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March 2019 – Highway of Heroes premier – Gleneagle Secondary School Senior Symphonic Band, Edward Trovato conductor – Coquitlam, Canada

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...

12 March, 2019

Seas of the Moon Ballet

February 2019 – Seas of the Moon (ballet) premier (choreographed by Marlise McCormick) – Doctor John Taylor conductor – Friends University, Wichita, USA

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...

15 February, 2019

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