I have been in the music business for over 30 years as a Composer, Arranger, Musical Director and session musician. I have been MD for many musicals and Pantomimes as well as composing to commissions and until last year, Musical Director at Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds for 7 years having been Freelance previously. I am experienced in writing for full orchestra, Big Band, Choirs, Rock Bands and smaller ensembles. Alongside that I have also acted and directed professionally. I am currently working on a new on-line Theory programme, simplifying what needs to be known in order to gain Grade 5. The system I am using has worked very successfully for many years. Key Skills • Experience and knowledge of Music /Theatre/Film Business • Logistics and organisation • Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office/Notation Software/Cubase/Logic and IT generally • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Visionary and adept at getting things done • Experienced in managing and enthusing staff Employment History Freelance Composer/Arranger and Musical Director (Full Time: November 1989 – ongoing) Achievements and responsibilities: • Composing and arranging music for Theatre, Radio, Concerts and Film • Conducting numerous musicals and Pantomimes • Musical Supervisor for Production Companies • Organising/managing music and musicians for various productions • Audition pianist for West End productions • Session singer and keyboard player

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I have been in the music business for over 30 years as a Composer, Arranger, Musical Director and session musician. I have been MD for many musicals and Pantomimes as well as composing to commissions and until last year, Musical Director at Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds for 7 years having been Freelance previously. I am experienced in writing for full orchestra, Big Band, Choirs, Rock Bands and smaller ensembles. Alongside that I have also acted and directed professionally. I am currently working on a new on-line Theory programme, simplifying what needs to be known in order to gain Grade 5. The system I am using has worked very successfully for many years. Key Skills • Experience and knowledge of Music /Theatre/Film Business • Logistics and organisation • Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office/Notation Software/Cubase/Logic and IT generally • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Visionary and adept at getting things done • Experienced in managing and enthusing staff Employment History Freelance Composer/Arranger and Musical Director (Full Time: November 1989 – ongoing) Achievements and responsibilities: • Composing and arranging music for Theatre, Radio, Concerts and Film • Conducting numerous musicals and Pantomimes • Musical Supervisor for Production Companies • Organising/managing music and musicians for various productions • Audition pianist for West End productions • Session singer and keyboard player

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I have been in the music business for over 30 years as a Composer, Arranger, Musical Director and session musician. I have been MD for many musicals and Pantomimes as well as composing to commissions and until last year, Musical Director at Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds for 7 years having been Freelance previously. I am experienced in writing for full orchestra, Big Band, Choirs, Rock Bands and smaller ensembles. Alongside that I have also acted and directed professionally.
I am currently working on a new on-line Theory programme, simplifying what needs to be known in order to gain Grade 5. The system I am using has worked very successfully for many years.
Key Skills
• Experience and knowledge of Music /Theatre/Film Business
• Logistics and organisation
• Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office/Notation Software/Cubase/Logic and IT generally
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Visionary and adept at getting things done
• Experienced in managing and enthusing staff

Employment History

Freelance Composer/Arranger and Musical Director
(Full Time: November 1989 – ongoing)
Achievements and responsibilities:
• Composing and arranging music for Theatre, Radio, Concerts and Film
• Conducting numerous musicals and Pantomimes
• Musical Supervisor for Production Companies
• Organising/managing music and musicians for various productions
• Audition pianist for West End productions
• Session singer and keyboard player

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