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Simpson, Robert
Composer and musicologist whose compositions include symphonies and string quartets.
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Composer and musicologist whose compositions include symphonies and string quartets.
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Judd, Garry
He is a skilled musical arranger and orchestrator who has a fully equipped music to picture recording studio. His library music (released by The Artful Recorded Music Library and Music House International) has been used on film, drama and natur...
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He is a skilled musical arranger and orchestrator who has a fully equipped music to picture recording studio. His library music (released by The Artful Recorded Music Library and Music House International) has been used on film, drama and natur...
www.artcorp.co.uk
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Blackford, Richard
Composer of conert, stage and operatic works that have been performed and broadcast worldwide. He was the first composer-in-residence at Balliol College, Oxford.
www.blackford.co.uk
Composer of conert, stage and operatic works that have been performed and broadcast worldwide. He was the first composer-in-residence at Balliol College, Oxford.
www.blackford.co.uk
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Flood, Philip
Through his music he attempts to integrate diverse elements and traditions. Much of his work develops through education activities and in partnership with others. He values collaboration with dancers and choreographers, whose enthusiasm and comm...
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Through his music he attempts to integrate diverse elements and traditions. Much of his work develops through education activities and in partnership with others. He values collaboration with dancers and choreographers, whose enthusiasm and comm...
www.cmc.ie
Walshe, Jennifer
Irish composer and student studying for a doctoral degree in composition at Northwestern University, Chicago. She was the winner of the Patron's Fund Prize for composition.
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Irish composer and student studying for a doctoral degree in composition at Northwestern University, Chicago. She was the winner of the Patron's Fund Prize for composition.
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Rutter, John
His compositional career has embraced both large and small-scale choral works, orchestral and instrumental pieces, a piano concerto, two children's operas, music for television, and specialist writing for such groups as the Philip Jones Brass En...
www.collegium.co.uk
His compositional career has embraced both large and small-scale choral works, orchestral and instrumental pieces, a piano concerto, two children's operas, music for television, and specialist writing for such groups as the Philip Jones Brass En...
www.collegium.co.uk
Baker, Laurie Scott
Experimental and electronic music composer whose work spans four decades and includes music for film and television. Artistic Director of Musicnow recording label.
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Experimental and electronic music composer whose work spans four decades and includes music for film and television. Artistic Director of Musicnow recording label.
www.composer.co.uk
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Bayliss, Colin
Composer and founder of the Da Capo Music Ltd. This company publishes mainly today's composers, as well as recently discovered pieces and arrangements of works by composers of the past. It has also begun to record some of these works on compact...
www.dacapomusic.freeserve.co.uk
Composer and founder of the Da Capo Music Ltd. This company publishes mainly today's composers, as well as recently discovered pieces and arrangements of works by composers of the past. It has also begun to record some of these works on compact...
www.dacapomusic.freeserve.co.uk
Runswick, Daryl
Daryl Runswick is Head of the Composition Faculty at Trinity College of Music in London. He is tenor singer and resident composer with the pioneering vocal group Electric Phoenix and an improvising solo pianist. He is also Chairman of Contempora...
www.darylrunswick.com
Daryl Runswick is Head of the Composition Faculty at Trinity College of Music in London. He is tenor singer and resident composer with the pioneering vocal group Electric Phoenix and an improvising solo pianist. He is also Chairman of Contempora...
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Heath, Dave C.
In addition to composing orchestral works and pieces with chords and rhythm of modern jazz, Heath is also a professional flautist who records in a wide range of styles.
www.dcheath.co.uk
In addition to composing orchestral works and pieces with chords and rhythm of modern jazz, Heath is also a professional flautist who records in a wide range of styles.
www.dcheath.co.uk
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Birtwistle, Harrison
Composer associated with Peter Maxwell Davies in the Manchester New Music Group and the chamber ensemble Pierrot Players, also known as the Fires of London.
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Composer associated with Peter Maxwell Davies in the Manchester New Music Group and the chamber ensemble Pierrot Players, also known as the Fires of London.
