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A mini-fantasy combining two well-known carols. The lovely British carol tune ‘Forest Green’ contrasts beautifully with the angular ‘God rest ye’ in this arrangement. -
An artsy and delightful arrangement of the familiar carol, full of character and great brass sonorities. -
Commissioned by Claude Watson School for the Arts (Grades 4-8) in Ontario in honour of Canada’s Sesquicentennial birthday as a nation, July 1, 2017. This work began with a poetry contest with the children of Claude Watson. The poems, limericks, Haiku and free-verse were vetted by the staff and then submitted to Len for gleaning and fashioning into a song to be sung as a finale for their annual Reflections Concert. -
Four descriptive movements for 10-piece brass ensemble based on the stunning vista of the Agawa Canyon north of Lake Superior as captured by artists of Canada's 'Group of Seven' painters. Commissioned for the 2017 NABBA Championships by Rita Arendz and 'A Little Wind Music'. -
Mariposa Sketches is loosely based on ‘Sunshine sketches of a little town’ by one of Canada’s favourite authors, Stephen Leacock. Leacock had a summer home in Orillia, Ontario (a.k.a. Mariposa) and his descriptions of town life around the turn of the century are full of affectionate whimsy and humour. -
Island Songsmith highlights "DK's" gift for melody in this setting of three of his best-known songs; Where is the cross?, If we walk in the light, and If you would be my disciple. -
A timeless classic set for brass band. The text is winsome and compelling, and the music – matchless. -
Carols of the French tradition from around the world are among the most beguiling of all Christmas music. -
Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season. -
A bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’.
