Composition Details
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Smoke-Filled Dawn, for String Orchestra, 2018, 5:00 min.
Read by Kevin Mallon and the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Mar. 18th, 2018.
Mountain Eddies, for Piano, 2017, 3:30 min.
Premiered by Frédéric Lacroix
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Dec. 2nd, 2017.
Whisky Jack, for Orchestra, 2017, 4:00 min.
Premiered by Julian Pellicano and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB. Jan. 30th, 2018.
Serenade, for Flute and Two Violas, aka “Roomie Tunes,” 2017, 5:00 min.
Premiered by Leslie Opatril, Geena Salway, and Andrea Loach
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Mar. 29th, 2017.
Caldera, for String Orchestra, 2016, 8:00 min.
Read by Kevin Mallon and the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Jan. 22nd, 2017.
Premiered by Stephen Brown and the Sidney Classical Orchestra
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Sidney, BC. May 19th, 2017.
Second performance to be by Max Lifchitz and the North/South Chamber Orchestra
Christ & St. Stephen's Church, Manhattan, NY. June 19th, 2018.
Smoke-Filled Dawn, for String Orchestra, 2018, 5:00 min.
Read by Kevin Mallon and the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Mar. 18th, 2018.
Mountain Eddies, for Piano, 2017, 3:30 min.
Premiered by Frédéric Lacroix
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Dec. 2nd, 2017.
Whisky Jack, for Orchestra, 2017, 4:00 min.
Premiered by Julian Pellicano and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB. Jan. 30th, 2018.
Serenade, for Flute and Two Violas, aka “Roomie Tunes,” 2017, 5:00 min.
Premiered by Leslie Opatril, Geena Salway, and Andrea Loach
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Mar. 29th, 2017.
Caldera, for String Orchestra, 2016, 8:00 min.
Read by Kevin Mallon and the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Jan. 22nd, 2017.
Premiered by Stephen Brown and the Sidney Classical Orchestra
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Sidney, BC. May 19th, 2017.
Second performance to be by Max Lifchitz and the North/South Chamber Orchestra
Christ & St. Stephen's Church, Manhattan, NY. June 19th, 2018.
The Bell Tower, for Flute and Piano, 2016, 3:30 min.
Premiered by Leslie Opatril and Patrick Armstrong
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Dec. 4th, 2016.
Canyon Echoes, for Flute, Violin, and Viola, 2015, 4:45 min.
Premiered by Leslie Opatril, Christina Deaville, and Andrea Loach
Freiman Hall, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Mar. 29th, 2016.
Uncertainties, for Piano Four Hands, 2015, 4:45 min.
Premiered by Samuel Lee and Patrick Armstrong
Room 113, Perez, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Feb. 23rd, 2016.
Tangled Thoughts, Piccolo Concertino with String Orchestra, 2015, 7:30 min.
Premiered by Stephen Brown, the Sidney Classical Orchestra,
and soloist Mary Byrne
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Sidney, BC. Mar. 11th, 2016.
International premiere by Max Lifchitz, the North/South Chamber Orchestra,
and soloist Mary Byrne
Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, Manhattan, NY. Jun. 20th, 2017.
Rider Beware, for a capella SATB Chorus, 2015, 4:30 min.
Premiered by Brian Wismath and the VCM Chorale
Alix Goolden Hall, VCM, Victoria, BC. Apr. 1st, 2015.
Sightreading Buddies, Flute Duet, 2014, 5:00 min.
Premiered by Leslie Opatril and Mary Byrne
Wood Hall, VCM, Victoria, BC. Nov. 20th, 2014.
How can I better serve you as a composer?
In addition to feeding my curiosity about different tastes and perspectives, I find picking brains to be interesting, educational, and often even inspirational. If you have the time and desire, please indulge me by sharing through my CONTACT form. Here are some guiding questions to choose from, or you can go free-style!
What is/are your favourite piece(s) (and why?)
What are you looking for/hoping for in a new piece of music?
Are there any voids you want filled?
Do you have...
With all of these questions, I am most interested in why you have particular preferences, so if you can explain, please do!
If you identify as a non-musician and/or someone who does not know about music in the classical tradition, please do not let this stop you from sharing. The only requirement for music listening is the possession of an ear, or two.
Thank you for sharing!
What is/are your favourite piece(s) (and why?)
What are you looking for/hoping for in a new piece of music?
Are there any voids you want filled?
Do you have...
- favourite keys to play in?
- favourite keys to listen to?
- favourite instruments to listen to?
- specific characteristics of certain instruments you wish were exploited more often?
- preferred durations for listening?
With all of these questions, I am most interested in why you have particular preferences, so if you can explain, please do!
If you identify as a non-musician and/or someone who does not know about music in the classical tradition, please do not let this stop you from sharing. The only requirement for music listening is the possession of an ear, or two.
Thank you for sharing!
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