This composition was written to give students something to look forward to when they were able to make music together following Covid-19. The piece is meant to musically convey the hectic pace of l...

This piece is based on the Newfoundland folk song I se the B y (I m the Boy). All Around the Circle was composed to introduce students to quartal harmonies, which are constructed using intervals of...

And Love Is No More combines the melodies from two beautiful Canadian folk songs: She s Like the Swallow and The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle. The piece provides an excellent opportunity to...

Based on the Canadian folk song Land of the Silver Birch, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work of John...

Based on the Canadian folk song Land of the Silver Birch, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is an excellent example of minimalist music. With its nod to the work of John Adams and Eric Whitacre, this comp...

Based on the Canadian folk song “Land of the Silver Birch”, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work o...

Based on the Canadian folk song “Land of the Silver Birch”, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work o...

Based on the Canadian folk song “Land of the Silver Birch”, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work o...

The notion of being by yourself but not feeling alone has been expressed by many and the phrase “But Not Alone” has been used in various contexts. In this case the phrase and this piece are mea...

Desk Drumming is perfect material for teaching musical elements in any environment: a standard music room, a regular classroom, or even on the floor. These duets can be successfully performed by ju...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interest...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interest...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interest...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities interesting p...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities and some mixe...

This composition is based on material drawn from the hymn Fairest Lord Jesus which is also referred to as The Crusader s Hymn. Funky and unpredictable rhythms in all parts make this work something...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tech...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest techn...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tech...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tech...

The title is a reference to Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn who flies across the sky each dawn, heralding the start of the new day. Strong melodies and woodwind flourishes are supported by cr...

This is an energetic concert march with lots of notes for the woodwinds and exciting rhythmic parts for the brass and percussion. With an extended percussion section and some unpredictable 6/8 bars...

The Spree at Kelligrews is based on the Newfoundland folk song Kelligrews Soiree written by Johnny Burke. The song tells the story of an eventful visit to the festival which is still held at the st...

The concept of thin places comes from the ancient Celts who believed that there are places on the earth where the distance between this world and the world beyond is very slight. Thematic material...