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Dillon, James
Self-taught English string and wind composer who studied music, acoustics and linguistics in London. Recently, Dillon has been working on a large-scale electro-acoustic project entitled, "Nine Rivers".
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Self-taught English string and wind composer who studied music, acoustics and linguistics in London. Recently, Dillon has been working on a large-scale electro-acoustic project entitled, "Nine Rivers".
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Harvey, Jonathan
British composer currenlty working in electronic music. Harvey was influenced by Milton Babbit and also by his work at Princeton in Schenkerian analysis.
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British composer currenlty working in electronic music. Harvey was influenced by Milton Babbit and also by his work at Princeton in Schenkerian analysis.
www.eyeneer.com
Holloway, Robin
Composer whose individual style has been formed by the conflict between romanticism and modernism.
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Composer whose individual style has been formed by the conflict between romanticism and modernism.
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Ellis, David
Composer whose works, apart from performances by many organizations in the UK, have been played with considerable success in Canada, the US, Israel, Portugal, Denmark, Australia and throughout Europe.
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Composer whose works, apart from performances by many organizations in the UK, have been played with considerable success in Canada, the US, Israel, Portugal, Denmark, Australia and throughout Europe.
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Wedd, F.L. Dunkin
He believes in making classical music accessible to the maximum number of discerning people. He writes music for classical ensembles that owes much to popular musics including jazz, folk, rock and pop. Although his music is accessible, tonal ...
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He believes in making classical music accessible to the maximum number of discerning people. He writes music for classical ensembles that owes much to popular musics including jazz, folk, rock and pop. Although his music is accessible, tonal ...
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Hugill, Robert
Composer of contemporary classical music for orchestra and choir who previously wrote, arranged and directed in the cabaret.
www.hugill.demon.co.uk
Composer of contemporary classical music for orchestra and choir who previously wrote, arranged and directed in the cabaret.
www.hugill.demon.co.uk
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Dalby, Martin
British composer whose music works in the areas of orchestra, chorus, brass and wind bands and church have been commissioned mostly through festivals, including Edinburgh.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
British composer whose music works in the areas of orchestra, chorus, brass and wind bands and church have been commissioned mostly through festivals, including Edinburgh.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Fligg, David
A full-time lecturer in composition, harmony and history and course co-ordinator for the Bachelor of Performing Arts Course at Leeds College of Music, David Fligg has the ability to offer a sidewards and humorous glance at music and musicians, a...
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A full-time lecturer in composition, harmony and history and course co-ordinator for the Bachelor of Performing Arts Course at Leeds College of Music, David Fligg has the ability to offer a sidewards and humorous glance at music and musicians, a...
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Fowler, Jennifer
Composer whose output includes orchestral works, wind music, chamber music, pieces for voice and instrumental ensemble, solo music, and choir and vocal ensembles of various kinds.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Composer whose output includes orchestral works, wind music, chamber music, pieces for voice and instrumental ensemble, solo music, and choir and vocal ensembles of various kinds.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Jones, Kenneth V.
Composer and conductor whose compositional interests include vocal, solo instrumental, keyboard, choral, orchestral and opera. Recently completed "The Universal Gamut" for all instrumentalists.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Composer and conductor whose compositional interests include vocal, solo instrumental, keyboard, choral, orchestral and opera. Recently completed "The Universal Gamut" for all instrumentalists.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Luff, Enid
Her music has been performed in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the UK, with several performances of dance works. She is Welsh-speaking, interested in poetry and literature, and setting texts in many languages.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Her music has been performed in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, the UK, with several performances of dance works. She is Welsh-speaking, interested in poetry and literature, and setting texts in many languages.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Salzedo, Leonard
Composer whose music interests include dance, solo instrumental, choral, orchestral and theatre. Output includes 17 ballets, 18 film scores, 10 string quartets and chamber music for brass and percussion.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Composer whose music interests include dance, solo instrumental, choral, orchestral and theatre. Output includes 17 ballets, 18 film scores, 10 string quartets and chamber music for brass and percussion.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Stiles, Frank
For many years he was a professional viola player during which time he played in all the major orchestras and under many conductors; to this he attributes his practical knowledge of string technique and orchestration. His works cover a wide fi...
