Brisbane Symphonic Band

Resident Composer - Cathy Ferguson

Cathy FergusonCathy Ferguson is the Brisbane Symphonic Band's resident composer. She has written and arranged pieces for the symphonic and the swing bands. Cathy, who is currently working full-time at the Queensland University of Technology, draws on her Celtic heritage and early Australian music to produce her colourful compositions. In 2002/3, the Brisbane Symphonic Band premiered two of Cathy's compositions in Taiwan, and featured a further three in their 2004/5 Taiwan tour.

Below, is a list of works that Cathy has composed or arranged.

Title Ensemble
Lascia Ch'io Pianga (by Handel) Concert Band
The Southern Cross Forever Concert Band
Allegro Fiddlato Concert Band
String Orchestra
Procession of the Faery King Concert Band
Chamber Orchestra
A Night at Shanahan's Inn
(Originally called Irish Medleys No.1 & 2)
Concert Band
Chamber Orchestra
Kewt-Sea March Concert Band
Tullamarine Blue Concert Band
A Walk in Kleeshay Park Stage Band
Lament and Farewell Concert Band

Please contact the Brisbane Symphonic Band if you would like more information about these pieces.