He was music advisor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as it recovered from bankruptcy (1988), music director of the Victoria Symphony (1989-1999), and music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (1993-2000).
During his career, he held various musical leadership roles. He was a music advisor for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as it emerged from bankruptcy in 1988. From 1989 to 1999, he served as the music director of the Victoria Symphony. Finally, from 1993 to 2000, he led the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.