Laurence Henry Hicks
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Laurence Henry Hicks OBE (1912 – 21 April 1997) was an English-born military bandmaster and composer. He migrated to Australia in 1952 after having served in World War II with both the British Army's Black Watch and the Fourth Canadian Armoured Division's military bands. From April 1952 onward, Hicks was the first Director of Music for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). On 1 January 1963, he was appointed to The Order of the British Empire – Officer (Military) with the citation, "For service as Director of Music with the RAAF". In preparation for the 1968 independence of Nauru, Hicks composed music for the national anthem "Nauru Bwiema", with lyrics by Nauruan writer Margaret Hendrie. He was Squadron Leader of the Central Band which performed on 31 January at the independence ceremony in Nauru.
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- Nagorno-Karabakh: Artsakh Onhnerg (Artsakh Hymn), "Free and independent Artsakh…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Namibia: "Namibia, land of the brave…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nauru: Song of Nauru, "Nauru our homeland, the land we dearly love…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nepal: Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka (Hundreds of Flowers), "Woven from hundreds of flowers…" [2006 onwards] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nepal: Ras Triya Gaan (National Song), "May glory crown you, courageous Sovereign…" [1962-2006] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Netherlands "Wilhelmus" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Netherlands Antilles: "Our island in the sea, like gems…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Netherlands Antilles: "Our island in the sea, like gems…" (Olympic version) (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Netherlands Antilles: "Our island in the sea, like gems…" (short version) (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- New Caledonia: Soyons unis, devenons frères (Let us be united, Let us become brothers), "Oh sacred land of our ancestors…" [Local version] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- New Caledonia: La Marseillaise (The March of Marseille), "Arise, children of the fatherland…" [National] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- New Zealand: God Defend New Zealand, "God of nations, at Thy feet…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- New Zealand: God Save the Queen, "God save our gracious Queen…" (Royal) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Ode to Newfoundland, "When sunrays crown thy pineclad hills…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nicaragua: "Hail to you, Nicaragua…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Niger: La Nigérienne (The Song of Niger), "By the water of the mighty Niger…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Niger: La Nigérienne (The Song of Niger), "By the water of the mighty Niger…" [Olympic version] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nigeria - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nigeria: "Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey…" (short version) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Niue: Ko e Iki he Lagi (The Lord in Heaven), "The Lord in heaven Thou art merciful…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Norfolk Island: Come Ye Blessed, "Then shall the King…" (Local) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Norfolk Island: Advance Australia Fair, "Australians all, let us rejoice…" (Official) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- North Cyprus: “İstiklâl Marş (Independence March), "Fear not and be not dismayed…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Northern Ireland: A Londonderry Air, "Would God I were the tender apple blossom…" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Northern Marianas: "In the middle of the ocean where my islands are…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Norway: Nasjonalsangen (National Song), "Yes, we love this country…" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Norway: Kongesangen (Royal Song), "God save our gracious King…" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Olympic Movement: Olympiakós Ýmnos (Olympic Hymn), "Immortal spirit of antiquity…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Olympic Movement: Olympiakós Ýmnos (Olympic Hymn), "Immortal spirit of antiquity…" [Olympic version] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Oman: The Sultan's Anthem, "O Lord, protect for us our Majesty the Sultan…" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Oman: The Sultan's Anthem, "O Lord, protect for us our Majesty the Sultan…" (Olympic version) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Pakistan: Qaumī Tarāna (National Anthem), "Blessed be the sacred land…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Palau: Belau rekid (Our Palau), "Palau is coming forth with strength and power…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Palau: Belau rekid (Our Palau), "Palau is coming forth with strength and power…" [short version] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Palestine: Fida'i (Revolutionary), "My country, the land of my grandfathers…" - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Panama: Himno Istemño (Isthmus Hymn), "It is necessary to veil with a curtain…" [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Panama: Himno Istemño (Isthmus Hymn), "It is necessary to veil with a curtain…" [Olympic version] [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Papua New Guinea: "O arise all you sons of this land…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Papua New Guinea: "O arise all you sons of this land…" (Olympic version) [arr. P. Breiner] - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Paraguay: "For three centuries a reign oppressed the unhappy peoples of America…" (arr. P. Breiner) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Paraguay: "For three centuries a reign oppressed the unhappy peoples of America…" (Olympic version) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Paralympic Movement: Hymn de l'Avenir (Anthem of the Future) - The Complete National Anthems of the World (2019 Edition), Vol. 7 - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Anguilla [National Song, "God bless Anguilla nurture…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Malta (arr. P. Breiner): Malta [Innu Malti (Malta Hymn), "Guard her, O Lord, as ever Thou hast guarded…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Antigua and Barbuda ["Fair Antigua, we salute thee!