During these years, RDCE became the Musical Associate for the New London Children’s Choir, performing around the UK with them, including the opening of St Pancras International Station in front of the Queen. Continuing his love of musical theatre, he first wrote the arrangements, then became Musical Director for a new musical called ‘Betwixt!'. Following five star reviews across the board, transferred to the West End to play for a special at The Ambassadors Theatre. It was during this time that he also became Musical Associate for the West End production of ‘Zorro The Musical’ at the world-famous Garrick Theatre. Next RDCE founded Arts Solutions, a lighting and sound hire company within The Arts Group Limited portfolio. To top off a busy couple of years, he went on tour presenting and conducting the Five TV production of ‘My First Carol Concert’; an innovative series of concerts with the British Philharmonic Orchestra, in which children’s TV characters would interact with him and other members of the orchestra.  This series of concerts solidified for RDCE the importance of children experiencing classical music.