He was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on December
15, 1976 and the C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on November
15, 1995 for his services to music.
Member of the Canadian League of Composers, Guild of Film Composers of Canada.
Executive Director of the Ontario Arts Council, 1971-1979.
Former music director for the National Film Board of Canada.
Wrote concert works and scores for radio, film and television.