‘Dial M for Midnight’ Released

Matthew was recently commissioned to write a new piece for Solo Cornet and Brass Band by Jim Hayes and the Co-Operative Funeralcare Band from Scotland. Entitled ‘Dial M for Midnight,’ this brand new composition is the title track on the CD, highly influenced by Latin American rhythms and styles to give the soloist a chance

Wedding Bells

Matthew was asked to write a brand new piece for 2 friends who were getting married in the summer of 2010. Sarah and Simon Persin wanted something special and memorable for the opening of their wedding ceremony and something new and unique for Sarah to walk down the aisle to, accompanied by the SWT Woodfalls

‘Journey’ premiere

‘His Journey’s Just Begun’ had it’s premiere performance in it’s original orchestration of Soprano and Piano during the Cardiff University Composers Showcase on 28th April 2010.

Cymanfa Ganu

Matthew was commissioned to create 7 hymn arrangements for the Cymanfa Ganu at the 2010 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Ebbw Vale. You can find all of these hymn arrangements on this page performed by The Tredegar Town Band conducted by Alwyn Humphreys, recorded and broadcast on S4C on 1st August 2010. Aberystwyth Blaenwern Calon

National Eisteddfod Videos

Tredegar Town Band  performed two of Matthew’s works during their winning performance at the 2010 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Ebbw Vale. The contest is the only one in the world to be broadcast live on television, on the Welsh channel S4C. The complete winning performance can be found on YouTube. Activate The Smile  
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Solo Cornet Commission

  Matthew has been commissioned to write a new piece for Solo Cornet and Brass Band by Jim Hayes and the Co-Operative Funeralcare Band from Scotland. Entitled ‘Dial M for Midnight,’ this brand new composition is highly influenced by Latin American rhythms and styles and gives the soloist a chance to show off their technique
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Smile performances

Matthew’s composition for brass band, ‘The Smile,’ received multiple performances over the weekend of 16th to 18th April 2010.     Three performances were heard on Saturday 17th April, firstly by the Gloucestershire Youth Brass Band on the Glanfa Stage at The Wales Millennium Centre.     Tredegar Town Band performed ‘The Smile’ during their
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Premiere of new work

  The premiere performance of ‘His Journey’s Just Begun’ will take place on Friday 26th February 2010 at Cosy Hall in Newport, Shropshire at 7.30pm. A sentimental piece depicting the first steps of a lost soul into the afterlife, ‘His Journey’s Just Begun’ is written for Alto solo, Violin and Piano. The Alto soloist for
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Further performances of Activate announced

  If you missed the premiere performance of Activate, further performances have already been written in to programmes: – Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Saturday 6th February 2010 – Tredegar Town Band   The Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, Friday 12th February 2010 – Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band.   The Grand Pavillion, Porthcawl, Saturday 20th February 2010
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New Concert / Contest Opener Premiere

  The premiere performance of ‘Activate’ will take place on Saturday 30th January 2010 at All Saints Church, Evesham. Premiered by Tredegar Town Band, this fast and energetic piece is the ideal start to any concert or contest programme.  
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