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For many years he was a professional viola player during which time he played in all the major orchestras and under many conductors; to this he attributes his practical knowledge of string technique and orchestration. His works cover a wide fi...
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Stoker, Richard
Composer of film, stage and TV music. His principal music publishers include: BMG, Boosey & Hawkes, Fentone, Ricordi, Peters, OUP, Associated Board, Doblinger, Brunton, and Leeds/MCA.
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Composer of film, stage and TV music. His principal music publishers include: BMG, Boosey & Hawkes, Fentone, Ricordi, Peters, OUP, Associated Board, Doblinger, Brunton, and Leeds/MCA.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Stoll, David
Although best known for his concert and theatre work, Stoll's music for television and radio is also familiar around the world. He has written many songs for children and his signature tunes introduce several popular language teaching courses....
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Although best known for his concert and theatre work, Stoll's music for television and radio is also familiar around the world. He has written many songs for children and his signature tunes introduce several popular language teaching courses....
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Strutt, Dal
Dal Strutt's compositions include: large scale works; chamber works, unaccompanied and with piano, clarinet, guitar and percussion; as well as instrumental works for string quartet, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, clarinet and piano, and o...
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Dal Strutt's compositions include: large scale works; chamber works, unaccompanied and with piano, clarinet, guitar and percussion; as well as instrumental works for string quartet, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, clarinet and piano, and o...
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Wills, Arthur
Composer of organ music and other works, including Concerto with Strings and Timpani, Concerto for Guitar and Organ and a symphonic suite.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Composer of organ music and other works, including Concerto with Strings and Timpani, Concerto for Guitar and Organ and a symphonic suite.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Wilson, Thomas
Work includes orchestral, choral-orchestral, chamber-orchestral, opera, ballet, brass band and vocal pieces.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Work includes orchestral, choral-orchestral, chamber-orchestral, opera, ballet, brass band and vocal pieces.
www.impulse-music.co.uk
Poppy, Andrew
Minimalist composer and musician whose work includes concert music, opera and scores for contemporary dance, theater, film and television.
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Minimalist composer and musician whose work includes concert music, opera and scores for contemporary dance, theater, film and television.
web.inter.nl.net
Webber, William Lloyd
Composer and organist whose works include pieces for orchestra, voice and solo instrument.
www.invocation.com
Composer and organist whose works include pieces for orchestra, voice and solo instrument.
www.invocation.com
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McCabe, John
Composer of works in many forms (except the large-scale opera), virtuoso pianist, writer, administrator (seven years as director of the London College of Music) and organizer of fellow-composers. McCabe's music is on the whole life-enhancing, o...
www.johnmccabe.com
Composer of works in many forms (except the large-scale opera), virtuoso pianist, writer, administrator (seven years as director of the London College of Music) and organizer of fellow-composers. McCabe's music is on the whole life-enhancing, o...
www.johnmccabe.com
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Raynor, John
He wrote more than 680 works, mostly song settings for soprano or tenor soloist, but also sacred pieces including carols and a Mass setting.
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He wrote more than 680 works, mostly song settings for soprano or tenor soloist, but also sacred pieces including carols and a Mass setting.
www.kcedensor.freeserve.co.uk
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Hughes, Laurence
British composer and writer on music. Hughes music is of a tonal/modal character and has been described as "the new lyricism".
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British composer and writer on music. Hughes music is of a tonal/modal character and has been described as "the new lyricism".
www.lah.freeuk.com
Warren, Huw
Composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music crosses the divide between new music and jazz. As a performer, Warren explores sounds from a wide array of conventional and unconventional sources.
website.lineone.net
Composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music crosses the divide between new music and jazz. As a performer, Warren explores sounds from a wide array of conventional and unconventional sources.
website.lineone.net
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Marchant, Jeremy
Individual whose musical activities include: composition and arrangement, computerized music copying, webmaster and newsletter editor for the Havergal Brian Society, commercial recording and singing.
