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Rory O’Donoghue

Rory has featured in television shows as an actor, musician and composer, among them The Group on Channel 7, The Aunty Jack Show, Wollongong the Brave and Flash Nick from Jindavik all for ABC TV and Razzle Dazzle for Channel 9. Rory has appeared as a leading singer and actor in stage shows and musicals including the original Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Boys Own Macbeth and Hamlet on Ice.

 

In 1981 Rory won an AFI award for his and Grahame Bond’s music in the feature film Fatty Finn. He also composed the music for the internationally acclaimed ABC TV production Bush Tucker Man.

 

As a singer and guitar player Rory has led many groups since his commercial debut with The Pogs in 1963, among them Oakapple Day and Cool Bananas. Rory currently leads his own jazz quartet as well as performing in duet or solo mode. 

 Rory also composes music for guitar ensembles, winning the Classical Guitar Society Composition Competition in 2005 and 2006. Rory currently holds a music tutor/conductor position at Abbotsleigh School.

 In 2006 Rory completed a national concert tour with “The Aunty Jack Show and Tell”. Visit the website at www.auntyjack.org  

Rory's new solo album “As it is…” is distributed in Australia and overseas by Newmarket Music www.newmarketmusic.com.au

 

Music for film and television  

 

No matter what the project or production Rory O'Donoghue can provide you with a unique and definitive original music score. Rory's musical background is vast, encompassing years of experience in theatre, film and television. Rory is highly skilled in composition and arranging for ensembles of all varieties. 

 

So, if you are tired of the usual routine of same-sounding music scores, be sure to engage Rory to make some beautiful music for your next production.

 

Music for guitar ensembles

 

 Rory has composed a number of works for guitar ensemble. In 2005 he won The Classical Guitar Society Sydney Composition Competition with "Jubiloso" and in 2006 won the same award with "Speed Bump".

 

The works are typically scored for 3 guitars and 1 bass guitar. Ensembles can be of various sizes ranging from a quartet, with one player on each part, to an orchestra of 15 or more with multiple players on each part e.g. Guitar 1 x 5, Guitar 2 x 5, Guitar 3 x 4 and 1 bass guitar. The bass guitar part can also be doubled up one octave by a standard guitar.

 

These compositions are of intermediate to advanced level and would be a valuable addition to any school's music library.

 

 

 

Buy sheet music

 

See our Catalogue for the current works available.