I am a composer and saxophonist, originally from Perth, Australia. I hold an MRes in Music Composition from the University of Liverpool, and a BMus (Hons) in Arranging and Composition from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. I joined Liverpool Hope University in 2020, where my teaching focusses on practical aspects of music making such as composing and performing. I am also the Music Team's lead for recruitment. 

Alongside teaching, I have an active and varied career as a composer and a performer. Recordings of my music are available on the acclaimed record label, Erased Tapes, and I have presented solo performances of my music across the UK and Europe. I am also the founder of Immix, a new music ensemble that collaborates with artists from across the musical spectrum.

Teaching Specialisms

Composition (acoustic and electroacoustic)

Music Performance

Improvisation (Jazz and non-idiomatic)

Music Technology

Recent Works

Syrinx -  A composition for saxophone, electronics and birdsong, commissioned as part of For the Birds: The Birdsong Project - a collection of new music inspired by the beauty of birdsong, performed by artists from across the musical spectrum including Laurie Anderson, Elvis Costello, Yoko Ono and Terry Riley. The project won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Limited Edition Box Set.

Under Waves, Ascending - A work for saxophone and electronics, commissioned by the intermedia perfumery Folie á Plusieurs and the Nugochi Museum in New York. Later released as part of the compilation Music for Kō on Erased Tapes Records in 2022.

Two Different Skies - A sonic theatre piece for the Sound Worlds podcast series, exploring the theme of home. Written, composed and performed by myself, with editing and dramaturgy by Paige Young. Released online in October 2020.

Trespassing - A new work for ensemble and electronics examining gentrification and the regeneration of the Liverpool city centre, composed in collaboration with the acclaimed electronic artist, Forest Swords. It was premiered by Immix Ensemble at the Southbank Centre, London and Fruit, Hull, as part of the 2019 PRSF New Music Biennial.

Lines of Sight - my debut album of studio-based compositions for multi-tracked saxophones and electronics, released on Erased Tapes Records in 2019.

Autumn Vignettes - A suite of three chamber works, composed as a part of Sound and Music's Composer Curator programme, and performed by Immix Ensemble across its 2018 season.

Basic Forms - a four-part suite for chamber ensemble and electronics, composed in collaboration with modular synthesist Luke Abbott, premiered by Immix Ensemble in 2017.

Transition - a suite for chamber ensemble and electronics inspired by the idea of musical instruments as snapshots of cutting edge technologies of the past. Composed in collaboration with the electronic artist, Vessel, as part of Immix's 2014 season. It was subsequently recorded and released on Erased Tapes Records in 2016.

Recent Publications

Syrinx - included on the compilation For the Birds: The Birdsong Project vol. V, released by the Birdsong Project and the Audubon Society.

Under Waves, Ascending - included on the compilation Music for Kō, released on Erased Tapes Records (2022)

Two Different Skies - available at SoundWorlds.org (2020)

Lines of Sight - released on Erased Tapes Records (2019)

Iroise - included on the compilation 1 + 1 = X, released on Erased Tapes Records (2018)

Transition - featuring Immix Ensemble and Vessel, released on Erased Tapes Records (2016)

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