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I am a highly motivated and flexible musician, experienced in conducting, composing, teaching, accompanying and performing on piano and trombone. I am a prolific and enthusiastic composer with a substantial portfolio of compositions for varied ensembles and purposes. My compositional interests: tonal/modal/atonal harmony, counterpoint in relation to rhythm, serialism, developing symphonic techniques, extended harmony, and counterpoint . My consistently structured teaching in military and civilian environments has resulted in a proven track record of high quality musicians, and qualified Military Bandmasters currently serving in Bands of the British Army and Royal Oman Police (ROP). Recent compositions • Roast Beef of New England for Brass Quintet (1st Pf.: Kneller Hall Club, Minley 2024). • Yorkshire Rhapsody for Brass Band (1st Pf.: Victoria Hall, Bolton, 2024). • Notturno (Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night) for Brass Ensemble (2024) • Two Coronation Fanfares (1st Pf.: Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, 2024). • Five State and Ceremonial Concert Marches for Wind Band • Countess of Wessex’ Concert March for Wind Band • Step Short - Quick March for Wind Band • Andrew Henry VC - Quick March for Wind Band • 111 Military Marches (quick and slow) composed for Band, or for Pipes and Band. • Developing Musicianship Through Conducting (2017) - 18 short pieces for novice conductors. • Trusted Guardians - Symphonic Suite for Wind Band (2020) • Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2019). • Piano Quartet (2017). • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2016). (1st Pf.: International Trumpet Guild, Texas 2017). • Sinfonietta for Brass Band (2016). • Passing Through Three Points - a suite for large orchestra (2013). • Piano Quintet (2011). (1st Pf.: SoBe Institute for Arts, Miami, Florida, 2013). • Origins - for wind band (2011). (1st Pf.: BASBWE Conference, 2012). • Dance Suite for solo piano (2010). (1st Pf.: Sydney New Music Festival, 2016). • House of Windsor - Concert March for Band (2007) Main achievements • Master of Music degree (Composition) Durham University, graduated 2015. • Responsible for career structuring for ROP musicians, through design and delivery of three-tier educational courses focussing on career-essential musical disciplines. • Winner of a variety of awards for composition.…I am a highly motivated and flexible musician, experienced in conducting, composing, teaching, accompanying and performing on piano and trombone. I am a prolific and enthusiastic composer with a substantial portfolio of compositions for varied ensembles and purposes. My compositional interests: tonal/modal/atonal harmony, counterpoint in relation to rhythm, serialism, developing symphonic techniques, extended harmony, and counterpoint . My consistently structured teaching in military and civilian environments has resulted in a proven track record of high quality musicians, and qualified Military Bandmasters currently serving in Bands of the British Army and Royal Oman Police (ROP). Recent compositions • Roast Beef of New England for Brass Quintet (1st Pf.: Kneller Hall Club, Minley 2024). • Yorkshire Rhapsody for Brass Band (1st Pf.: Victoria Hall, Bolton, 2024). • Notturno (Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night) for Brass Ensemble (2024) • Two Coronation Fanfares (1st Pf.: Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, 2024). • Five State and Ceremonial Concert Marches for Wind Band • Countess of Wessex’ Concert March for Wind Band • Step Short - Quick March for Wind Band • Andrew Henry VC - Quick March for Wind Band • 111 Military Marches (quick and slow) composed for Band, or for Pipes and Band. • Developing Musicianship Through Conducting (2017) - 18 short pieces for novice conductors. • Trusted Guardians - Symphonic Suite for Wind Band (2020) • Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2019). • Piano Quartet (2017). • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2016). (1st Pf.: International Trumpet Guild, Texas 2017). • Sinfonietta for Brass Band (2016). • Passing Through Three Points - a suite for large orchestra (2013). • Piano Quintet (2011). (1st Pf.: SoBe Institute for Arts, Miami, Florida, 2013). • Origins - for wind band (2011). (1st Pf.: BASBWE Conference, 2012). • Dance Suite for solo piano (2010). (1st Pf.: Sydney New Music Festival, 2016). • House of Windsor - Concert March for Band (2007) Main achievements • Master of Music degree (Composition) Durham University, graduated 2015. • Responsible for career structuring for ROP musicians, through design and delivery of three-tier educational courses focussing on career-essential musical disciplines. • Winner of a variety of awards for composition.

