Timothy and the Magic Garden was commissioned by, and is dedicated to Hector Salazar. The 32-minute piece, intended to introduce children to the orchestra, received its World Premiered on February 7, 2009 by the Carson-Dominguez Hills Symphony Orchestra with Karen Sharp, radio personality and host of KOST-103.5’s Lovesongs on the Coast narrating and Maestro Salazar conducting. Two days prior to the premiere, the work was performed at three childrens' concerts in the city of Carson, California.

            The charming story is by Westin's long-time friend and collaborator, Burt Peachy. The work is scored for 2 Flutes (2nd flute doubling piccolo), 2 Oboes (2nd oboe doubling English Horn), 2 Clarinets (2nd clarinet doubling Bass Clarinet), 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Tenor Trombones, Tuba, 2 Percussionists (three players preferred), Harp, and Strings. A Tone Poem version of the work without narration is also available.

Karen Sharp, host of

KOST 103.5 FM's Lovesongs on the Coast