Choose Joy - Randall Standridge - IWCB

IWCB plays Choose Joy by Randall Standridge
Choose Joy was commissioned by an American school to celebrate a young woman who had played in the school’s band along with her siblings, and was now battling brain cancer. Her family had adopted a motto to help them focus on their time together: “Choose Joy”. The piece includes elements of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy combined with motifs and instrumentation Standridge crafted to represent the family and their love, happiness and pain.
Our Conductor - Joshua McNulty:
Joshua McNulty is a seasoned conductor, composer, and educator in the Australian music community. As the founder and Musical Director of The FilmHarmonia Orchestra and the Musical Director of the Inner West Community Band, he has significantly fostered musical excellence. He has also led ensembles like the Macquarie University Symphony Orchestra, the Canaria Scoring Orchestra, the Wellington Players, and the Strathfield Symphony Orchestra.
An accomplished reed player now exploring brass instruments, Joshua brings versatility to his music-making. He directs numerous school bands across Sydney and tutors aspiring musicians. His passion for narrative-driven music is evident in his compositions, premiered by both The FilmHarmonia Orchestra and the Inner West Community Band.
A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium under Dr. John Lynch and Dr. Anthony Clarke, Joshua continues to advance the Australian wind band community through his leadership and contributions.
Our Band:
Vocals (special guests)
Molly Lucas, Sienna Lau
Piccolo
Milia Cavallaro, Rebecca Thomas
Flute
Milia Cavallaro, Chiara Esber, Lauren Ziegler, Rebecca Thomas, Jasmine Gilligan, Anna Ward, Alex Woof
Oboe
Greg Knight, Charlotte Korell
Clarinet
Simon Parker, Briony Bowman, Daniela Bantle, Sandra Mackay, Ashleigh Finn, Nathalie King, Hisashi Nakahara, Amelie Nemes
Bass Clarinet
Richard Price, Eloise Kershler, Linda Mann
Bassoon
Jaslyn Nash, Sam Herriman
Alto Saxophone
Adele Sutton, Eliza Harvey, Jordon Blanket, Roxanne Macara
Tenor Saxophone
Mick Elderfield, Eamon Byrne
Baritone Saxophone
Joanna Guelas
Trumpet
Adam Griffiths, Micah Napier, Rachael Hughes, Henry Egan, Danika Pink
French Horn
Adrian Barnes, Jennifer Gunn, Michael Neil
Trombone
Conor Bratty, Emma Dortins, Vicki Sifniotis
Euphonium
David Crawford, Matt Gemberling, Jasper Bruce
Tuba
Glen Pink
Double Bass
Greta Lee
Bass Guitar
Milia Cavallaro
Percussion
Andrea Leong, Ryan Mestric, Micah Napier, Sam Herriman, Eamon Byrne, Milia Cavallaro, Alex Woof
Piano
Greta Lee

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Adding how hot and humid it was in the town hall, I am surprised we actually stayed in tune.