Knights of Wybornia
(2017)
for trombone consort
commissioned by St Mary's Cathedral College
premiered by St Mary’s Cathedral College and guests on 23 June 2017 at the Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, NSW, Australia
in honour of Michael Wyborn
featured in St Mary’s Cathedral College Annual Concert (2017)
score available through The Australian Music Centre
duration: 4’
genre: Chamber - Large
category: Ambrosia, Utile Dulci
Knights of Wybornia was written in honour of celebrated trombonist and teacher Michael Wyborn. Scored (unsurprisingly!) for a twelve-piece consort of alto, tenor and bass trombones, it reflects in its forthright character his impressive twenty-five years of service to St Mary's Cathedral College, and in its numbers and playful back-and-forth the vibrant siblinghood of his former students. The piece is also a personal thank-you from the composer for kind words in dark times. Congratulations, Michael!!
