The following is a selection of works composed by David Jackson. All were inspired by events at the time they were written.
Title / concerts | Length | Parts |
‘Looking At You’ (1973) Bergen Grieg Academy | 7 mins | 3 Flute, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, 2 Guitar (Arranged for Wind by Ricardo Odriozola based on David Jackson’s multi-track improvisations (2003) SOUNDBEAM2 (optional) |
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‘The House That Cried’ (1993). Ghost Opera for Children 5 Songs Bracknell, Meldreth, Lecco, Bosisio, Monza, Triuggio, Como, Pavia | 30 mins | Children’s Choir: in 4 Parts, Baritone Soloist, Brass Consort: 2 Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Saxophone, Flute, Bagpipes Keys, Bass, Drums Soundbeam2 (optional) 2007 DESKTOP SOUNDBEAM – (Highly Recommended) |
Title / concerts | Length | Parts |
Beam Machine *Star Messenger 2989* (1996). Space Epic for Children 14 Songs Bracknell, Lecco, Lissone, Bergen | 60-75 mins | Children’s Choir: 4 Parts Symphony Orchestra: (Arranged by Ricardo Odriozola based on David Jackson’s orchestration (2005) 2 Flutes (2nd. doubling piccolo), Oboe 2 Clarinets (in A and B flat), Bassoon Soprano Saxophone, 2 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in C, Timpani, Percussion (one player) – Marimba, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Tubular Bells, conga drums Drum set, Piano/Electric Organ (church organ sound) Bass (bass guitar); Strings SOUNDBEAM2 (Advisable) |
Title / concerts | Length | Parts |
‘Seasons Are Changing’ (1996). Suite for Choir, String Quartet 4 Movements Reading, Salisbury, Meldreth, Bergen | 8-10 mins | Choir in 4 Parts String Quartet (Arranged for String Quartet by Ricardo Odriozola based on David Jackson’s orchestration (2003) 2007 SOUNDBEAM 2 (Highly Recommended) |
Title / concerts | Length | Parts |
‘Anvil Rings’ (1996). Suite for Soundbeam & Bells 4 Movements Basingstoke Anvil, London QEH, Poole Lighthouse, Bergen, Carlow, Northampton, Guastalla | 20 mins | Hand bells in 2 Groups Bass, Harp, Saxophones, Whistles SOUNDBEAM2 (ESSENTIAL) |
Title / concerts | Length | Parts |
*TWINKLE* (2007). Greek Mythology by David Jackson & Judge Smith 15 Songs Basingstoke Anvil, Meldreth, The Lighthouse Poole, Carpi, Lecco MAB-ATO, Mytchhett | 70 mins | Children’s Choir: in 2 Parts; Saxophones & Flutes, Keys, Bass, Drums Production Scheme suits: Children’s Choir; 3 Mainstream Schools singing/acting 3 stories about Mortals; 12 disabled children play Greek Gods (4 are actors) + Kinesis; There are adults who play The Narrator & Zeus – & 3 Monsters! SOUNDBEAM2 (UTTERLY CRUCIAL!) Desktop Soundbeam (eventually) |
“Looking at You” – live performance!
In the beginning of October 2002 David Jackson spent seven unforgettable days in Bergen (Norway) working non-stop from morning till evening. On the final day a concert was held at the Bergen Kunstmuseum with David, students from the Grieg Academy and a group of disabled children from the local music school. “Looking at You” was performed, superbly, at that concert by a group of Grieg Academy students. Here is the evidence! …
“Looking at You” was recorded in “The Long Hello, Vol. 1” but never performed. This is the second time the piece has ever been played in public. The first one had been on November 28th 2001 by another group of Grieg Academy students, also under my direction…
Ricardo Odriozola