Having experienced a broad range of musical genres as a performer (Keyboard/Brass/Vocal/Conducting), I turned my attention to composition.
Having experienced a broad range of musical genres as a performer (Keyboard/Brass/Vocal/Conducting), I turned my attention to composition. Having written works for Orchestra, Chamber/Jazz/Indie and Choral ensembles I’m developing my style. I’ve performed the Elgar Enigma Variations and Williams’ gorgeous work, Hymn for the Fallen. In a recent commission for a local Orchestra, I created a sweeping 8 bar phrase which reminds me of Williams writing for Dances with Wolves. Having a daughter in the Canadian military forces, gives me a personal respect for this work. As a French horn player from early days, I’m aware of the significance British military music in the culture & development of Concert Band literature. I’m very interested in this work.
A Chamber Orchestra work for Solo Violin & Orchestra, with accompanying Frog Pond Audio track.
Upcoming performance, May 14, 2026, featuring Violinist, David Shewchuk (QSO & LJYO) in Lakefield, ON at Lakefield United Church, in a Benefit Concert for Ugandan Refugee Victoria K.
Choral work (SATB & Piano)
A Love song for water 💧
Performance upcoming
Sat Feb 20, St Matthews Church, Belleville, ON
Belleville Choral Society,
Director: Heather Christiansen
Honoured by Curve Lake Elder, Dorothy Taylor (Water Woman) with a Sacred Water Ceremony at the Petroglphs (Selwyn, On) 2019
Written for Linda Clark & the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough, Sept 2019
New commission with Kingston School of Dance. Collaborative work for the Kingston Youth Orchestra.
(8:08 min). Designated for advanced students of Modern Interpretive Dance.
Concert: Tett Gallery Performance , Kingston, ON. Tues, May 26, 2026
Orchestral Score, Tone poem in 4 Movements (Water-Earth-Air-Fire)
Previous performance June 2022, Peterborough, ON (KYO)
Upcoming performance; Oct 4, Belleville, ON (Quinte Symphony Orchestra)
New work commissioned for Kingston Youth Orchestra; ongoing project involving Kingston School of Dance.
Supported the director and UPBEAT program in youth orchestral activities and program development.
Assisted director with orchestral administration, rehearsal support and program coordination for the Kawartha Youth Orchestra's UPBEAT program.
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