Kalamalka Colours: Concertante for Violin and Orchestra was composed in 2018-19 for the Ontario Philharmonic on the initiative of Bernie Andrews, University of Ottawa. Inspired by a water theme for the program, this music looks back to the composer’s childhood overlooking Kalamalka Lake in British Columbia. The lake is known for its everchanging colours, hues of blues and greens. The music tries to evoke the feeling of exploring the lake, perhaps in a canoe, perhaps as a bird. The aim is to create a gentle portrayal, with colours of harmonies and orchestration. The solo violin adds a melodic focus to the music.