Verse 1
(Vocal Fry - low, gravelly texture)
The deadline was set, the forms were the key.
(Whisper Chant - rhythmic and intense)
F-28, 29, 30, 31... source documents... submission.
(Question and Answer)
Q: Did the papers arrive?
A: No, the documents were not received.
(Phrased Unison)
The mandate was clear for all serving teachers.
(Belting - building power)
But now the Commission has issued the call!.
Chorus
(Adult Choir - Full Vocal Chorus in Homophony)
Manus teachers, stay where you stand.
(Duet - soaring over the choir)
No changes for the coming year.
(Open Harmony)
The tenure is cancelled by the TSC’s hand.
(Unison - strong and direct)
Remain at your schools, the directive is clear.
(Call and Response)
Call: The positions of the past?
Response: Shall be the positions of the future.
(Octave Doubling)
Total compliance is a must for the PEB!.
Verse 2
(Vocal Chase - voices echoing the directive quickly)
PEB stamps... (stamps)... approved... (approved)....
(Parallel Doubling - melodic and structured)
Morobe and Western are pending their files.
(Close Harmony)
But for Manus, the order is final today.
(Duet)
The Provincial Education Board must comply.
(Phrased Unison)
Maintain your station for twenty-twenty-six.
Chorus
(Adult Choir - Full Vocal Chorus in Homophony)
Manus teachers, stay where you stand.
(Duet - soaring over the choir)
No changes for the coming year.
(Open Harmony)
The tenure is cancelled by the TSC’s hand.
(Unison - strong and direct)
Remain at your schools, the directive is clear.
(Call and Response)
Call: The positions of the past?
Response: Shall be the positions of the future.
(Octave Doubling)
Total compliance is a must for the PEB!.
ooooooooo.......ooooooooo............ooooooooo...... PEB must comply..........ooooooooo..........oooooo...........oooooooooo. [ music fades slowly]
