After organizing the Edmonton Pops Orchestra in 1947, he was principal conductor of the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra (1949-1950). He was the founder and first Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1952-1960), and subsequently was Music Director of the McMaster Operatic Society (1961-1967), the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (1962-1969), and the Hamilton Opera Company (1966-1972).
This individual established the Edmonton Pops Orchestra in 1947, held the position of principal conductor for the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1949 to 1950. He founded and directed the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra from 1952 to 1960, followed by roles as Music Director for McMaster Operatic Society (1961-1967), Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (1962-1969), and Hamilton Opera Company (1966-1972).