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Arrangements

In addition to original compositions, Martin also enjoys breathing new life into existing works. If you want to perform one of his arrangements, or even if you've got a potential transcription idea in mind and you want to just chat through some options, feel free to get in touch.

Large ensemble

Te Deum by Anton Bruckner (2022)

Transcribed for wind orchestra and choir (originally for symphony orchestra and choir, 1881-1884)

Premiered by the Heysen Singers and Summer Festival Symphonic Winds on January 27, 2023 (cond. Kim Worley: UKARIA Cultural Centre, Mount Barker)

fl.1,2,3, ob.1,2, cor, Bb.cl.1,2,3, bsn.1,2, cbsn, hn.1,2,3,4, Bb.tpt.1,2,3, tbn.1,2, b.tbn, tba, vlc, cb, SATB divisi choir (with soloists)

Commissioned by Brian Chatterton OAM, Adelaide Hills Chamber Players for the 2023 Adelaide Hills Summer Festival of Fine Music

Jammed by Holly Harrison (2022)

Transcribed for wind orchestra (originally for symphony orchestra, 2018)

Duration: approx. 3:30

picc, fl.1,2,3,4, ob.1,2, bsn.1,2, cbsn, Bb.cl.1,2,3,4, b.cl, satb, C.tpt.1,2, Bb.tpt.1,2, hn.1,2,3,4, tbn.1,2, b.tbn, tba, cb, timp, perc

Dissenting Views by Martin Cheney (2022)

Transcribed for wind orchestra (originally for woodwind quartet, piano and vibraphone, 2018)

Duration: 8:00

picc, fl.1,2,3,4, ob.1,2, bsn.1,2, cbsn, Eb.cl., Bb.cl.1,2,3,4, b.cl, satb, Bb.tpt.1,2,3,4, hn.1,2,3,4, tbn.1,2,3, b.tbn, euph, tba, d.bass, pno, perc (4 players)

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Auguries of Innocence by Martin Cheney (2019)

Transcribed for wind orchestra (originally for SATB divisi a cappella choir, 2019)

Premiered by the Adelaide Wind Orchestra and Graduate Singers on October 19, 2019 (cond. Karl Geiger: Elder Hall, Adelaide)

Duration: 11:00

I. sand (3:30)

II. howl (3:00)

III. go (4:30)

fl.1,2, ob.1,2, Bb.cl.1,2,3, bsn.1,2, satb, hn.1,2,3,4, d.bass, SATB divisi choir (can be performed without the SATB divisi choir if desired)

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Rather Be by Clean Bandit (2014)

Arranged for large school orchestra (originally electro-pop track by Jack Patterson, James Napier & Nicole Marshall, 2013)

Premiered by the Concordia College Orchestra (cond. Martin Butler: Concordia College Chapel, Adelaide)

picc, fl, ob, Bb.cl, b.cl, a.sax, t.sax, hn, tpt, tbn, strings, pno, synth, b.gtr, drums, SAB choir with featured vocal and violin soloist

Choral/Vocal

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye by Cole Porter (2018, 2021)

Arranged for SSAA, SAB, SATB divisi a cappella

SSAA version premiered by the Concordia College Div 1 Vocal Ensemble at Generations in Jazz, Mount Gambier.

Ain't It Fun? by Paramore (2016)

Arranged for SATB and piano, with baritone solo

Premiered by the Concordia College Concert Vocal ensemble, 2016

Lanterns by Birds of Tokyo (2013)

Arranged for SAB and piano, with soprano solo

Premiered by the Concordia College Concert Vocal ensemble, 2013

Chamber/Other

sand by Martin Cheney (2022)

Arranged for trio: mezzo, violin & cello (originally the first movement of Auguries of Innocence for SATB divisi a cappella choir)

Duration: 3:30

Premiered by Cheryl Pickering, Helen Ayres & Thomas Marlin on November 20, 2022 (Stangate House, Aldgate)

Commissioned by Recitals Australia for the 2022 ReClassified Festival

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