Sh (2015)
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Hails, J. (2015). Sh. [Score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Sh is a work for solo guitar that lasts around three minutes.

enlightenment (2015)
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Hails, J. (2015). enlightenment

Work for solo harp with optional fixed media. Written for harpist Milana Zaric to play and dedicated to the memory of the poet Simon Howard. First performance on 24th March 2015 at City University (Milana Zaric, harp; Richard Barrett, electronics).

Cantus 1. (2002)
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Hails, J. (2002). Cantus 1. [Musical score]. London, UK

The objective in writing Cantus 1 was to produce a very controlled piece of violin writing using a limited number of pitches, while the piano plays a very passive role, quietly keeping time with chords echoing the violin's harmonies. The soundworld w... Read More about Cantus 1..

Pied Beauty.
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Hails, J. (2014). Pied Beauty. [Musical score]. Edinburgh, Scotland

Composition for soprano and two scordatura violas (alternatively, for soprano and stereo fixed media playback)