Inspired by the great Latin-jazz charts of the past Madrid offers a new chapter in this great big band tradition. No section is spared as all instruments of the ensemble are featured at different times. The work combines elements of modern jazz with the fiery elements of the Latin-jazz genre. The end really kicks it up a notch as the tempo and feel switch to Latin rock. This one is hot! (4:10)

Solo Horn and Wind Ensemble-Inspired by the Hawaiian Goddess of Fire (or Volcano Goddess) by the same name. She was passionate volatile and capricious. This lyrical work is an emotional rollercoaster in which we experience a glimpse of her personality from her quiet moments to her most violent.

Alice In Wonderland is a score in three main sections inspired by a short film of the same name from 1903 by Hepworth and Stow. For Flute Clarinet Violin Cello and Piano. Composed and published 2015. Duration: 9' Written for The New Music Players and Orchestra of Sound and Light for concerts in London and Sussex with funding support from The RVW Trust and Arts Council England. Premiere: Rowland Sutherland (Flute) Fiona Cross (Clarinet) Katie Stillman (Violin) Michael Atkinson (Cello) Richard Casey (Piano) University of Sussex 24th September 2015.

Premiered at the 2005 Michigan Music Educaotrs Conference Escapades was commissioned by the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Barry D. Martin with Arthur Campbell as clarinet soloist. Since the premiere it has been scheduled for additional performances in the United States and abroad. The piece gets its inspiration from the title which can be defined as 'a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct.' This piece is a series of changing 'escapades' (or variations) which develop and explore different aspects of the opening thematic material. The entire work builds into a free improvisational section beforeall elements of are united in the final presto of the composition (10:00)