Wow, this is indeed a supreme honour! When I look through the list of people who have been inducted, I am indeed humbled to be in such prestigious company. It means that I get a star on Granville Street and my picture on the wall of the Orpheum Theatre (home...
I have been working on this show with novelist Michelle Magorian for a number of years. Sondheim said that musicals aren’t written they’re rewritten – very true. This musical takes place at a dysfunctional Christmas office party in a small town. Through the hours leading up to the party and...
Every composer lives for the chance to record with a world-class professional ensemble – the music takes on a whole new dimension. We recorded in a beautiful old church and the acoustics were perfection. My old friend, recording engineer, Ron Vermeulen did a great job of capturing the sound. Matthew...
This is a top-level wind orchestra who are made up of professional musicians and music educators. I have played a couple of concerts with them and it is always a joy – great people. Victoria, apart from being a stunningly beautiful city, has a thriving music community and I love...
This is a grand four day festival that takes place in the beautiful mountain village of Whistler. Run expertly by Douglas Macaulay and Susan Magnan, the festival welcomes wind bands, jazz bands, orchestras, choirs and vocal jazz. The massed band (1500 players!) performed From the Highest Peak and Where Mountains...
This is an ensemble that my wife and I have been playing with for many years. It was a real honour to have this talented group of musicians play so much of my music in one concert! ...
The melody for this piece came from Squamish Nation Cultural Adviser and performer, Bob Baker. The music arrangement depicts the Wolf Clan Legend – a story that has been passed down through generations. The Elders and people of the Squamish Nation attended the premier and the Eagle Song Dancers performed....
This piece was commissioned by Edward Trovato and his band. The inspiration for this composition came from the name of a stretch of highway that pays homage to fallen soldiers. It was composed to honour heroism of all kinds – to pay tribute to the brave souls who every day...
My wife (Marlise) and I spent a month in Wichita working with the wind orchestra and the dancers. Doctor John Taylor did a fabulous job rehearsing and conducting the ensemble and proved to be a very gracious host. The musicians made my music come alive and the added element of...