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I am a highly motivated and flexible musician, experienced in conducting, composing, teaching, accompanying and performing on piano and trombone. I am a prolific and enthusiastic composer with a substantial portfolio of compositions for varied ensembles and purposes. My compositional interests: tonal/modal/atonal harmony, counterpoint in relation to rhythm, serialism, developing symphonic techniques, extended harmony, and counterpoint . My consistently structured teaching in military and civilian environments has resulted in a proven track record of high quality musicians, and qualified Military Bandmasters currently serving in Bands of the British Army and Royal Oman Police (ROP). Recent compositions • Roast Beef of New England for Brass Quintet (1st Pf.: Kneller Hall Club, Minley 2024). • Yorkshire Rhapsody for Brass Band (1st Pf.: Victoria Hall, Bolton, 2024). • Notturno (Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night) for Brass Ensemble (2024) • Two Coronation Fanfares (1st Pf.: Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, 2024). • Five State and Ceremonial Concert Marches for Wind Band • Countess of Wessex’ Concert March for Wind Band • Step Short - Quick March for Wind Band • Andrew Henry VC - Quick March for Wind Band • 111 Military Marches (quick and slow) composed for Band, or for Pipes and Band. • Developing Musicianship Through Conducting (2017) - 18 short pieces for novice conductors. • Trusted Guardians - Symphonic Suite for Wind Band (2020) • Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2019). • Piano Quartet (2017). • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2016). (1st Pf.: International Trumpet Guild, Texas 2017). • Sinfonietta for Brass Band (2016). • Passing Through Three Points - a suite for large orchestra (2013). • Piano Quintet (2011). (1st Pf.: SoBe Institute for Arts, Miami, Florida, 2013). • Origins - for wind band (2011). (1st Pf.: BASBWE Conference, 2012). • Dance Suite for solo piano (2010). (1st Pf.: Sydney New Music Festival, 2016). • House of Windsor - Concert March for Band (2007) Main achievements • Master of Music degree (Composition) Durham University, graduated 2015. • Responsible for career structuring for ROP musicians, through design and delivery of three-tier educational courses focussing on career-essential musical disciplines. • Winner of a variety of awards for composition.…I am a highly motivated and flexible musician, experienced in conducting, composing, teaching, accompanying and performing on piano and trombone. I am a prolific and enthusiastic composer with a substantial portfolio of compositions for varied ensembles and purposes. My compositional interests: tonal/modal/atonal harmony, counterpoint in relation to rhythm, serialism, developing symphonic techniques, extended harmony, and counterpoint . My consistently structured teaching in military and civilian environments has resulted in a proven track record of high quality musicians, and qualified Military Bandmasters currently serving in Bands of the British Army and Royal Oman Police (ROP). Recent compositions • Roast Beef of New England for Brass Quintet (1st Pf.: Kneller Hall Club, Minley 2024). • Yorkshire Rhapsody for Brass Band (1st Pf.: Victoria Hall, Bolton, 2024). • Notturno (Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night) for Brass Ensemble (2024) • Two Coronation Fanfares (1st Pf.: Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, 2024). • Five State and Ceremonial Concert Marches for Wind Band • Countess of Wessex’ Concert March for Wind Band • Step Short - Quick March for Wind Band • Andrew Henry VC - Quick March for Wind Band • 111 Military Marches (quick and slow) composed for Band, or for Pipes and Band. • Developing Musicianship Through Conducting (2017) - 18 short pieces for novice conductors. • Trusted Guardians - Symphonic Suite for Wind Band (2020) • Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2019). • Piano Quartet (2017). • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2016). (1st Pf.: International Trumpet Guild, Texas 2017). • Sinfonietta for Brass Band (2016). • Passing Through Three Points - a suite for large orchestra (2013). • Piano Quintet (2011). (1st Pf.: SoBe Institute for Arts, Miami, Florida, 2013). • Origins - for wind band (2011). (1st Pf.: BASBWE Conference, 2012). • Dance Suite for solo piano (2010). (1st Pf.: Sydney New Music Festival, 2016). • House of Windsor - Concert March for Band (2007) Main achievements • Master of Music degree (Composition) Durham University, graduated 2015. • Responsible for career structuring for ROP musicians, through design and delivery of three-tier educational courses focussing on career-essential musical disciplines. • Winner of a variety of awards for composition.

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I am a highly motivated and flexible musician, experienced in conducting, composing, teaching, accompanying and performing on piano and trombone. I am a prolific and enthusiastic composer with a substantial portfolio of compositions for varied ensembles and purposes. My compositional interests: tonal/modal/atonal harmony, counterpoint in relation to rhythm, serialism, developing symphonic techniques, extended harmony, and counterpoint . My consistently structured teaching in military and civilian environments has resulted in a proven track record of high quality musicians, and qualified Military Bandmasters currently serving in Bands of the British Army and Royal Oman Police (ROP).

Recent compositions
• Roast Beef of New England for Brass Quintet (1st Pf.: Kneller Hall Club, Minley 2024).
• Yorkshire Rhapsody for Brass Band (1st Pf.: Victoria Hall, Bolton, 2024).
• Notturno (Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night) for Brass Ensemble (2024)
• Two Coronation Fanfares (1st Pf.: Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, 2024).
• Five State and Ceremonial Concert Marches for Wind Band
• Countess of Wessex’ Concert March for Wind Band
• Step Short - Quick March for Wind Band
• Andrew Henry VC - Quick March for Wind Band
• 111 Military Marches (quick and slow) composed for Band, or for Pipes and Band.
• Developing Musicianship Through Conducting (2017) - 18 short pieces for novice conductors.
• Trusted Guardians - Symphonic Suite for Wind Band (2020)
• Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2019).
• Piano Quartet (2017).
• Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2016). (1st Pf.: International Trumpet Guild, Texas 2017).
• Sinfonietta for Brass Band (2016).
• Passing Through Three Points - a suite for large orchestra (2013).
• Piano Quintet (2011). (1st Pf.: SoBe Institute for Arts, Miami, Florida, 2013).
• Origins - for wind band (2011). (1st Pf.: BASBWE Conference, 2012).
• Dance Suite for solo piano (2010). (1st Pf.: Sydney New Music Festival, 2016).
• House of Windsor - Concert March for Band (2007)
Main achievements
• Master of Music degree (Composition) Durham University, graduated 2015.
• Responsible for career structuring for ROP musicians, through design and delivery of three-tier
educational courses focussing on career-essential musical disciplines.
• Winner of a variety of awards for composition.