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).
He organized the Edmonton Pops Orchestra in 1947, served as principal conductor of the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra (1949-1950), founded and led the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1952-1960), then became Music Director for McMaster Operatic Society (1961-1967), Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (1962-1969), and Hamilton Opera Company (1966-1972).