A Musical Memory was composed in 2018 to honor the memory and spirit of Nicole T. Lear. Ms. Lear taught at Robert Frost Sixth Grade Academy in the ...
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A ‘ratbag’ is an Australian slang term used to describe someone who might be a bit mischievous. In this case it is applied with the utmost affectio...
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This piece of music is a celebration of making music together, of being together, and of looking forward with hope after such a challenging time. T...
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Recall a moment of great celebration - a goal scored to win an important game, a great exam mark after months of work, a new job or any other fanta...
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The drums are the raw heartbeat of the jungle. They are the soundtrack for the wild adventures that can be had, venturing where no human has ever s...
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Nil Sine Labore is the motto of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, which commissioned this work for ceremonial occasions for their school community. Th...
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Over history, human-kind has sought to explore what lies beyond – we have sailed beyond our shores to unknown lands, taken to the skies to unknown ...
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Gently should be just that …. tender, reflective, thoughtful; allowing musicians and listeners to simply breath and let the music speak of gentlene...
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Special occasions need a special soundtrack. Something bold. Proud. Even a bit pompous. Whether you are receiving an award for destroying an interg...
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Inspired by a musical mobile hanging in a nursery, Cradle Song captures elements of "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen C. Foster. Opening opportunities...
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Fanfare and Dance commences with a grand and impressive fanfare led by the brass section, giving way to a light and playful dance. As the music pro...
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When I was growing up in suburban Brisbane in the 1980’s my family’s favourite place to picnic on a sunny weekend was Bellbird Grove in the D'Aguil...
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Remembering a Friend was composed in memory of Leading Seaman Colin Hughes, Royal Australian Navy, who was tragically taken from us in September 20...
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Written for the tenth anniversary of the formation of the ensemble and the composer’s involvement with the group, Local Heroes is dedicated to the ...
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The term ‘digger’ is a military slang term used to describe soldiers from Australian and New Zealand. This colloquial term became prominent in Worl...
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Bill Buchanan is one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland; a nurturer and a developer of talent. When he left full time work to pursue ot...
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Banish the Moon is a musical description of a magical sunrise. It begins in the dark with the sounds of crickets and frogs calling softly. The tune...
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If Ye Love Me is a paraphrase setting of the Thomas Tallis four-part motet of the same name. Published in 1565 during the reign of Elizabeth the Fi...
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In 2018, Australia launched the Australian Space Agency and became the last OECD country in the world to have a designated public service office de...
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Patch Goes To Town was written about the first time my son went in to the ‘city’. The melody in the opening reflects his excited and happy mood - y...
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My Temptation is a slow swing ballad based on the Neal Hefti style of Lil' Darlin’ originally written for the Count Basie Orchestra's 1958 album ‘T...
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Boogaloo for Two was originally composed as a play-on theme for the Australian variety television show “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” in the 1990’s. The D...
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Fiesta en la Calle is a high-energy Latin chart that fuses Tito Puente with Arturo Sandoval and the modern L.A writing of Gordon Goodwin. After the...
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For many years, one of the musical highlights for band and orchestra students at my school was an annual excursion to see “DOCH Gypsy Orchestra” di...
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Rhapsody was composed as a tribute to my University Band Director, Dr. Ralph Hultgren. It was under Dr. Hultgren’s baton that I was introduced to t...
View full detailsNo Time for Talkers is a fun and energetic hard-driving gospel rock tune. Full recordings of this and other great Australian jazz works can be foun...
View full detailsHow funky can you get? It’s easy to get excited about the title of this tune and try too hard to be funky. It’s like trying too hard to be cool. It...
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Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layer...
View full detailsMove 'n' Groove is a tribute to legendary trumpet player Lee Morgan. The chart is based on the groove of The Sidewinder, with a half-time funk feel...
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As often happens, Lucky Lockie lept off the piano and demanded to become a tune when the composer was teaching saxophone to another Lockie. The bas...
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One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little ...
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Commissioned by Blackburn High School Friends of Music for the Symphonic Band performance at The Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra C...
View full detailsThis fun work for a young concert band creates the exciting atmosphere of a spy thriller where time is ticking down on our hero being able to save ...
View full detailsHop! Hop! Hop! Bouncing through the Australian bush to a swingin’ rhythm you can imagine a herd of kangaroos groovin’ out as they stop to for a che...
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Driven was composed for the Hillbrook Anglican School Wind Symphony and premiered by the ensemble in a joint concert with the Queensland Youth Orch...
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Featuring trumpet soloist, Your Time Will Come, is a beautiful melodic ballad in triple metre, opening opportunities for interpretation and express...
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