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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. -
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'. -
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 bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’. -
Imagine how stunning it would be to receive an angelic visitor extolling one’s name! Imagine how humbling to know that one’s life was going to be used profoundly in bringing salvation to the people! -
It takes, as its premise, the story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins. -
It takes, as its premise, the story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Then the fun begins... -
If you're mounting the whole ensemble, this FULL SCORE gives you a commanding view of everything that's going on and takes the guess work out of rehearsing with the instrumentalists. -
The story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins. -
Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble! The music brings together both modern and classical elements in a unique dialogue to tell the story in a fresh and satisfying way. -
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.
