Australian Saxophone Music

Written in 2021 for Phantasmagoria Ensemble, "Drunken Sailor" (for alto sax and tuba) is a jaunty arrangement of the popular sea shanty in 3 short movements.

Commissioned in 2021 by HD Duo (Michael Duke & David Howie), "Cloud Nine" (for soprano sax, piano and electronic bow) is an exuberant work with a dark and stormy heart.

Commissioned in 2021 by Clifford Leaman and Joseph Lallo, "Seventh Heaven" (for soprano sax, alto sax and piano) conveys all the joyfulness that the title suggests, along with my fondness for Major sevenths.

Commissioned in 2018 for world premiere performance by SCM Saxophone Orchestra with soloist Dr Michael Duke, as part of the CSO Australian Series 2018.

"Flight of Fancy" is a lively and colourful piece of approximately 3 minutes duration. It is available in five different arrangements! This recent arrangement is for 2 saxophones (alto & tenor).

A setting of Søren Kierkegaard's prayer, commissioned in 2017 for world premiere by Brisbane Chamber Choir & Diana Tolmie (saxophone), conducted by Graeme Morton AM.

First performed by Barry Cockcroft & Adam Pinto, "Flying Colours" (for alto saxophone and piano) is a special adaptation of my concerto for saxophone and band.

Inspired by the world of bicycle racing, "Slipstream" is a colourful, cheeky, virtuosic and jazzy tour de force for 4 saxes + bicycle bell! Premiered in 2016 by Nexas Quartet (Sydney).

Hurly Burly (for soprano saxophone and piano) was commissioned in 2015 for world premiere performance by Australian saxophonist, Simon Watts.

"Air Traffic Control" is an energetic solo for alto saxophone. It features rapidly twisting and turning chromatic melodies and sounds inspired by electronic beeps and sirens.