This piece of Wind Orchestra music has been written as a dedication to my sister, Caroline who passed away late last year from cancer. I want this to be a free download (parts and score on PDF) all I’d ask is that groups could make a contribution, no matter how small to any local Cancer…
I have been writing music for as long as I can remember. It was quite a long time before anything was published although many things were performed. I wrote things mainly for practical purposes, the musicals for the students at school for example. I created work that was inclusive, customised for the actual available cast…
The Journey Home The week of music making and coaching composers at The Bavarian Music Academy in Marktoberdorf was full of wonderful people, great tutors/conductors and musicians who were keen to perform well together and enjoy one another’s company. After a great concert on Saturday evening and a final drink together in the Bierkeller, everyone…
Leroy Anderson probably wrote one of the best Christmas arrangements ever in 1950 when this piece was published. I have known it since childhood and it has a special place in the hearts of many players. It is often, however performed very poorly and a look at the tempo structure of the piece can help…
This year has been very tough for musicians. Professionals with secure jobs have suffered due to lockdowns and lack of performances. Semi-professionals have had all their work suspended, often with no support and keen amateur players have lost a huge part of their musical and social lives. I have decided to fund a recording of…