I Hope The Seeds I Have Sown

Percussion Is The Most Adaptable Family Of Instruments. The Biggest Challenge Is To Project Percussion In A Lyrical Way.

I Am Really Quite Fascinated By Echo-locating Bats And Dolphins And Have Always Wondered How Sound Affects The Unconscious Brain.

I Hope The Seeds I Have Sown Will Be Taken Up By Those Who Will Follow Me Because The Journey I Have Begun Cannot Be Undertaken In Isolation.

My Favorite Instrument Is The Snare Drum. In Scotland, The Snare Drum Is Very Prominent In Highland Bands. The Scottish Style Of Playing Is In My Blood. It's A Very Powerful Instrument, But It Can Also Be Soothing, Like Velvet. It's A Real Challenge For Composers.

I Try To Plant Myself Where I Am And Embrace What Is There In Front Of Me.