Calls to Gaza

Dedicated to a Free Palestine

Open Instrumentation

Open Duration

PROGRAMME NOTE

All around the world, members of the public call for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide being committed by Israel on the Gaza strip. ‘Calls to Gaza’ explores the many ways that freedom has been called for, and the varied lives and experiences of the people calling for freedom. As of August 2025, over 62,000 Palestinians have been killed, including 14,000 children.

‘Calls to Gaza’ is a call in itself. Free Palestine. End the genocide.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Premiered September 3 by Komako Silver and Grace Wellik at the University of Auckland Music Theatre

INSTRUMENTATION DETAILS

Originally composed for mixed taonga pūoro for performance by Komako Silver, the piece may be performed with any instrumentation for solo or group performance. Unconventional objects may also be used as instruments.

Examples:

  • Solo voice

  • Live electronics

  • Mixed percussion

  • Piano trio

  • Electric guitar

  • Shells, rocks, and sticks

  • Orchestra

THIS SCORE IS FREE TO OBtAIN AND PERFORM. PLEASE CONTACT WELLIK FOR PDFS OF THE SCORE.