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Mariposa Sketches

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.

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Agawa Impressions

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’.

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Island Songsmith

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.

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In The Bleak Mid Winter

A timeless classic set for brass band. The text is winsome and compelling, and the music – matchless.

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Ein Feste Burg

A bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’.

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Silent Night (Brass Band Accompaniment)

Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season.

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They call it Canada Instrumental Backing Package

The 48-page full score download for this work includes the piano-vocal score in […]

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Night of the God-Child (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

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!

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Night of the Magi (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

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.

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Night of the Angel (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

It takes, as its premise, the story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Then the fun begins…

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Call the Composer

Coaching Calls are a great way to get new ideas or work through road blocks.

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They call it Canada FULL SCORE

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.

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