The Grindstone

The Grindstone was composed in 2024. It is scored for standard brass band, and was commissioned by Parramatta City Band. It was additionally selected for the New Band Repertoire Reading and Resource Day organised by the Band Association of NSW in 2025.

This score is a transposing score

Duration: c. 4 minutes, 35 seconds

The title of the work comes from the idiom 'keep your nose to the grindstone', which means to work extremely hard for a long period of time, and forcing yourself into intense effort.

The styles used in the work reflect both the high intensity of continuous, laborious work, and the satisfaction and contentment that comes from achieving the goal that you're working hard to achieve.

Performances:

Parramatta City Brass Band. July 10th 2024. The Uxbridge Theatre, Howick, New Zealand. International Premiere.

Price: $150