Musical Direction
I specialize in conducting, with a primary focus on wind bands. My knowledge across the genre is substantial and I can advise bands and ensembles, support established band conductors or offer myself as a guest conductor. My energetic approach is proven to enthuse the musicians and generate quick and satisfying results for all. Using my own unique coaching methods, I absorb the abilities of the musicians and gauge all rehearsals on the basis of each performer. Everyone is important and has something to contribute and I allow this to shine though so everyone gets the feeling he or she has made a worthwhile contribution, whatever their standard.
Here are a few highlights:
2001 - 2015
Concert performances throughout the UK and wider world.
2001 - 2015
Director of Music of the Modena International Tattoo. Musical Director at other International events in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Canada, Nigeria, Morocco, Scotland and London.
2005 - 2009
Director of Music at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
2005
Director of Music of the Victoria Island Tattoo, Canada.
2008/2013
Director of Music at the Basel Tattoo, Switzerland.
2008
Director of Music of the Malaysia 50th anniversary of Independence Tattoo.
2011
Director of Music for the Royal Windsor Military Pageant.
2011 - 2015
Led the Household Cavalry on all major Ceremonial events including The Lord Mayor’s Show, changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Provided, as Director of Music, the orchestral music for The Queen’s Investitures at Buckingham Palace. Director of Music of all the Royal Windsor State visits of Heads of State.
2012
Led the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee procession from Parliament to Buckingham Palace – on horseback.
2012
Performed at the London Olympics for major sporting events.
2013
Led the Household Cavalry on the Trooping the Colour (Queen’s Birthday Parade).
2016 - present
Piccolo and performance coach to Rotstab Clique, Liestal, Switzerland.
2017 - present
Piccolo and performance coach to Junteressli Clique, Basel, Switzerland.
2018
Project conductor to the Musikgesellschaft Konkordia Reinach.
2019
Musical Director to the Oberschwaben Tattoo, Southern Germany.
