| Opus 17 | Balkan Bagpipes (1985) |
| for amateur orchestra | |
| This is a lively and rewarding play for an amateur orchestra. It evokes the music of East European bagpipes, which the composer experienced while studying in Budapest, in 1984. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 98b | Bartok Medley (1999) |
| for school orchestra | |
| A lively selection of folk songs collected by Bartok, arranged for school orchestra (secondary, though a good primary school orchestra could play it). More challenging parts for solo violin and piano. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 98a | Dance around the World (2000) |
| for school orchestra | |
| In six sections, this tuneful piece is designed for school performers, and explores different styles of dance music around the world. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 93 | Double Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Cello (1999) |
| for bass clarinet, cello and orchestra | |
| The slow movements explore issues of life and death, while the two quick movements provide an energetic and bright contrast. The wide range of both solo instruments is explored. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 98c | From Mountains to Sea (2000) |
| for school orchestra | |
| The music traces the South Canterbury landscape from the mountains, via rivers, lakes, over farms and the animals, to the sea. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 22b | Journey through Eastern Europe (1987) |
| for amateur orchestra | |
| This is an accessible work based on East European folk tunes, and is designed for amateur or school orchestras. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 43 | Moods (1990) |
| for childrens orchestra with flexible orchestration | |
| Four easy pieces for amateur or school orchestra describing the following moods: 'Escatic', 'Sad', 'Angry' and 'Happy'. Features simple and strong rhythms. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 136 | Piano Concerto No. 3 (2008) |
| for piano and orchestra | |
| A sunny and life affirming work with an emphasis on expression and colour rather than virtuosity. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 131 | Procession (2007) |
| for orchestra | |
| A short lively piece for amateur orchestra. Buoyant in tone and inspired by street processions. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 55 | Sinfonietta (1992-3) |
| for amateur orchestra | |
| There is plenty of variety in the four movements of this work, from the mysterious quality in the first movement, to the energetic humour of the last. Easy to perform. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 98e | Stomping in the Park (1999) |
| for amateur orchestra | |
| An easy piece for school orchestra, with a catchy tune and colourful orchestration. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 23 | Variations for Orchestra (1987) |
| for amateur orchestra | |
| A lively and colourful piece for youth orchestra, based on a quasi-Hungarian folk tune. | |
| Available from the composer |