Michael’s Song (2012)

For orchestra and solo piano

Premiered by Orchestra London, with Francesco Milioto (piano), Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

JLC Olympic Fanfare (2010)

For orchestra

Commissioned for “Inspiring A Dream” - Celebrating Our Olympic Athletes, London, Ontario

Premiered by Orchestra London at the John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

With Glowing Hearts (adaptation) (2010)

For orchestra

Originally commissioned by The New Horizon Concert Band (affiliated with The University of Western Ontario), London, Ontario

Premiered by Orchestra London, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

Dracula (work in progress)

Original score for orchestra, to be performed live with the classic 1931 horror film of the same name,

starring Béla Lugosi

Performed as the main attraction for the show “Dracula Live - A Nightmare Of Horror

 

Concerto For Trumpet and Orchestra (work in progress)

For solo trumpet and orchestra

 

Canadian Voyage (3 remaining movements) (work in progress)

For solo french horn and orchestra

 

“Tequila Sunrise” (from “Cocktail Suite”) (adaptation) (2006)

For orchestra

Originally commissioned by Brassroots (London Arts Council Grant)

Premiered by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary, Alberta, Jeff Christmas, guest Conductor

 

Hearts Made Great (2005)

Original score for orchestra

Written for the musical “Hearts Made Great”

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, London Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

Concerto For English Horn and Orchestra (2004)

For solo english horn and orchestra

Composed as part of the composer residency with Orchestra London (Canada Council grant)

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, with Jennifer Short (english horn), London Ontario, Tanya Miller, Conductor

 

Canadian Voyage (“Atlantic Coast” and “Northern”) (2004)

For solo french horn and orchestra

Commissioned by Ronald George

Premiered by the London Community Orchestra, with Ronald George (french horn), London, Ontario, Len Ingrao, Conductor

 

Blue Water Portrait (2004)

For solo oboe and orchestra

Commissioned by Yootha Neller and the International Symphony Orchestra

Premiered by the International Symphony Orchestra, with Yootha Neller (oboe), Sarnia, Ontario, Jerome David Summers, Conductor

 

Algoma (2003)

For orchestra

Composed as part of the composer residency with Orchestra London (Canada Council grant)

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, London Ontario, Timothy Vernon, Conductor

 

River - Journey To Wellspring (2003)

For orchestra, guitars, solo piano and voices

Commissioned for a CD by Wellspring London and Region, London, Ontario

Live performance was premiered at the Grand Theatre, London, Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments (suite) (2002)

For orchestra

Composed as part of the composer residency with Orchestra London (Canada Council grant)

for their Education and Community series

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, London Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

A Christmas Fanfare (2002)

For orchestra

Composed as part of the composer residency with Orchestra London (Canada Council grant) for “A Family Christmas” pops

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, London Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

Night Before Christmas (2002)

For orchestra and narrator

Composed as part of the composer residency with Orchestra London (Canada Council grant) for

“A Family Christmas” pops

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, with Larry Smith (narrator), London Ontario, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

 

A Lil' Island Music (adaptation) (2002)

For orchestra, piano, bass, drums, and solo trumpet

Originally commissioned by Brassroots with Guido Basso (trumpet)

Adaptation commissioned for “Brassed Off 2”

Premiered by Orchestra London with Paul Stevenson (trumpet)

 

Land of Lakes and Rivers (2001)

For orchestra, choir with soloist, and rhythm section  

Commissioned for the 2001 Canada Summer Games London Alliance Opening Ceremonies, London, Ontario

Premiered at the TD Waterhouse Stadium at the University Of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

Broadcasted live on TSN, Gerald Fagan, Conductor

 

Ireland’s Coast (2001)

For orchestra, solo tin whistle, uilleann pipes, and bodhran  

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, with Tara O’ Connor (tin whistle),

Paul Gribbon (uilleann pipes) and Jeff Christmas (bodhran), Brian Jackson, Conductor

 

Sisters (adaptation) (2000)

For orchestra and solo piano

Premiered by Orchestra London, with John Regan (piano), Dave Martin, Conductor

 

Boogies Stride 'N Boogie (2000)

(1st Movement of "Canada Swings")

For orchestra and solo piano 

Premiered by Orchestra London, with Dean Harrison (piano), Dave Martin, Conductor

 

Blue, Red and Plaid (2000)

For orchestra and solo trumpet

Commissioned by Paul Stevenson for “Brassed Off” 

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, Jeff Christmas, Conductor

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Blue Nostalgia (adaptation) (1998)

For orchestra and solo trumpet

Originally premiered at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Adapted for Orchestra London, with Larry Larson (trumpet), David Martin, Conductor

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Blue Nostalgia (1998)

For orchestra and solo piano

Premiered at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Commissioned by the Professional Writing Division at Berklee College of Music,

for the "Professional Writing Division Awards Concert", Jeff Christmas, Conductor Winner of the

1997/1998 Millican Award

 

The Warburton Arms (adaptation) (1995)

For orchestra and solo piano

Premiered by Orchestra London Canada, with Brian Jackson (solo piano)