Now published by Brasswind Publications. The fine young players from the RCM give this arrangement a fine reading. https://www.brasswindpublications.co.uk/acatalog/Harlem-Nocturne-3611.html#SID=2790

Written whilst still a student and now given a wonderful performance by Catherine May and Christopher Weston of Triptych. Three English Songs (1978) i)- Music’s Empire (Marvell) ii)- Music to Hear (Shakespeare) iii)- If Music and sweet poetry agree (Barnfield)

My last composition workshop as Coordinator and Prof of Composition at Junior Guildhall. Some great pieces from my students and a short offering from me, written the day before and titled 'Farewell'. My thanks to the young Quartet from GSMD and to the generations of young composers who have inspired me over the years.

Dedicated to my friend Val Hougham and performed by the students and staff from New Hall School in 2023. Are there not twelve hours in the day? (From John 11) Are there not twelve hours in the day? A man can walk in the daytime without stumbling Because he has the light of this world to see by; But if he walks at night he stumbles, because there is no light to guide him. I am the resurrection, If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live, And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? If you had been there he would not have died Yet I know that God will do just as you ask, just as you say I am the resurrection, and the life, whoever believes in me will live Even though he dies: and whoever lives and believes in me Will never die We believe you are Jesus son of God He who has come into this world, The Messiah, saviour of all I am the resurrection. Father, I thank you for hearing my prayer. I knew indeed that you always hear me, But I speak for the sake of all these who stand round me, So that they believe it was you who sent me. I am the resurrection. Amen

Whirlwind are a fine group of chums who play my music rather well I feel.

“One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life; that word is love” Sophocles, 496 – 406 BC Christopher Weston and I performing at St Mary le Tower in Ipswich. Music available here ......... https://www.camdenmusic.com/catalog-item.php?id=00000387