Αγάπη (Agapi) and other kinds of love (Music Theatre/Hip-Hop/Intercultural Art)
Premiered at the National Museum of Australia in April 2022, and now touring internationally in 2024! Here is one of […]
Concert music
Empathy in the time of division (viola & electronics)
JamesHumbers · Empathy in a time of division My submission for the 2020 “Art Has To Be Contagious” installation in
The Weight of Light (Song Cycle)
Australia’s participation in the war in Afghanistan is the nation’s longest ever military involvement. What happens when an Australian soldier,
Concert music, High School, Large ensembles, Small ensembles
Spring is like a perhaps hand
SSAA Choir Text by EE Cummings. For small or large women’s vocal ensemble. Download a free score here. The demo
Concert music, Large ensembles
Passion (2012)
Symphonic Winds, extended virtuosic Brass, two Pianos eight hands. Passion was commissioned by MLC School and was premiered at the Sydney
Concert music, Small ensembles
Cycles&Circles (2012)
Two pitched percussion instruments, any bass instrument. JamesHumbers · Cycles & Circles (two percussionists and bass instrument, performed by Ensemble
Concert music, Education, Elementary school, Middle school, Solo
The Speaking Piano (2012)
An outreach project for the Goulburn Regional Conservatorium of Music, premiered by Michael Kieran Harvey. Includes music for beginner and
Concert music, Large ensembles, Small ensembles, Solo
Concertino for Double Bass (2010)
Double Bass and small String Orchestra, but piano reduction is available for the second and third movements. Commissioned by MLC
Concert music, Small ensembles
Kaede (2007)
Horn, Violin, Cello and Piano. A theme and variations on the traditional Japanese folk song Sakura, with additional influence from John
Concert music, Large ensembles
Requiem (revision – 2006)
Solo boy soprano, Cor Anglais, Percussion, Piano, SATB. Premiered by the Sydneian Bach Choir under Chris Shepard. Soprano: Trudy Stone.
Concert music, Solo
three snapshots from the old man (2006)
Clarinet in B flat, Cello, Piano. Three short programmatic pieces written after climbing the Old Man of Coniston, close to
Concert music, Small ensembles
She Is (2006)
Violin Duet. A jolly violin duet I composed for the processional at my wedding. Download the complete score.
Concert music, Solo
Piano Piece 1 1 06 (2006)
Piano. Here, have a free copy of the score. Here’s a link to one of those online score things from
Concert music, Small ensembles
Two Songs for Flute and Acoustic Guitar (2005)
Flute, Acoustic Guitar. Contact James for further details and a sample score.
Concert music, Education, High School, Small ensembles
Hiroshima (2005)
Flute, Clarinet in B flat, Violin, Cello, Piano. Commissioned and premiered by students of Caringbah High School. This piece was
Concert music, Small ensembles
How Wonderful and Unexpected (2004)
Text by Robertson Fox. Choir: soprano and alto voices in three combinations (unaccompanied). I have been fortunate enough to work
Concert music, Education, High School, Small ensembles
Three Moments (2004)
Flute, cello and piano. Composed for a friend who was moving to the US to study. The unison cello and
Concert music, Small ensembles
Chance : Chants (2003)
Piano, Violin, Flute, Oboe, Mandolin, Bass Guitar. Commissioned and premiered by Plastic Atlas, Chance : Chants includes four parts of differing lengths
Education, High School, Solo
Aftertrace (2003)
Solo Drum Kit, Timpani, Vibraphone with String Orchestra. Commissioned and premiered by Sydney Grammar Prep School, St Ives. This piece
Concert music, Large ensembles
Requiem (2002)
Text of the Requiem Mass. Boy soprano, Cor Anglais, SATB choir, String Orchestra. Premiered by the Nova Choir and orchestra
Concert music, Small ensembles
Piece for Jonathan and Alexia (2002)
Piano, Chime Bars, Voices and Flutes or any other treble instruments. Contact James for further details and a sample score.
Concert music, Solo
A entendu les deux voies (2002)
Piano. Please, have a free score. And, there’s a recording, by the wonderful Andrew Robbie.
Concert music, Solo
T (2002)
Piano. For a real beginner, can be played as a silly duet. Here’s the score.
Concert music, Small ensembles
Sarah’s Piece (2001)
Oboe and any bass instrument. Contact James for further details and a sample score.
Concert music, Small ensembles
First of Winter (2001)
Words by Robertson Fox. Soprano, Flute, Piano. A commission for the C21 festival in 2001, where after a few problems
Concert music, Small ensembles
Verse for 8 voices or 8-part Choir (2001)
Text by Lao Tzu. SSAATTBB. A tribute to Cornelius Cardew’s Great Learning paragraphs. At the time I composed this piece I was
Concert music, Small ensembles
Ropaloon (2001)
Soprano, Bass Clarinet, Drums, Double Bass. Commissioned and premiered by Michelle Morgan and the Chelate Compound (Simon Barker (drums) and
Concert music, Solo
Piano Piece 16 4 01 (2001)
Piano. Dedicated to Nick Vines. Download the score here, and a lovely recording by Andrew Robbie is below.
Concert music, Solo
3 Miniatures About Ma (2001)
Three short piano pieces composed when I discovered my mother had terminal cancer and a three month prognosis. The following
Concert music, Solo
Sally (2001)
Words by Robertson Fox. Any voice with piano accompaniment. Download a score here.
Concert music, Large ensembles
Else Nothing (2000)
Solo Viola and String Orchestra. Download a complete score.
Concert music, Solo
Celebration II (2000)
Piano. Three short movements composed for the 18th birthday of my cousin. Download a score here, and enjoy the lovely performance