Upon the Dark Water (1991)
(for Vocal Sextet or Choir SSATBB)

This set of three pieces was commissioned and premiered by The Song Company with assistance from the music Board of The Australia Council. It is dedicated to Roland Peelman, conductor of the premiere and first recording. The piece has also enjoyed performances in the UK (Arcadian Singers) and the US (Cantori New York).

1. This public figure

2. Upon the dark water

3. A cicada in the blackbird's beak