PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Ross Edwards
- Born in Sydney 23rd Dec 1943
- Studied at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide (Master of Music) and University of Sydney (Doctor of Music)
Ross Edwards
- wrote symphonies, concertos, chamber and vocal music, children’s music, film scores, opera and music for dance.
Ross Edwards
- some of his works designed for the concert hall sometimes require special lighting, movement, costume and visual accompaniment
Ulpirra
- Written in 1993
- composed for treble instruments only
- Ulpirra is an Aboriginal word for pipe or flute
Ulpirra
- uses 3 pentatonix scales
- echoes a native songbird
- Being short and snappy, it is especially useful as an encore piece for recitals
Listening Activity
Work in small groups and create a poem no more than 15 lines on the piece "Ulpirra"
Comment on the pieces' range, tone colour, articulation, contour, A and B sections etc.