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Individual whose musical activities include: composition and arrangement, computerized music copying, webmaster and newsletter editor for the Havergal Brian Society, commercial recording and singing.
jeremy.marchant.com
Crossland, Neil
Pianist and composer who performs regularly for music societies and festivals all over the UK and whose compositions includes music for flute and string quartet.
www.margaretmurphy.com
Pianist and composer who performs regularly for music societies and festivals all over the UK and whose compositions includes music for flute and string quartet.
www.margaretmurphy.com
Tippett, Sir Michael
Classical composer of symphonies, sonatas and concertos.
www.michael-tippett.com
Classical composer of symphonies, sonatas and concertos.
www.michael-tippett.com
Cardew, Cornelius
Cornelius was widely known in Britain and throughout the world not only for his avant-garde compositions but also as a political composer and for his position in contemporary music.
www.musicnow.co.uk
Cornelius was widely known in Britain and throughout the world not only for his avant-garde compositions but also as a political composer and for his position in contemporary music.
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Hobbs, Christopher
Apart from playing his own music and that of his contemporaries he has long been associated with the work of Erik Satie. In 1971 he gave a performance of Vexations with Gavin Bryars which has come to be regarded as a classic, and in 1989 he gave...
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Apart from playing his own music and that of his contemporaries he has long been associated with the work of Erik Satie. In 1971 he gave a performance of Vexations with Gavin Bryars which has come to be regarded as a classic, and in 1989 he gave...
www.musicnow.co.uk
Read, Martin
Composer and Head of Music at Alton College whose compositions have been performed by ensembles and choirs including the Britten Sinfonia, Tapestry and the Cambridge New Music Players.
www.musicnow.co.uk
Composer and Head of Music at Alton College whose compositions have been performed by ensembles and choirs including the Britten Sinfonia, Tapestry and the Cambridge New Music Players.
www.musicnow.co.uk
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Salter, Timothy
Composer, conductor and pianist whose works include instrumental, chamber and orchestral music, choral music and songs.
www.netcomuk.co.uk
Composer, conductor and pianist whose works include instrumental, chamber and orchestral music, choral music and songs.
www.netcomuk.co.uk
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Nunn, Patrick
Modern composer who directs his own new music group Dynamix. Compositions include works for chorus, ensemble, instrumental, orchestra, stage and children's works.
www.patricknunn.com
Modern composer who directs his own new music group Dynamix. Compositions include works for chorus, ensemble, instrumental, orchestra, stage and children's works.
www.patricknunn.com
Patterson, Paul
British composer whose choral works stand out from his music catalog. Paul is currently composer-in-residence of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
www.paulpatterson.co.uk
British composer whose choral works stand out from his music catalog. Paul is currently composer-in-residence of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
www.paulpatterson.co.uk
Hedges, Anthony
Composer of music for children, film, stage, ballet and television.
www.printed-music.com
Composer of music for children, film, stage, ballet and television.
www.printed-music.com
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Sackman, Nicholas
British composer and professor at the music department of Nottingham University who teaches composition, electronics and sound-recording.
www.sackman.co.uk
British composer and professor at the music department of Nottingham University who teaches composition, electronics and sound-recording.
www.sackman.co.uk
Savaskan, Sinan
Orchestral composer whose output consists of modern orchestral, chamber and performance arts- related music.
www.sav777.demon.co.uk
Orchestral composer whose output consists of modern orchestral, chamber and performance arts- related music.
www.sav777.demon.co.uk
Nicholson, George
His list of works includes a flute concerto, commissioned and premièred in 1994 in Zürich by James Galway; a cello concerto and a chamber concerto, both commissioned by the BBC; three string quartets; the orchestral song-cycle 'Blisworth Tunnel ...
