Marcus and Alexandria were guests at the The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle in Texas for Senior Conservatory. Marcus worked with the top student band, including the premiere of Unhidden. Alexandria led the top chorus for the week. 

Commissioning of the Champions of the Mission took place for the Canada and Bermuda Territory in June. Marcus was privileged to write the sessional song which was sung by the Canadian Staff Songsters.

Marcus is excited to announce the release of his first published worship song, "I Stand Amazed" featured in Salvation Worship Volume 9. Known for his work in brass band composition, this marks a new creative direction as he ventures into contemporary worship music.

Marcus and Alexandria were guests at the The Salvation Army Western Music Institute in August 2024. Marcus worked with the WMI Band, using several of his own pieces including the world-premiere of Holy Forever. Alexandria led a mixed chorus for the week. 

The New York Staff Band has released a wonderful new album that aims to capture the essence of a Sunday morning worship service. Included on this album are two tracks from Marcus. Concurrence and Send Forth. Check out this recording on all major streaming platforms. 

Multiple new arrangements featured at this year's Christmas with The Salvation Army at Roy Thomson Hall. Works included Hope Alive, White Christmas, and O Holy Night.

Marcus and Alexandria were guests at the famous Star Lake Musicamp in August 2023. Multiple works by Marcus were featured including the world-premiere of Concurrence. For the final festival, Awakening was used as the major work. 

Titans was premiered at the Great Canadian Brass Band Festival in Toronto by the massed bands of the event. Check out the performance!

Marcus was the guest for the New York Staff Band weekly podcast. In this episode, the guys pick their favourite pieces of Marcus'. Listen and select your favourite.

The Canadian Staff Band has recently released their new album News of Great Joy. Marcus is featured as both a composer and soloist on this recording with tracks Noel Noel, News of Great Joy and Away in a Manger by James Allen. It is available on all streaming platforms. 

Intrada Brass of Oakville is featuring three music director candidates in their 22-23 season. Marcus will be conducting the October show in an exciting concert featuring the music of Halloween. 

Marcus was recently announced as the Assistant Territorial Music Secretary for The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory. Marcus has served as Project Specialist in the Music and Gospel Arts department for the past six years.

River City Brass from Pittsburgh U.S.A has announced their four finalists for its 2022 Composer Competition. Marcus has been selected as a finalist with his new work "Awakening". An audience vote will take place at the concerts in April and May to determine the winner.

Marcus was the winner of the U.S. Naval Academy Band's inaugural "Call for Scores Composition Competition." His work "Fate and Destiny" was chosen as the winner out of over 100 other submissions. This piece will be recorded and performed in the coming days.

The Canadian Staff Band has recently released their new album Glorified. Marcus is featured as both a composer and soloist on this recording with tracks In Awesome Wonder and Trumpet Call by Kenneth Downie. It is available on all streaming platforms. 

I'm pleased to see the Stellar Explosions recording by the Intrada Brass of Oakville is now available for streaming on Spotify. 

I'm pleased to announce the release of this book of 12 Christmas Selections for 5-part brass ensemble. This book is filled with new spins on well-known public domain carols. Purchase just in time for Christmas 2020!

It was an honour to be selected as the winner for the 2020 New York Staff Band Composer Contest. The Conqueror was selected by the band after a read through of all five finalists. I look forward to hear it, along with the other great pieces!

I was thrilled to have my piece "Call of the Victor" chosen as one of the five finalists out of ninety-two entires for this brass band composition competition hosted by Brookwright Music. 

A former teacher of mine from University of Toronto, Anita McAlister, asked me to write a Trumpet ensemble to be featured at the 2020 International Trumpet Guild. Due to COVID-19, the festival was cancelled. However, I am happy that the piece will be used in some capacity soon.

I was commissioned to write a signature march for the Eastern Iowa Brass Band. It honours the founders of the band in an older German march style.

I'm pleased to see the "Stellar Explosions" recording released by the Intrada Brass of Oakville. Purchase and streaming information will be available soon.  

Over the past four years I have had the great opportunity to sit in the solo cornet section of the Canadian Staff Band. I am deeply honoured to now take on the responsibility and privilege of leading the section as principal cornet. 

In the weeks leading up to the 2019 Territorial Music School, I decided to write a new major work to potentially use at the camp. The piece came together really well. Here is the performance:

Cory band has been hosting their annul composer competition. This year in conjunction with the RWCM, I was fortunate to be a finalist alongside two other magnificent composers. Colossus was judged to be the winner after Cory Band performed all three finalists. Here is that performance!

I was thrilled to receive second place out of twenty entries for this years New York Staff Band Composer Competition. My quick two minute arrangement based on Deck The Halls titled "Yuletide Treasure" will be released in the coming year in the American Band Journal from USA Eastern Territory.