Neil has held the position of Second Horn with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra since 2002.  He has been fortunate to perform with many orchestras across Canada including the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet, the Victoria Symphony, the Winnipeg Symphony, and Symphony Nova Scotia and has appeared in a huge variety of musicial settings including the Music Toronto Chamber Series, Continuum, Array Music, the Esprit Orchestra, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, and the backing groups of popular artists including Brian Wilson, Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Dionne Warwick and the rock band "YES". For many years he also appeared annually at The Festival of the Sound as a member of the Festival Winds. He is thrilled to be back at the Sound.