| Opus 67 | A Bugle Will Do (1995) |
| for orchestra | |
| This piece commemorates the hardship of war through the example of Charles Upham. Its 4 sections include haka-like rhythms in the battle scene, the desolation of prison, a lyrical, pastoral section and an exhilarating finale as peace breaks out. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 96 | Ahua (2000) |
| for solo soprano, mezzo soprano, tenors(2), baritone, large choir, orchestra and Maori kapahaka group | |
| A mix of opera and oratorio, with a dramatic libretto by Keri Hulme and strong, evocative music. It incorporates elements of Maori music, and a kapahaka group contributes traditional and original music to the work. 'Ahua' tells the story of Moki, one of the first of the Ngai Tahu tribe to settle in the South Island. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 72 | Albatross in Flight (1996) |
| for orchestra | |
| A short orchestral fanfare, describing the flight of the albatross, a famous resident of Dunedin Peninsula. It is light and frothy, and good for the opening of a concert. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 25 | Beginnings (1987) |
| for orchestra | |
| A colourful and challenging piece of programmatic music describing the birth of the composer's son, Tristan. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 91 | Coming to it (1999) |
| for orchestra and speaker, music with poems by Sam Hunt | |
| 'Coming to It' was composed with Sam Hunt's performance poetry in mind (although the work can be played with other speakers). The music attempts to empathise with the spoken word while being able to stand alone at the same time. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 127 | Diary of a Madman: A dedication to Shostakovich (2006) |
| for orchestra | |
| A collage of quotations from the Russian master, woven into a colourful fabric. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 56 | Flute Concerto (1993) |
| for solo flute and orchestra | |
| An attractive, extrovert piece. Plenty of life and contrast. Piano reduction available also. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 138 | French Overture (2008) |
| for orchestra | |
| A substantial overture using a slow fast slow structure. Written while the composer was visiting Paris. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 81 | From the Southern Marches (1997) |
| for solo SSTB, large choir and orchestra | |
| This major work contains a mixture of musical and literary sources, and is eclectic in style. The choir has plenty to do, but none of it is too demanding technically. It is a work which transcends its regional origins. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 79 | Guitar Concerto (1997) |
| for guitar and orchestra | |
| Unlike most guitar concertos this one is scored for full orchestra and is large in scale. Requiring amplification, the solo part nevertheless holds it's own against the orchestra. Likewise, the orchestra gets a decent play in a work of sparkling colour and ideas. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 65 | Journeys (1995) |
| for orchestra and schools groups | |
| Journeys was a project with the aim of fostering interest in the orchestra and encouraging composition in schools. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 125 | Organ Overture (2006) |
| for organ and orchestra | |
| A stormy and vibrant piece with a challenging organ part. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 141 | Portrait of FH (2009) |
| for orchestra | |
| Symphonic work inspired by the media used by Frances Hodgkins - water-colours, oils and gouaches. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 134b | Rain (2008) |
| for baritone and orchestra | |
| A lyrical and peaceful setting of the iconic poem by Hone Tuwhare. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 61 | Remember Parihaka (1994) |
| for orchestra | |
| A short and evocative piece that commemorates the shameful events at Parihaka in 1881, where government troops forcibly took over a Maori Pa and sent many of its inhabitants to prison. Used as a high school resource, this piece is approachable and not difficult to perform. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 82 | Revelations (1998) |
| for orchestra | |
| Inspired by a near-death experience, this tone-poem is full of colourful musical images and sharp contrasts of mood. It is sharp-edged in tone and challenging in performance. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 97 | Southern Journeys (2000) |
| for orchestra and film | |
| The four movements of this 'visual symphony' describe landscapes and wildlife in the deep south of NZ. The evocative music compliments the stunning film by Natural History NZ, but can also stand by itself as a concert piece. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 59 | Symphony No. 1 "Boum" (1993) |
| for orchestra | |
| This symphony in four movements encompasses a world of feelings and images, without being too demanding technically. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 95 | Symphony No.2 "The Widening Gyre" in three movements (1999) |
| for orchestra | |
| This symphony explores the millenium theme from an historic and poetic angle. The 3 movements are energetic and demanding for the orchestra. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 37 | Te Hau-a-Kaiaua (1989) |
| for orchestra: | |
| A short tone poem, describing a Maori myth in music. It is colourful in its orchestration, and contains elements of Maori music mixed with minimalist elements. | |
| published by Wai-te-ata Press |
| Opus 36 | The Hanging Bulb (1989) |
| for orchestra | |
| In four connected sections, this work is intense in mood and strong in its rhythms and melodic cells. A personal work, beautiful and sensitive, expressing the images of sadness and despair. | |
| published by Massey University Press, 1999 |
| Opus 62 | The Tuatara Dances (1994) |
| for orchestra | |
| The Tuatara shakes off his passive past and moves to some contemporary dance rhythms. A lively and amusing piece, it incorporates elements of jazz and ethnic music alternating with the Tuatara theme, building to an exciting climax. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 85 | Theme and Variations: The Search (1998) |
| for orchestra | |
| A dark and vivid work exploring the theme of searching. It provides plenty of instrumental solos but is never too demanding, technically. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 4 | Three Pieces for Strings (1980) |
| for string orchestra | |
| Strongly astringent short pieces, featuring an expressive passacaglia based on a 12-note row. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 107 | Timeless Land (2003) |
| for orchestra | |
| Timeless Land can be perforned as an orchestral piece alone, or in conjunction with a film by Natural History NZ and readings of texts by Brian Turner and Owen Marshall (If the latter is used, the duration of the work is approximtely 60 minutes). | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 57 | Underwater Music (1993) |
| for orchestra | |
| A colourful descriptive piece, imaginatively portraying seahorses, stingrays and dolphins. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 64 | Viola Concerto (1994-5) |
| for viola and orchestra | |
| A personal work in 4 movements covering a range of moods. Lightly scored to let the viola speak. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 128 | Whalesong (2006) |
| for double bass and orchestra | |
| A ten minute mini-concerto based on the song of the humpback whale. | |
| Available from the composer |
| Opus 48 | Yet Another Poem of Spring (1991) |
| for orchestra | |
| A short orchestral fanfare, lively and colourful, designed to open a concert. | |
| Available from the composer |