Composition - Wind Ensemble

Concertino

This is a single movement work with three large sections. The music explores the altissimo register, the lyrical quality of the middle section and its virtuosic running passages.

Instrumentation

Alto Saxophone & Wind Ensemble

Premiere

Vincent Gnojek on Alto Saxophone, and Philwinds (2004)

Concerto For Marimba & Wind Ensemble

Instrumentation

Marimba, Wind Ensemble

Commissioned By

University of Kansas, and Philwinds (Singapore)

Premiere

Kevin Bobo (Marimba) and University of Kansas (2007)

Sang Nila

Sang Nila is a musical tribute to the man who gave Singapore its name. The music explores the beauty of Gamelan music, and the ethnic voices in traditional style.

Instrumentation

Full Wind Ensemble, 10 Percussionists & Chorus

Commissioned By

West Winds (Singapore) with funds from Singapore National Arts Council.

Premiere

West winds, Choirs of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Amadeus and Victoria Junior College (2005)

Symphonie Bombastique

Instrumentation

Wind Ensemble

Commissioned By

Timothy Reynish

Premiere

Philwinds (Singapore) (2008)