This week, we welcome to our rehearsal Luke Serrano, local composer and teacher who will work with the Squawkestra on his pieces and arrangements, Canon in Grand Style, Canon in Honour of the Good Latte, and Hint of Lime. Luke majored in Composition during a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Melbourne (1995-98). A thorough study of Baroque counterpoint, Classical formal structures and modern textural techniques was supplemented by further… Read More

We have started our Luke Serrano Workshop Series!   We kicked off with a first look at his “With a Hint of Lime”, filled with fun rhythms and melodies.  Last rehearsal we moved onto “Canon in the Grand Style”, which showcases (according to an inside source) Luke’s long-held fascination of the Baroque. Over the next few weeks we will be polishing these pieces, as well as further extending our workshop repertoire with… Read More