADDRESSES

  • Universal Edition
    48 Great Marlborough Street
    London W1V 2BN
    Tel: 0171 437 5203
    Fax: 0171 437 6115

  • Novello and Co Ltd
    Music Sales
    8/9 Frith Street
    London W1V 5TZ
    Tel: 0171 434 0066
    Fax: 0171 287 6329

  • David Bedford
    39 Shakespeare Road
    London NW7 4BA
    Tel/Fax: 0181 959 3165
    E mail dvbmus@aol.com

  • NMC Records
    Francis House
    Francis Street
    London SW1P 1DE
    Tel: 0171 828 3432

  • Voiceprint Records
    Sunrise House
    Gas House Lane
    Houghton Le Spring
    Tyne and Wear DH4 5AL
    Tel: 0191 512 1105
    Fax: 0191 512 1104

  • Maecenas Music Ltd
    5 Bushey Close
    Old Barn Lane
    Kenley
    Surrey CR8 5AU
    Tel:0181 660 3914
    Fax:0181 668 5273

  • G & M Brand Publications Ltd.
    PO Box 367
    Aylesbury
    Bucks HP22 1LJ
    Tel: 01296 682220
    Fax: 01296 681989

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