Conductor

As a conductor I have made it a habit of energising every group that I work with, be it Symphony Orchestras, Symphonic Wind Orchestras (Wind Band/Concert Band), Junior Bands or even guitar ensembles. Other engagements include leading sectional rehearsals and as an adjudicator at music competitions.

Here are a few examples of some of the wonderful music I have had the pleasure of performing with various Orchestras and Bands:

Elgar: Enigma Variations, Bruckner: 4th Symphony, Sibelius: Symphonies No. 1 and 2, Dvorak: No. 8 & 9, Copland: Appalachian Spring, Marquez: Danzon No. 2

Walton: Viola Concerto, Strauss: Oboe Concerto, Arutiunian: Trumpet Concerto, Glière: Horn Concerto Op.91., Brubeck: Paradise Utopia for Bass Trombone.

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Version for Symphonic Wind Orchestra), Holst: 1st and 2nd suites for Band, Mackey: Aurora Awakes and Sasparilla, Adam Gorb: Awayday, Britten: Courtly Dances

 Composer

Here you will find examples of my compositions and arrangements, which are mostly for Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Concert Band), Guitar Ensemble and Solo Guitar. Do contact me if you would like to commission a new work or arrangement!

Wind Band

Lake Dance

Orange Blazing Clouds

Over Vale and Mountain

Swiss Capital Overture

Cascades of Light (Duo Trp/Alt Sax & Band)

Four Seasons on a Hill

Symphony Orchestra

Dreaming Wolves

Universal Questions

Guitar

Springbuds

Endless Summer

Falling Leaves

Distant Bells

Flute & Guitar

Endless Summer

City Lights

Falling Leaves

Orange Blazing Clouds

An exciting opener or encore for your band!

Duration: 3’45’’

Difficulty Level: 3,5

For Wind Band / Concert Band

Lake Dance

Lake Dance was inspired by the beauty of Lake Thun and the energy of the people that live around it. The different tonal colours and characters of the dances depict the waves on the lake at various times of the day, beginning with a calm and atmospheric sunrise and finishing with a joyously energetic sunset.

Duration: 10’

Difficulty Level: 4

For Wind Band / Concert Band

This piece has recently been commisioned to be arranged for brass band to be premiered in winter 2026!

Four Seasons on a Hill

Four Seasons on a Hill follows the weather and mood of the Gurten Hill, including a lazy picnic in summer and exciting sledging in winter.

Duration: 11

Difficulty Level: 3

For Wind Band / Concert Band

Gems at Sea

A romantic piece inspired by my young sons stories about pirates at on the open sea

For Solo Guitar

 “To me, composing is a game of marbles. I’m not seeking to write the greatest symphony of the 21st Century, or something along those lines. I want to entertain myself by playing with the highs, the intensity, the silences, the sonorous explosions, the nuances, the whispers, a great number of experiences of that kind. I try to write my reflections on life, nature, and art in general. I am happy with what I do and I will continue.”

Leo Brouwer

Guitarist

From Bach to Bossa Nova. I love performing a mixed variety of genres on guitar.