The Gift of Feedback
I’ve long said that my primary motivation for composing music is communication. More specifically, I strive to make every piece […]
New Commission: Still, Moving Light
I’m thrilled to announce that my next composing commission comes from the exceptional trumpeter, flugelhorn player, and educator John Cord, based
Kelowna Residency Recap
What an extraordinary month it has been for Lisa and me here in Kelowna. Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of
Crafting Without a Blueprint: The Joy of Spontaneous Creation
A lot of people know me as someone with a very Type A personality. I like things to be highly
The Cost of Compromise
Long before becoming Prime Minister, Mark Carney warned that climate change wasn’t simply an environmental issue – it was a
I’m In Kelowna!
It’s taken me 16 years, but I’ve finally returned to beautiful Kelowna, BC (again for music!). Nestled within the breathtaking
Summer Reflections: Small Thoughts for Big Changes
The start of summer always inspires me to do something I value — set aside time to reflect on where
Listening to the Earth: How Nature Fuels My Creativity
Whenever I feel creatively blocked, I step outside. Nature recalibrates me. The rhythm of wind through leaves, the steady pulse
Confined in Everyday Scenes Launch
I’m fortunate to work on many exciting new music projects alongside extraordinary musicians and artists. Every so often, however, a
Praying to Trees: Recording Session
It was a wonderful evening spent with the Cantabile Chamber Singers as they recorded my new choral work, Praying to
Praying to Trees: Premiere Performance
What a pleasure it was to attend the Cantabile Chamber Singers performance of my new choral work, Praying to Trees,
The Art of Self-Discovery Through Music
People sometimes ask why I don’t share more about my personal life – what I think and feel. Part of
Music on the Bruce Festival
I’m thrilled to have been commissioned by the Music on the Bruce festival to compose a new work for soprano and string
Woodhaven Eco Residency
I’m honoured to have been invited as an artist-in-residence at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in Kelowna, BC this July. Nestled within
Finding Voice in the Forest: Praying to Trees with Cantabile Chamber Singers
It was a true pleasure to attend a rehearsal with the Cantabile Chamber Singers last week. I’m deeply grateful to be collaborating
