Performance of original New Zealand themed choral work 'Summer Christmas' composed by Wayne Senior

'Summer Christmas' was chosen to be performed in Camerata Chamber Choir's November 14, 2018 Christmas program which was subsequently titled 'Summer Christmas’ About the work: (dur. 6:20) with music and lyrics composed by Wayne Senior, speaks in evocative settings of things relevant to New Zealand referencing beach scenes, the warmth of the summer sun, native birds, the mighty Kauri and ‘our very own Christmas tree’ the iconic Pohutukawa, whilst drawing comparisons with winter Christmas in ‘cooler climes’ (e.g. 'no chestnuts roasting on an open fire’ and a new setting of ‘O Magnum Mysterium’) closing with a choral representation of church bells. My original text is a combination of English, Te reo Māori and Latin, incorporating translations by Honi Rawhiti (George Lusty). The setting of ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ is in Latin with alternating lines in English and Te Reo Māori. Scored for choir and piano, it is envisioned that an enhanced accompaniment will be added for possible future performances with orchestral resources if and when required. Also that it will be re-scored in other versions for young students' choir and a less advanced version for community choir

Musical direction of student end of year concert 2018

Musical direction of Wintec Song Arranging class of 2018 End Of Year Concert. A public performance of students' final arrangements from the semester 1 paper. The un-themed program, a selection of popular tunes from 1960s - 2018 was devised to offer students the opportunity to hear their arrangements performed live by a small orchestra comprised of piano, guitar, bass and drums, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and trombone and a string section of 3 1st violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos. Prior to this performance the students were only able to hear their work played as a computer-generated audio file (far from ideal) so the concert provided an invaluable 'real world' experience. The performance was devised as a professional experience - the tutor acting as Producer and Musical Director/Conductor, the students becoming arrangers who also prepared their scores and instrumental parts ready for printing and performance within real-time deadlines to emulate a real-world work experience

Composition of New Zealand themed choral work 'Summer Christmas'

'Summer Christmas’ (dur. 6:20) with music and lyrics composed by Wayne Senior, speaks in evocative settings of things relevant to New Zealand referencing beach scenes, the warmth of the summer sun, native birds, the mighty Kauri and ‘our very own Christmas tree’ the iconic Pohutukawa, whilst drawing comparisons with winter Christmas in ‘cooler climes’ (e.g. 'no chestnuts roasting on an open fire’ and a new setting of ‘O Magnum Mysterium’) closing with a choral representation of church bells. My original text is a combination of English, Te reo Māori and Latin, incorporating translations by Honi Rawhiti (George Lusty). The setting of ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ is in Latin with alternating lines in English and Te Reo Māori. Scored for choir and piano, it is envisioned that an enhanced accompaniment will be added for possible future performances with orchestral resources if and when required. Also that it will be re-scored in other versions for young students' choir and a less advanced version for community choir

Perception-action relationships reconsidered in light of spatial display instruments

Spatial display instruments convey information about both the identity and the location of objects in order to assist surgeons, astronauts, pilots, blind individuals, and others in identification, remote manipulations, navigation, and obstacle avoidance. Scientists believe that these instruments have not reached their full potential and that progress toward new applications, including the possibility of restoring sight to the blind, will be accelerated by advancing the understanding of perceptual processes. This stimulating challenge to basic researchers was advanced by Paul Bach-Y-Rita (1972) and by the National Academy of Science (1986) report on Electronic Aids for the Blind. Although progress has been made, new applications of spatial display instruments in medicine, space, aviation, and rehabilitation await improved theoretical and empirical foundations

A commentary on perception-action relationships in spatial display instruments

Transfer of information across disciplines is promoted, while basic and applied researchers are cautioned about the danger of assuming simple relationships between stimulus information, perceptual impressions, and performance including pattern recognition and sensorimotor skills. A theoretical and empirical foundation was developed predicting those relationships

Shuttle derived manned transportation systems

Shuttle derivatives have been under study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a number of years. With Space Station Freedom and the Lunar/Mars Initiative established as national objectives, the demand for access to earth orbit is accelerating. These objectives have resulted in efforts to address additional launch requirements that must be met as the turn of the century approaches. Among the top level requirements are increased safety, higher reliability, lower cost, and the need for heavy lift launch capability. To satisfy these requirements, some of the largest technology demands will be placed upon the propulsion systems. Shuttle derived manned concepts are presented and the associated propulsion issues which arise from the top level requirements are discussed. These concepts are presented in terms of an overall architecture which can be achieved with modest up-front development

Here I am: Wallace Gallery

Performance of " HERE I AM" for Soprano, Piano & Cello at the Wallace Gallery. Music by David Sidwell and Lyrics by Wayne Senior. Pamela Wallace - Soprano, Alexandra Wiltshire - Piano, Yotam Levy - Cello. SHIFT Exhibition Concer

Anything goes: 2011: A concert of Cole Porter Songs (additional material)

Develop new material for concert for the Orpheus Choir Wellington for performance at the Wellington Town Hall on Oct 7, 2011. The project requires researching, devising and arranging 2 new extended medleys, "You're Sensational Medley" and "It's Too Darn Hot Medley" (a total of around 18 minutes,for Concert Choir and small orchestra editing and preparing score and parts for printing, and adapting existing concert format

Living with the Energy Crisis

Discusses measure that can be taken by homeowners to optimize energy conservation and efficiency; includes a seasonal checklist

International publication of compositions and arrangements for jazz choir: Hey Cinderella; Hold my heart to blame; Anything goes: From the songbook of Cole Porter (2009); Who wants to be a millionaire; and You're sensational medley

Research and develop original compositions “Hey Cinderella” arranged for Adv, Int, and Beginner levels of Jazz Choir (dur. Approx 4-5 minutes) "Hold My Heart To Blame"(selected for the Wisconsin Choral Competitions Song List) and "The Gift Of Love" for publication by Really Good Music LLC., WI., USA. Also arrangements from the concert "Anything Goes: From the songbook of Cole Porter (2009)" - "Cole Porter Latin Medley", "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and "You're Sensational Medley" devised and arranged for The Orpheus Choir Wellington NZ, for publication by Really Good Music LLC., WI., USA