Laurence Henry Hicks

Laurence Henry Hicks (1912-1997) was an Australian composer.

National Anthem of Nauru

Hicks is known as the person who composed the music to the national anthem of Nauru, in 1968, in readiness for the independence of that country.

Association with Margaret Hendrie's lyrics

Hick's composition of the music of the national anthem of Nauru entitled Nauru Bwiema, is associated with the lyrics of Margaret Hendrie. The anthem is thus enjoys the joint authorship of Hicks and Hendrie.

Personal

Both Hicks and Hendrie lived until the 1990s; Hendrie died in 1990 and Hicks in 1997. Their association may be said to symbolize the ongoing cultural links between Nauru and Australia.

ee also

* Music of Nauru
* Music of Micronesia