Composition

Paul Witney is a composer, musician and educator, with his works being in demand both nationally and internationally. He has studied with some of Australia’s finest contemporary Composers, including Nigel Butterley and Michael Smetanin. His works have been performed by many leading Australian and International ensembles including Australian Symphony Orchestras, The Song Company, Generator, and The Zurich Ensemble for New Music. Witney was awarded the 2MBS Young Australian Composers Award for Zero Through Nine. He has also been active in continuing to compose for young musicians. Projects in this area have included a set of four songs for Tara Anglican College Choir, based on Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories. Witney has had a continuing interest in collaboration with other artists, including visual and performing artists as well as other composers. His association with various national and international musicians has resulted in performances of his works in places such as the Ukraine, Canada, USA, Holland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. During his time spent in regional Australia, Witney was active in composing new music inspired by the local region, its landscape and its people. His interaction with local and Indigenous Australians lead to exciting developments as many of his new works have an Indigenous focus and historical inspiration.

A selection of Paul’s most popular works:

• Charles piece (2024)
• String Orchestra Dance Suite (2018?)
• Concert Band piece
• Orchestra Piece
• Saxophone Piece
• Mass Setting