list works:
chronologically
alphabetically
orchestral works
large chamber works
small chamber works
theatre / opera
solo works
Bloodshake
(2004) 20’
for three flutes and large ensemble
commissioned by the Scottish Flute Trio
Born of Funk and the Fear of Failing
(2001) 23’
guitar and small ensemble
commissioned by Dundee Guitar Festival
Descent
(2005) 45’
an opera in seven log-ons
commissioned by Paragon Ensemble /Suspect Culture
Detours
(1999) 50’
large ensemble
commissioned by the Hebrides Ensemble/Psappha
Ebb
(1988) 25’
concerto for amplified flute and orchestra
commissioned by University of York Chamber Orchestra
Effective Mythologies
(1988) 23’
a Song and Dance for solo violin and orchestra
Explore Yourself
(1998) 6’
flute,clarinet,percussion,piano,violin and cello
commissioned by the Brighton Festival
First String Quartet - Civil Disobedience on the Northern Front
(1989) 15’
First String Quartet – Civil Disobedience on the Northern Front
General Wade's Road
(1988) 15’
flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet
commissioned by the Allander Ensemble / Scottish Arts Council
Ghosts
(2004-2007) 55’
Three nocturnals for orchestral ensembles
Creative Scotland Awards 2003 / National Lottery Funded
Haar
(1987) 23’
for solo viola and chamber orchestra
Handguns:A Suite
(1995-97) 50’
for large ensemble
commissioned by the Paragon Ensemble
Helensburgh Derive
(1992) 10’
brass quintet
commissioned by the Helensburgh Orchestral Society
Islay Duet
(1987) 20’
ballet for flute, oboe, violin, string orchestra and tape
commissioned by Dundee Rep Dance Company
JLL
(1986) 12’
for clarinet and piano
commissioned by William Sweeney
Kamperduin
(1998)
for orchestra
Commissioned by Dundee City Council
Lame God
(1990) 12’
solo accordeon
Commissioned by the Park Lane Group
Little Moses
(1997) 12’
solo percussion
commissioned by Tim Williams
Malcolm’s Whore
(1989) 6’
amplified viola, three flutes and sustaining bass instruments
commissioned by James Topham
Maps and Diagrams of our Pain
(1990) 25’
for violin and piano
commissioned by the St.Andrews Festival
Miami
(1998)
solo guitar
commissioned by Mark Ashford/South East Arts Music Schemes.
Morning Drunk and Buzzard
(2002) 12’
for chamber orchestra
commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra / St.Magnus Festival
Oh, why should I cry upon my wedding day?
(1985) 25’
solo violin,tubular bells,vibraphone,glockenspiel
Prosen
(1987) 10’
for string sextet
winner of 1987 Yorkshire Arts Composers Competition
Saturday Leatherette
(2002) 10’
solo viola
commissioned by Psappha
Second String Quartet - Dead Roses
(1990) 45’
for second violin, viola and cello
commissioned by Glasgow University under the terms of the McEwan Bequest
Slowbaby
(1997) 12’
guitar duo
commissioned by Allan Neave
South or William Spears Bruce remembers he is not remembered
(2002) 25’
large orchestra
Commissioned by the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and the National Geographical Society
Stramash
(1986) 15’
accordeon and string trio
commissioned by the Hovingham Centenary Music Festival
The Angel Suite
(1997) 14’
solo guitar
commissioned by Richard Han
The Baby Bear's Bed
(2003) 30’
large ensemble
commissioned by Icebreaker
The Bliss of Sexual Ignorance
(1988) 15’
Commissioned by Roger Montgomery
for horn, piano and celeste
The New Black
(2005) 28’
large orchestra
commissioned by BBC Radio 3
The Waterworks
(2003) 50’
a paranoid concerto for actors,tape,video and large ensemble
commissioned by the Paragon Ensemble
Thief
(2009) 12’
for flute and piano
commissioned by Ruth Morley
Three Minute Philosophy
(1998) 15’
three flutes and percussion
commissioned by the Scottish Flute Trio
Upbeat Destroyer
(2000) 15’
first concertante for guitar and ensemble
commissioned by Bath International Guitar Festival
Waltzer
(2007) 15’
for piano trio
commissioned by the Hebrides Ensemble
Western Darlings
(1992) 15’
large ensemble
commissioned by Orkest de Volharding