Charming and easy trio for beginning flautists or recorders.  Teaches articulation, rhythm and juxtaposition of textures.  The opening theme is slurred and staccato, creating a delightful lilting waltz feel.  The second theme provides contrast through extended slurs and phrases in a more cantabile style.  Easy range and notes; quarter, half and eighth note values only.

LEVEL - beginner

Interlude is a delightful and refreshing junior/intermediate flute trio designed to give equal attention to all three parts.  The trio creates contrasts of tonality (alternating major/minor areas) and articulation (legato phrases, short slurs and staccato passages) as well as imaginative melody sharing and contrapuntal styles.  The range is comfortably within the ability expected for this level and in an easy key and time signature.  A few extra accidentals and syncopations add just enough challenge without causing frustration for the students.

LEVEL - junior

Here is a beautiful and graceful arrangement of O Canada featuring a string quartet (1st, 2nd, 3rd violin and cello) as the accompanist supporting either a vocal solo or unison choir. Instead of a trio, this arrangement could easily be used by a small string ensemble.

LEVEL - junior

Here is a beautiful and graceful arrangement of O Canada featuring a woodwind quartet (two flutes, clarinet and bassoon) as the accompanist supporting either a vocal solo or unison choir.

LEVEL - junior

This arrangement is a beautiful rendering of Simple Gifts/Lord of the Dance for flute quartet with optional piccolo additions (if no piccolo available, the part is played by Flute 1).  In keeping with the spirit of the traditional tune, this piece weaves a gentle interplay of the melody amongst the parts creating a stunning 'melting' of the tones in the opening.  The main "Lord of the Dance" section is bright, lively and dancelike indeed! Perfect to add to your flute ensemble repertoire and sure to be loved at any recital. Education elements include articulations, slurs, legato playing, contrasts of dynamics, tempo increases, phrasing and careful listening/tuning.

LEVEL - early intermediate​

Need to make a bold entrance, announcement or simply get the audience's attention?  FANFARE, for trumpet quartet, is perfect anytime you want people to stand up and take notice!  The piece features strong, assertive rhythms, echo effects and staccato notes. And it's only a minute long - just the perfect amount of time for a showstopper opening!

​LEVEL - early intermediate

NEW RELEASE for 2025​

Folksongs are not just for singers! "Early One Morning" scored for woodwind quartet (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon) is a beautiful, artistic, and dramatic rendition of this beloved tune. There's much more to this song than meets the eye! A young girl is betrayed, lied to, and abandoned, and this arrangement depicts the whole story in vivid musical detail.
LEVEL - upper intermediate

A stunning new arrangement of this much-loved Shaker melody! Subtle harmonic shifts and rhythmic motives add colour and interest. The tune is featured in every instrument and each part has its own idiomatic unique character while still balancing perfectly within the ensemble. Written in the mid-range for all instruments, "Simple Gifts" ensures a successful learning and performing experience.

​LEVEL -  intermediate

A haunting and beautifully crafted chamber piece for piano, flute, and oboe based on the well-known Newfoundland folksong, "She's Like the Swallow". Features melody crossings, legato phrasing, articulated passages and extensive use of word-painting in the piano. Underscoring the music is the original, rarely presented text of love, betrayal, and defeat.

​LEVEL - upper intermediate

​A contemporary, impressionistic work for piano, violin1/2, viola and cello. Inspired by the poetry of Kay Smith (New Brunswick), this is a short, four-sectioned work full of flirtatious fun, quirky melodic fragments and lush, rich harmonies.  Titles of the four sections are: At the Bottom of the Dark, But Who Can See?, It Is Strange, and When a Women Shops. NOTE - the sound file is computer generated and not a real performance.

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​LEVEL - early advanced

This work was a finalist in the Marimolin Composition Competition, Princeton, New Jersey.​ Scored for the unusual combination of violin and marimba. Haunting, ethereal and contemporary yet accessible and beautiful. The work has been edited and refreshed in 2023 and re-titled: "The Pondering."  NOTE - the sound file is computer generated and not a real performance.​

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​LEVEL - advanced

​A single movement, tone poem style contemporary work utilizing the three distinct timbres of three traditional instrument groupings: woodwind trio, string quartet and duo piano. Features numerous compositional techniques and interesting idioms.

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​LEVEL - advanced​​​​​