As avid readers of this MAGAzine, you have most likely witnessed the value of music ministry programs firsthand in your own local setting, so I’ll skip over the part where I try to sell or explain why these programs are so valuable. As the years pass us by, we see continuous waves of young people who have developed their skills and...

Is it possible that every generation of composers lives in the shadow of their predecessors? Where we are presently in terms of style, output, consumption and advancement won’t really be felt or truly known for years. But it is so important to look at the past to discover trends and development. This edition of Inside Composing (part...

In the last two years, Maple Leaf Brass has debuted seven composers who have been published for the first time. We have seen a general growth of interest in composition, including numerous students at Territorial Music School taking part in composition electives. As well, the music department offers ongoing correspondence and guidance to help...

The process of composing is one of discipline and mystery. Without getting too nerdy, I thought it would be interesting to write a series of articles that considers this process in hopes that we can all learn something about it. As many of you know, I have a passion for writing music. It is a high priority in my life and I truly believe it is a...