Written for the Sir Roger Manwood School (Sandwich, Kent) Orchestra's visit to Prague in 2008. No 'duck-call' sound on the computer so just a whistle! In the last bars, the 'duck' has a cadenza and can go on quacking until the conductor has had enough. With a little bit of practise quite a performance can be put on! The conductor then signals a rim-shot and the duck is despatched! If there is a fear that the audience would not go for the poor creature being shot, then omit the cadenza an... (more)

Written for the Sir Roger Manwood School (Sandwich, Kent) Orchestra's visit to Prague in 2008. No 'duck-call' sound on the computer so just a whistle! In the last bars, the 'duck' has a cadenza and can go on quacking until the conductor has had enough. With a little bit of practise quite a performance can be put on! The conductor then signals a rim-shot and the duck is despatched! If there is a fear that the audience would not go for the poor creature being shot, then omit the cadenza and finish with the orchestra's unison note.

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Good job!
I laughed when I was hearing that piece, showing that it is an interesting piece that can heal anyone's unhappiness. The application of the duck call in this piece is just like adding some flavourings onto our most favourite food, entertaining and enjoyable. Comparing with Strauss' polkas, this piece is obviously inspiring, more playful and energetic, it is listed as one of my most favourite pieces.

Edwin Sung