Originally a piece for string trio by A. Borodin, this arrangement of Trio in G minor was commissioned by the Ironwood trio. The work, built around a beautiful melody, passes through many moods.
Allegro Vivo is a transcription for clarinet trio of the third movement of Faure's Piano Trio, Op. 120. A challenging work, this movement is unique in Faure's compositional output. Written
Cave Paintings is a five movement work for alto sax and piano, written for the very talented Ephyra Duo. Based around Richard Nye's time living on the Isles od Scilly, the work attempts to
This is a tonal work, incorporating suspensions and pleasing dissonance. The nostalgic first section is followed by a lively fugue which involves some chromatic harmonies. This is followed by the third
The Gardener was written in 2011 and is based on a print of the same name by British artist Eric James Mellon. Eric had just completed his book, "65 Years of Printmaking," and this piece was
These six scenes for soprano and chamber ensemble represent a fictional reflection on the life of a real 100-year-old woman, Pat Sturn (1910 - 2011). Pat was a portrait photographer who lived in Windsor,
A work commissioned by "thatotherchoir" and the Blyth Festival Orchestra in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, this is a spacious work that allows every element of the ensemble to have their moment
A toe-tapper from the beginning. Written in a style reminiscent of Great Big Sea, this piece builds to a rousing finish, combining melodies as it goes. A sure favourite for both choirs and audiences....
During the performing of this piece for solo clarinet, the musician should take advantage of such basic features of jazz style as: improvisation, sophisticated rhythms based on syncopated figures, and
This enthralling song cycle was a finalist in the National Association of Teachers of Singing's 2006 Art Song Composition competition. Using Sara Teasdale's texts, these six songs follow a progression of
Commissioned by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in 2018 as a celebration of Point Pelee National Park's 100th anniversary. The work is meant to reflect the park throughout the seasons, and is divided into