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Music for school choir by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 28eA Poem Just For You (1989)
for SSA, flute, cello, piano
written for high school girls' choir
Available from the composer


Opus 46aBehind Our Masks (1991)
for piano and voices
This school show takes a realistic and humorous view of adolescent relationships; the music is jazzy in style, and singable by just about anyone.
Available from Playmarket


Opus 137aCat in the Dark (2008)
for treble voices, clarinet and piano
A short fun song for children's choir setting a poem by Margaret Mahy about a cat.
Available from the composer


Opus 137bCat in the Dark (2008)
for treble voices and piano
A short fun song for children's choir setting a poem by Margaret Mahy about a cat.
Available from the composer


Opus 28dDear Examiner (1989)
for SSA, flute, cello, piano
A humourous and catchy song, written for high school girls' choir
Available from the composer


Opus 54bHe Moemoea (1992)
for voices and piano
Designed for quick learning, this lyrical song has proved popular with choirs and soloists.
published by Bellbird Publications


Opus 65bMoa music (1997)
A collection of 18 songs by Anthony Ritchie and Suzanne Court, aimed at pre-school and junior school age. Lively and tuneful songs on the theme of NZ animal life, ranging from extinct moa to domestic cats and dogs. The recordings involve a colourful mixture of piano, guitar, synthesizer and various sound effects to enhance the images of the songs.
Some copies available from Anthony Ritchie


Opus 65cSwinging Ducks and Yellow Trucks (1997)
A collection of 19 songs for pre-school and junior school ages by Anthony Ritchie and Dunedin composer Graeme Perkins, with attractive and imaginative accompaniments produced by Paul Wheeler and Graeme Perkins on cassette tape. The song book includes the words only. Lively and colourful songs about many aspects of NZ life, including the popular 'Duck Shake'
Some copies available from Anthony Ritchie


Opus 117Three Images (2005)
for female voices, horn and piano
These three songs, written for school choir, reflect the strong and beautiful images created by the New Zealand poets Apirana Taylor and James K. Baxter.
Available from the composer


Opus 28cTutira Mai (1988)
for SSA, flute, cello, piano
Arrangement of a traditional Maori song designed for high school performance. It has been widely performed.
Available from Bellbird Publications


Opus 39bTwo further songs for Columba College (1991)
for SSA, cello, flute and piano
The languid and lyrical 'Kowhai Tree' and the quirky and funny 'First day at School'.
Available from the composer


Opus 28aTwo Maori Songs (1988)
for SSA, flute, cello, piano
Arrangements of traditional Maori songs designed for high school performance. Tutira Mai in particular has been widely performed.
Available from the composer


Opus 28bTwo Songs of the City (1988)
for SSA, flute, cello, piano
These approachable songs were composed for high school groups, and have proved popular among choirs. Recently they were published in America.
published by Treble Clef Music


Opus 39aTwo Songs for Columba College (1989)
for SSA, cello, flute and piano
These approachable songs were composed for high school groups, and include the amusing and lively 'The Owl and the Astronaut'.
Available from the composer