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His list of works includes a flute concerto, commissioned and premièred in 1994 in Zürich by James Galway; a cello concerto and a chamber concerto, both commissioned by the BBC; three string quartets; the orchestral song-cycle 'Blisworth Tunnel ...
www.shef.ac.uk
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Burnell, Paul
Composer of Musical Squares, compositions and arrangements presented on the moveable tiles of plastic puzzle trays.
homepages.tesco.net
Composer of Musical Squares, compositions and arrangements presented on the moveable tiles of plastic puzzle trays.
homepages.tesco.net
Owen, Alan Albert
Contemporary composer belonging to the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers.
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Contemporary composer belonging to the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers.
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Barker, Paul
British composer whose musical works span orchestra, opera and theater. His work with Chris Newell devised a new form of digital interactive opera entitled The Mechanical Operation of the Spirit.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk
British composer whose musical works span orchestra, opera and theater. His work with Chris Newell devised a new form of digital interactive opera entitled The Mechanical Operation of the Spirit.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk
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Alvarez, Geoffrey
Web site providing details of his writings, conducting and teaching activities.
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Web site providing details of his writings, conducting and teaching activities.
freespace.virgin.net
Pritchard, Gwyn
Composer and cellist whose works have been featured in music festivals, concerts, radio, film and television, including the BBC. Studied at the Scottish Academy of Music.
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Composer and cellist whose works have been featured in music festivals, concerts, radio, film and television, including the BBC. Studied at the Scottish Academy of Music.
freespace.virgin.net
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Vine, Ian
British composer who tutors in electro-acoustic composition at the Royal Northern College of Music where he also studies.
www.zen.co.uk
British composer who tutors in electro-acoustic composition at the Royal Northern College of Music where he also studies.
www.zen.co.uk
Finding music composers and arrangers in the United Kingdom can be difficult for those not native to the United Kingdom. Finding the right composer for everything from film to orchestra to commercials should be taken on with discerning ear. Commissioning music, whether it's for a commercial or a public performance, says something about the person or organization who chooses the composer.
If you're unfamiliar with the British music composer market, you need to become better versed in UK music composers so you can make a more informed decision in which one would best suit your needs. When considering British music composers and arrangers, you should:
1. Locate music composers in the United Kingdom who specialize in orchestral, chamber and band music.
2. Find great British music arrangers for your promotional or commercial business needs.
3. Identify a UK music composer to fit your film project.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find British music composers to commission for orchestral or chamber work
Finding a composer to commission for chamber music or orchestral work can sometimes be a bit of a chore, but contemporary UK music composers are typically quite versatile and can cater to most projects whether that is more of a pop influence or classical flair.
I recommend: The British Composers Project has a full listing of various contemporary British composers for you to browse, most having full musical biographies and contact information. Browse the listings at the British Music Information Center for more listings to contemporary British composers. This website has an alphabetical listing of known contemporary composers available for commission in many diverse musical genres.
Commission UK music composers to write your commercial or promotional music
Many business owners have discovered that publicity is a great thing, and one of the best ways to solicit publicity for your services is through commercial advertisements. Musical selections are often used to distinguish a commercial from the pack, so finding a great UK music arranger to contribute to your businesses growth can be a big decision.
I recommend: Search the list of composers at PCAM, the Society for Producers and Composers of Applied Music, to find top-notch professional commercial composers and music arrangers in the United Kingdom. Rod Anderson is a music composer in the United Kingdom who also specializes in commercial and promotional selections.
Score your next film project with a talented UK music composer
A movie without music is like a desert with no sand. It is imperative for film projects to have a score in order to create a finished cinematic experience for the viewer. Many UK music arrangers are quite adept at scoring films and can add style to any film project.
I recommend: The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters is a wonderful resource with many listings of music composers and arrangers in the United Kingdom for you to review. Marc Sylvan is a UK music composer who specializes in television and film production.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • When working with British composers and arrangers, it's important to follow the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters guidelines for commission work.
