What’s New!
July 12, 2010
Fun With Faure
Arranged and recorded Faure's “Sicilienne” for euphonium and piano (normally played by cello or flute).
June 26, 2010
Fun With Bach
Recorded Bach's “Badinerie” from the Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor – have a listen if you like!
June 7, 2010
New Tax Article
How to Avoid Double Taxation of Investment Income for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada
U.S. citizens in Canada who earn investment income from U.S. sources can use a worksheet in IRS Publication 514 to avoid double taxation of that income.
May 2, 2010
Victoria Symphony on CBC
Our performance of Liszt's Les Preludes was broadcast on CBC Radio 2's In Concert series.
Feb. 27, 2010
Pacific Opera's Capriccio is Deliciously Fun
The Globe and Mail reviewed our production of Richard Strauss's opera and called it “outstanding”!
Jan. 4, 2010
New York State Tax Preparer Registration
Howland Tax Services has complied with the new law requiring individuals who prepare New York State tax returns to register with the Department of Taxation and Finance.
Dec. 23, 2009
Beacon Hill Brass on YouTube
Our brass quintet performed “Rudolph Variations” at a Christmas concert in Christ Church Cathedral, in high-definition video!
Nov. 23, 2009
The Stars and Stripes Forever Reviewed
My arrangement of Sousa's famous march for trombone quartet was reviewed in the last International Trombone Association (ITA) Journal. You can read the review and buy the arrangement here!
Oct. 21, 2009
The Asteroid “VicSympho”
The Victoria Symphony had an asteroid named after it, in recognition of the orchestra's contributions towards music and science education during the International Year of Astronomy. A certificate will be presented to the orchestra at our upcoming concert featuring Holst's The Planets. On that day VicSympho will be 532 million km from the Earth and 543 million km from the sun. How cool is that?
Sept. 9, 2009
Sabbatical Over
It was back to work today at the Victoria Symphony after a one-year sabbatical. Great to see old friends again!
Sept. 4, 2009
NATP Membership
Joined the National Association of Tax Professionals as an international member.
Sept. 3, 2009
New Tax Article
Requirement to File Form TD F 90-22.1 for U.S. Persons
U.S. persons are required to file Form TD F 90-22.1 every year they own, or have an interest in, foreign financial accounts where the combined balances exceed $10,000 at any time during the year.
Aug. 14, 2009
Tuba Quartet Audio Samples
Recorded mp3 sound samples for tuba/euphonium quartet arrangements available to purchase at Music For Brass.com – fun!
July 29, 2009
Completed JavaScript Developer Certification
Passed the W3School’s JavaScript exam, and was declared a Certified JavaScript Developer with fundamental knowledge of web development using JavaScript and the HTML DOM.
June 30, 2009
Completed HTML Developer Certification
Passed the W3School’s HTML exam, and was declared a Certified HTML Developer with fundamental knowledge of web development using HTML, XHTML, and CSS.