A British composer who has over twenty years of experience. I compose and arrange music for singers, instrumentalists and orchestras **globally**. I coach students *and* teachers in composition for Cambridge IGCSE, A Level and beyond. Ideas are generally penciled down (yes, in pencil first), working them out at the piano or double bass and then organising them using **Sibelius**. I have extensive experience using **Audacity**, **Adobe Audition**, **Bandlab** and **LMMS** to produce music. Past projects include working on: - Commissions from local companies to rescore existing music - Composing school musicals - Composing individual songs - Commissioning solo instrumental music - Composing original music for ballet - Arranging folk music - Reimagining and realising compositions for disabled musicians - Arranging 'Into the Woods' for chamber orchestra

Ian E. Anderson

A British composer who has over twenty years of experience. I compose and arrange music for singers, instrumentalists and orchestras **globally**. I coach students *and* teachers in composition for Cambridge IGCSE, A Level and beyond. Ideas are generally penciled down (yes, in pencil first), working them out at the piano or double bass and then organising them using **Sibelius**. I have extensive experience using **Audacity**, **Adobe Audition**, **Bandlab** and **LMMS** to produce music. Past projects include working on: - Commissions from local companies to rescore existing music - Composing school musicals - Composing individual songs - Commissioning solo instrumental music - Composing original music for ballet - Arranging folk music - Reimagining and realising compositions for disabled musicians - Arranging 'Into the Woods' for chamber orchestra

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A British composer who has over twenty years of experience.

I compose and arrange music for singers, instrumentalists and orchestras globally. I coach students and teachers in composition for Cambridge IGCSE, A Level and beyond. Ideas are generally penciled down (yes, in pencil first), working them out at the piano or double bass and then organising them using Sibelius.

I have extensive experience using Audacity, Adobe Audition, Bandlab and LMMS to produce music.

Past projects include working on:

  • Commissions from local companies to rescore existing music
  • Composing school musicals
  • Composing individual songs
  • Commissioning solo instrumental music
  • Composing original music for ballet
  • Arranging folk music
  • Reimagining and realising compositions for disabled musicians
  • Arranging ‘Into the Woods’ for chamber orchestra
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Skills

In
Instrumental
Sibelius
So
Soundtrack
Th
Theme Tune
Ji
Jingle

Experience Level

Instrumental
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Theme Tune
Expert
Jingle
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Education

BA Music Studies (Hons) at University of London
August 1, 2009
MMus Ethnomusicology at University of London
September 1, 2009

Qualifications

BA Music Studies (Hons)
September 28, 2009
MMus Ethnomusicology
December 28, 2010

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment
    uniE603 Piso Surit - Karo Traditional Folksong
    This arrangement of Piano Surit (2021), a Karo (North Sumatran) folksong for chamber orchestra, was commissioned for a performance during an end of year concert. It exists in full orchestral form, and parts are available upon request.
    uniE603 Dorothy Awakes
    "Dorothy Wakes" (2023). Incidental music commissioned by Aurora Ballet Dance School, scored for Flute, Violin and Piano (17th May). music instrumental soundtrack
    uniE603 Compositional Process
    This audio file shows how an improvised double bass solo and a cover of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' became my Sonata for Cello and Piano. Improvisation is essential to composing music, enabling us systematise our ideas and, in turn, transform them into a completely different musical genre.
    uniE603 Tanah Airku / Indonesia Pusaka
    I composed the string parts for the main body of these Indonesian National Songs. instrumental music soundtrack
    uniE603 "Genie!"
    A recent song (2022) I contributed to a former students' theatre group. Verse You guys seriously need to chill (Music starts) I’m here because . . . you know This handsome creature here, No duties to fulfill Bridge So I see ya’ll having troubles here And I’m just THE genie you need! Take a minute to consider dear: Every wish is guaranteed! Chorus There is one specific rule, and just one terrific wish, Got no frogs or charming princes for you to kiss, And it comes with a guarantee, one hundred percent Do you know why? Because I’m a genie – give your consent! Bridge Let’s talk about the second rule, And the second rule is: wait, nothing hahahaha Tricked ya! Funny? C’mon laugh, did it tickle your tummy? (Music stops) Ah you guys have no fun . . . (Bridge continues in piano) Chorus “So just remember:” There is one specific rule, and just one terrific wish, Got no frogs or charming princes for you to kiss, And It comes with a guarantee, one hundred percent Do you know why? Because I’m a genie – give your consent! There is one specific rule, and just one terrific wish, Got no frogs or charming princes for you to kiss, And It comes with a guarantee, one hundred percent Do you know why? Because I’m a genie – ‘Cos I’m a Genie! "Ok shoot!"

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