Commissioned by Music for Japan for its 25th Anniversary Orchestral Concert. The title 'Guardian Angel' was inspired by a passage from the Old Testament Book of Exodus (23:20)

A Cantata for Christmas-From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni Veni Emmanuel: People Look East: The Angel Gabriel: He Is Born the Divine Christ Child: Resonet in laudibus: What Sweeter Music: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day: WeThree Kings of Orient Are: Sing Noel Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-3 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

L'Ange musicien-Saint François D'Assise is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores as well as the explanations analysis and comments of each tableau. It is focused on the “Act II 5. L'Ange musicien” which describes the appearance of the “Musician Angel” to Saint Francis. This tableau is introduced by St Francis on his knees next to the cave. Three themes stand out in the opening of this tableau: the Decision the Joyce and the Calling. Some bird songs can be heard and the Angel appears in the light with a Viol and a bow. TheAngel Musician plays alongside some birds and leave St Francis fainting. He is soon joined by Brother Léon Brother Massée and Brother Bernard who try to help him. The last theme played is the Joyce one with some notes on the Viol while the tableau finishes with the three Brothers looking at the sky. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi this opera is set in Italy and is composed divided as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lépreux Act II 4. L’ange voyageur 5. L’ange musicien 6. Le prêche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French Organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsongs including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Based on Gloria-The beginning and ending fanfare sets the tone for an exciting arrangement by Vicki Tucker Courtney of the well-known French carol Gloria. A syncopated accompaniment along with the vocal meter change from 4/4 to 6/8 in the choruscreates energy throughout the music. The original chorus transitions to the familiar chorus building to a triumphant ending. The available brass ensemble parts add power and finesse. Instrumentation includes: Score Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone Bass Trombone.

Saint Francois D'Assise is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores as well as the explanations analysis and comments on each tableau. It is focused on the “Act II Tableau 4. L’Ange voyageur” which describes the appearance of the “Traveller Angel” to Saint Francis. This tableau is introduced by each of the themes of Brothers Leon Élie and Bernard and the theme of Philemon the bird. It opens as the Brothers are confronted to the Angel but don’t recognise him straight away except for BrotherBernard who reacts wisely. The Angel then requests to talk to Father Francis and the tableau finishes introducing the following part: “Act II Tableau 5. L’ange musicien”. Within this tableau 4 birdsong can be heard that is reminiscent of Messiaen's 'Bird Catalogue' collection. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lépreux Act II 4. L’ange voyageur 5. L’ange musicien 6. Le prêche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Jorden Rundt i 80 Dage er en spændende og farverig musical med skuespillere sangere og stort orkester. Historien er Jules Vernes frit bearbejdet af komponist og sangskriver Thomas Bo Borchersen i samarbejde med sanger forfatter og instruktør Tine Olsen. I hæsblæsende fart må Phileas Fogg nå Jorden rundt for at vinde et væddemål men der bliver alligevel tid til at dvæle ved de mange oplevelser og personer som støder til selskabet på vejen. Historien er fortalt i 15 sange og kædet sammen af dialog så hele ensemblet kan folde sig ud i denne udødeligeklassiker. Fra forordet: Hovedformålet med musicalen er at vise bredden i musikskolen og forsøge at skabe nogle nye unikke muligheder for samarbejde mellem lærer og elevgrupper i det nye musikskolemiljø der er opstået efter musikskolesammenlægningerne. Vi mener at der er et stort og stadigt voksende behov for at samle musikskolen i store fælles projekter dels for at forbedre infrastrukturen i musikskolen men også for at få den helt nødvendige kommunikation til samfundet omkring musikskolen. Vi mener der et et stort behov for at få synliggjort arbejdet med talentmassen på musikskolerne og at store kompetent udførte projekter ofte er en mangelvare på mindre og halvstore musikskoler. - Musicalerne egner sig selvfølgelig til at blive opført på alle musikskoler - store som små men er især tænkt som en særlig oplagt mulighed for at få samarbejde imellem musikskolerne igang på tværs af kommunegrænserne. Arrangementenes sværhedsgrad er forsøgt tilpasset det gennemsnitlige elevpræstationsniveau for aldersgruppen 12 til 18 år på musikskolen. Det har været en af topprioriteterne at lave arrangementerne

For Orchestra-Commissioned by: Nederlands Dans Theater Den Haag Carolina Performing Arts at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MUSIC • CENTER / Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County The Norwegian Operaand Ballet Oslo First performance 4 October 2012 at Lucent Dans Theater Den Haag by Nederlands Dans Theater and Residentie Orkest conducted by Andrew Grams. Choreography by Medhi Walerski.