Gary was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (O.N.Z.M.) in the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to music.

1. Concert Overture - Youth of Auckland
2. Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra (Soloist: Harley Jones)
3-5. Three Songs for Choir and Orchestra (Choir: Viva Voce - Conductor John Rosser)
6. Rondo for Trombone and Orchestra (Soloist: Marc Taddei)
7. Concert Overture - Highbury Grove (Conductor: John Hopkins)
8. Ka Puke Maeroero (The Southern Alps) (Conductor: Sir William Southgate)