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Covid-19 Lockdown Duet

Covid-19 Lockdown Duet

In 1984 I wrote a cornet duet with piano accompaniment, and in 1993 I scored this, by hand of course (no fancy music software back then) for brass band, however...

Covid-19 Lockdown Duet

In 1984 I wrote a cornet duet with piano accompaniment, and in 1993 I scored this, by hand of course (no fancy music software back then) for brass band, however...

My First Multitrack in 36 Years!

My First Multitrack in 36 Years!

In 1984 at the tender age of 18 (and still then on euphonium) I was given the opportunity, by a friend of my stepfathers, to do a couple of multitrack...

My First Multitrack in 36 Years!

In 1984 at the tender age of 18 (and still then on euphonium) I was given the opportunity, by a friend of my stepfathers, to do a couple of multitrack...

First Video with my new Zoom Q2n - Song For Daniel

First Video with my new Zoom Q2n - Song For Daniel

Finally getting around to trying out my new Zoom Q2n camera. Here's Song For Daniel, written for, and dedicated to my son. Hope you like it. Song For Daniel Take...

First Video with my new Zoom Q2n - Song For Daniel

Finally getting around to trying out my new Zoom Q2n camera. Here's Song For Daniel, written for, and dedicated to my son. Hope you like it. Song For Daniel Take...

The Question of Mouthpieces

The Question of Mouthpieces

I am often asked what mouthpiece I use, and for many years the answer was the same; 'a cut down medium bore euphonium mouthpiece' (actually a Denis Wick 4am). In...

The Question of Mouthpieces

I am often asked what mouthpiece I use, and for many years the answer was the same; 'a cut down medium bore euphonium mouthpiece' (actually a Denis Wick 4am). In...

National Band of New Zealand

National Band of New Zealand

I am delighted to tell you that I have been selected for the National Band of New Zealand for 2020/21.  Following a very well organised and thorough video audition process...

National Band of New Zealand

I am delighted to tell you that I have been selected for the National Band of New Zealand for 2020/21.  Following a very well organised and thorough video audition process...

What An Amazing Experience!

What An Amazing Experience!

I was fortunate enough to spend a weekend in the company of some of New Zealand's finest brass musicians this weekend down at the NZ Army Base in Christchurch. We...

What An Amazing Experience!

I was fortunate enough to spend a weekend in the company of some of New Zealand's finest brass musicians this weekend down at the NZ Army Base in Christchurch. We...