Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 19, 1994
- Invested on: May 03, 1995
He has transposed the Welsh love of singing to Canada, inspiring thousands of choristers of all ages and bringing enjoyment to audiences throughout North America and Europe. Director of the McGill Concert Choir and Chorus Master of the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, he has won numerous awards for the five choirs he founded and for the twenty-four ensembles, both professional and amateur, he has conducted over the years.