Piano
I am an Australian choral and instrumental composer, pianist and music educator based in Brisbane, Australia. My subject material is often educational in value, having historical and Australian themes. My piano pieces can be used for Extra List and Own Choice works for AMEB exams and have featured as Set Pieces for Eisteddfods. Sherelle Eyles
BLACK CURRAWONG TANGO
Black Currawong Tango (2022) is a description of the native Australian Currawong and describes the beauty of nature as the sun rises. The underlying beat is a Habanera rhythm and whilst it is in C major it…WATTLE BLOSSUMS
Wattle Blossums (2020) is a description of the beautiful Australian native Wattle tree. It is a Sound Poem that remembers the best of the beauty of the Wattle tree when it is in blossum. The words have…Byron Bay Sunrise
Byron Bay Sunrise for Solo Piano Grade 1 level, captures the feeling of walking up to the lighthouse at Byron Bay, New South Wales, at sunrise. It requires a rounded singing tonal quality, relaxed hand position, and…Black Currawong Tango
This piece is a characterization of the native bird and is reminiscent of its call. It is AMEB 4th Grade standard. Black Currawong Tango was a set piece of the Enoggera Eisteddfod, 2014. Length …Wattle
Wattle is a programmatic Grade 6 level piece for solo piano capturing the image of the Wattle tree in full flower in Spring. The stunning yellow colour of the flowers combines with the flowing, swaying movement of…A Little Story
A Little Story is an expressive children’s pianoforte miniature of Grade 1 standard, designed to show that different articulations produce a variety of musical characters. Section A uses staccato and accents to create a happy, lively character. Section B uses…Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes is a meditative piece for pianoforte solo based on the Aeolian mode. The chords and thematic fragments were inspired by the bell-like sounds of the percussion instrument. In the 18th Century, wind chimes were tuned to…Jubilation
Jubilation was inspired by the waterfall on the North Coast of Australia Minyon Falls, close to Byron Bay. It is the 3rd of 3 pieces in this set. It is in the style of a Toccata (meaning ‘touch’…Meditation
Meditation is the second of three pieces in the Minyon Falls set for piano solo. Its peacefulness attempts to capture the stillness of the rainforest, the sounds of the birds and grandness of the trees. It was inspired by the waterfall on…Tranquillity
Tranquillity is the first of three pieces in the Minyon Falls set for piano solo. They were inspired by the waterfall of the same name on the North Coast of Australia, close to Byron Bay. It captures the feeling of the…I Turn to You
This song, written in 2011, is a more contemporary style piano piece inspired by the piano solos of Yiruma. Duration – 2’30” Tempo – Moderato Key – F major Difficulty – Suitable for AMEB Grade 5 Piano for Leisure or Extra…
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Ensemble Series
My pieces for ensemble have been commissioned and performed by local schools around Queensland in Music Festivals, Concerts and School Performances and are currently on the AUSTA strings national music selection list for education. They are designed for children to have fun and enjoy the music. Sherelle Eyles
Chocolate Fiesta for Guitar Ensemble
Chocolate Fiesta is the first of 2 enjoyable and educational children’s pieces for Upper Primary School or Lower Secondary School Guitar Ensemble. This piece was commissioned by All Hallows School 2013. Instrumentation: Guitar 1,…Hot Chocolate Tango for Guitar Ensemble
Hot Chocolate Tango has a Spanish rhythmical flavour and is composed for Upper Primary School or Lower Secondary Guitar Ensemble. This piece was commissioned by All Hallows School 2013 for the Queensland Catholic Colleges Festival. Instrumentation:…Wriggly Song for String Ensemble
Wriggly Song is written for Junior String Ensemble. It was premiered by Western Suburbs Symphony Orchestra (Junior Ensemble) in November 2013 and selected for AUSTA reading day 2014. Wriggly Song is a cheerful rag in D major with…Viennese Waltz for String Ensemble
Viennese Waltz is composed for Junior String Ensemble. It was premiered by Western Suburbs Symphony Orchestra (Junior Ensemble) in November 2013 and selected for AUSTA reading day 2014. Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola,…Raging Rumba
Raging Rumba is an enjoyable and educational piece for Junior String Ensemble. It was premiered by Western Suburbs Symphony Orchestra (Junior Ensemble) in November 2013 and selected for AUSTA reading day 2014. It is a lively and melodious…Sailors Dance
Sailors Dance is a lively sea shanty for Junior String Ensemble. It was premiered by Western Suburbs Symphony Orchestra (Junior Ensemble) in November 2013 and selected for AUSTA reading day 2014. Composed for the All Hallows School String Ensemble (Grade…
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