Composition/arranging
Most recently, a set of Negro Spirituals for piano, intended as a companion piece to the Tippett 5 Negro Spirituals from "A Child Of Our Time".
5-part arrangements of jazz standards; these have been recorded by a vocal quartet (Katie Hill, Stephen Burrows, Julian Stocker, MV) with Chris Hill (double bass)
4-part vocal arrangements eg "White Cliffs Of Dover", "We'll Meet Again"
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis for high voice and soprano saxophone (Nunc Dimittis has additionally been arranged for 4-part chorus with a new African-dance Gloria)
"Home Thoughts From Abroad" for soprano/piano. Text by Robert Browning.
3 Miniatures for Wind Ensemble
Piano versions of classic rock tracks eg Hotel California, I Don't Like Mondays, Oliver's Army, Life On Mars and so on.
Further work is in progress.
Hear Matthew's work on YouTube
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