Composers & Artists

Lunar Saxophone Quartet

The Lunar Saxophone Quartet - Recording Artist

The LSQ demonstrate their belief that new music is essential to keeping the arts relevant in today’s world through their sustained commitment to its creation and performance. Their aim continues to be to provide it with as wide a platform as possible. They have recorded two CD’s for Signum Classics and a jazz album with pianist Dave Stapleton on Edition Records.

Eric Schwartz

Eric Schwartz - Published Artist

Eric Schwartz is one the brightest lights on the contemporary music scene in the USA. His debut CD 24 Ways of Looking at a Piano was named one of the top classical CDs of 2005 by All Music Guide and his 3 works published by Staunch are a genuinely refreshing addition to the saxophone & saxophone quartet repertoire.

Andrew Keeling

Andrew Keeling - Published Artist

Andrew Keeling spent the 1960's singing in a cathedral choir and the 1970's playing in rock bands, before turning to composing in the 1980's. His music has been performed by many leading ensembles and musicians such as Dame Evelyn Glennie, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Apollo Saxophone Quartet.

Ashley-John Long

Ashley-John Long - Published Artist

Ashley John Long is a double bassist & composer specialising in free improvisation, early and contemporary chamber music, jazz, and the avant-garde. As a writer he has composed for names including Catrin Finch, the Lunar Saxophone Quartet & Joel Garthwaite and his distinctively original approach to composition draws on influences as varied as Keith Tippett and Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Joel Garthwaite

Joel Garthwaite - Recording Artist

Joel Garthwaite is a versatile saxophonist who currently performs in ensembles as varied his contemporary group the Lunar Saxophone Quartet and Ludwig ? a tribute to Beethoven through film and music. He regularly works with award winning percussionist Dave Danford, pianist Jen Scarisbrick and pioneering jazz pianist and composer Dave Stapleton.

L Pankhurst

Lucy Pankhurst - Published Artist

After completing her degree as a performer at the RNCM in 2004, she remained at the college to study composition. In 2006 Lucy was the only female composer to be awarded one of the four winning places at the RNCM Festival of Brass Young Composers Competition. Lucy is currently the composer-in-residence with the Wingates band, where she also plays solo horn.

Benjamin Tubb

Benjamin Tubb

Benjamin Tubb studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, UK, where he received the coveted ‘Sellers’ Scholarship’. His works have been performed in the USA and Australia, as well as closer to home throughout the United Kingdom. Commissions include the RNCM, University of Sheffield, euphonium soloist David and the Freckleton Brass Band His works have been broadcast on BBC Radio & other independent stations.

James Williamson

James Williamson

Born in North Yorkshire in 1984, James Williamson studied at the University of Huddersfield and the Royal Academy of Music. While at the RAM James had pieces premiered at Canterbury Sounds New festival by the Manson Ensemble, performances and collaborations with the London Sinfonietta, the National Theatre, CoMA London and the Aurora Orchestra.

Mark David Boden

Mark David Boden

Mark David Boden completed his undergraduate degree at the RWCMD in 2008. He was later awarded a scholarship to study on the Masters Programme in Composition and Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music. His music has been performed across the UK in events such as the St. Magnus Festival, Plug! Festival and the Bangor New Music Festival.

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