…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Mauritius [Motherland, "Glory to thee, Motherland…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Australia [Advance Australia Fair, "Australians all, let us rejoice…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Montserrat [God Save the Queen, "God save our gracious Queen…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Lift up your head to the rising sun (Bahamas) (arr. P. Breiner): Bahamas [March On, Bahamaland, "Lift up your head to the rising sun…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Mozambique [Patria Amada (Beloved Fatherland), "In the memory of Africa…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- My Bengal of gold, I love you (Bangladesh) (arr. P. Breiner): Bangladesh ["My Bengal of gold, I love you…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Namibia ["Namibia, land of the brave…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- In plenty and in time of need (Barbados) (arr. P. Breiner): Barbados [Barbados National Anthem, "In plenty and in time of need…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nauru (arr. P. Breiner): Nauru [Song of Nauru, "Nauru our homeland, the land we dearly love…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- O Land of the Free by the Carib Sea (Belize) (arr. P. Breiner): Belize [Land of the Free, "O Land of the Free by the Carib Sea…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- God of nations, at Thy feet (New Zealand) (arr. P. Breiner): New Zealand [God Defend New Zealand, "God of nations, at Thy feet…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- God Save the Queen (Bermuda) (arr. P. Breiner): Bermuda [God Save the Queen, "God save our gracious Queen…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nigeria ["Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Botswana ["Blessed be this noble land…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Nigeria ["Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey…"] (short) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- God Save the Queen (British Virgin Islands) (arr. P. Breiner): British Virgin Islands [God Save the Queen, "God save our gracious Queen…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Lord in heaven Thou art merciful (Niue) (arr. P. Breiner): Niue [Niue Natioinal Anthem, "Lord in heaven Thou art merciful…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Brunei Darussalam [Allah Peliharakan Sultan, "Oh God, long live our Majesty the Sultan"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- O Cameroon, thou cradle… (Cameroon) (arr. P. Breiner): Cameroon [Chant de Ralliement (Song of Reunification), "O Cameroon, thou cradle…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Canada ["O Canada! Our home and native land!…"] (long) (slow) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Canada ["O Canada! Our home and native land!…"] (short) (fast) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Canada ["O Canada! Our home and native land!…"] (version 2005) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- O land of soft, fresh breezes… (Cayman Islands): Cayman Islands [Beloved Isle Cayman, "O land of soft, fresh breezes…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Cyprus [Imnos Eis Tin Eleftherian (Hymn to Freedom), "I shall always recognise you…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Isle of beauty, isle of splendour… (Dominica) (arr. P. Breiner): Dominica ["Isle of beauty, isle of splendour…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Isle of beauty, isle of splendour… (short version) (Dominica) (arr. P. Breiner): Dominica ["Isle of beauty, isle of splendour…"] (short) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Land of Hope and Glory, mother of the free (England) (arr. P. Breiner): England ["Land of Hope and Glory, mother of the free…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Falkland Islands [Song of the Falklands, "In my heart there's a call for the Isle far away…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Fiji: Fiji [Meda Dau Doka (God Bless Fiji), "Blessing grant, Oh God of nations…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Gambia ["For the Gambia, our homeland…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Ghana (arr. P. Breiner): Ghana [Hail the Name of Ghana, "God bless our homeland Ghana…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Gibraltar ["Gibraltar, Gibraltar, the rock on which I stand…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Grenada ["Hail! Grenada, land of ours…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Guernsey [Sarnia Cheri (Guernsey Dear), "Sarnia, dear Homeland, Gem of the sea…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Guernsey [Sarnia Cheri (Guernsey Dear), "Sarnia, dear Homeland, Gem of the sea…"] (short) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Guyana ["Dear land of Guyana of rivers and plains"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Glory to thee, ruler of our hearts and of India's destiny! (India) (arr. P. Breiner): India ["Glory to thee, ruler of our hearts and of India's destiny!…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Isle of Man ["O land of our birth…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Jamaica [Jamaica, Land We Love, "Eternal Father, bless our land…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Jersey: Jersey ["Ma Normandie (My Normandy), "When Spring is ev'rywhere…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- O God of all creation… (Kenya) (arr. P. Breiner): Kenya [Wimbo Wa Taifa (National Anthem), "O God of all creation…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Stand up, Gilbertese! (Kiribati) (arr. P. Breiner): Kiribati [Teirake Kaini Kiribati (Stand Up, Kiribati), "Stand up, Gilbertese!…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Stand up, Gilbertese! (short version) (Kiribati) (arr. P. Breiner): Kiribati [Teirake Kaini Kiribati (Stand Up, Kiribati), "Stand up, Gilbertese!…"] (short) - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Lesotho ["Lesotho, land of our Fathers, you are the most beautiful country of all…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Malawi ["O God bless our land of Malawi, keep it a land of peace…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Malaysia ["My country, my native land…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
- Maldives ["We bow in respect to the Emblem of our Nation…"] - National Anthems of the Commonwealth (Melbourne 2006 Edition) - Laurence Henry Hicks
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