I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

Alexander Collins

I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

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I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience.

I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at I Know A Guy (Short Film)
October 1, 2021 - Present
Scored the music for the short film I Know A Guy; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars.
Composer at Pleasant Festival
October 1, 2021 - Present
Selected for the 2021 Pleasant Festival Line-up as composer for the piece 'I Know A Guy (The Driver)'.
Composer at BBC Countryfile
March 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Scoring music for various scenes focusing on rural, agricultural and environmental issues; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars.
Composer at Blue’s Dream Suite (Animated Short)
August 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short; including recording/engineering of live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars.
Music Teacher at Saxon Way Primary School, Gillingham
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025
Teaching the music curriculum; 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organizing performances within the school and involving the wider community.
Teacher at Halling Primary School, Rochester
July 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching the curriculum, including music; 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organizing performances within the school and involving the wider community.
Music Teacher at Halling Primary School, Rochester
July 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching the music curriculum; teaching 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organising performances within the school and involving the wider community.
Composer at Animated short ‘Blue’s Dream Suite’
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short, including the recording/engineering of live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars throughout the suite.
Composer at Pleasant Festival / I Know A Guy (The Driver)
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Scored the music for the short film ‘I Know A Guy’; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.
Nominated for Award at Artists Forum Music Award
December 1, 2022 - Present
Nominated for ‘The Nature of Humanity’
Composer at Animated short 'Blue’s Dream Suite'
August 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short, including recording/engineering of live musicians. Performed piano, synthesizers and guitars throughout the complete suite.
Composer at Independent Short Film - I Know A Guy
October 1, 2021 - Present
Scoring the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; including recording and mixing of live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.
Composer at I Know A Guy (The Driver) – Short Film
October 1, 2021 - Present
Scored the music for the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.
Composer at I Know A Guy (The Driver)
October 1, 2021 - Present
Scored the music for the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.
Teacher at Saxon Way Primary School, Gillingham
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025
Teaching the music curriculum; teaching 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organising performances within the school and involving the wider community.

Education

BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christchurch University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Artists Forum Music Award Nomination – The Nature of Humanity
December 1, 2022 - March 21, 2026
ND in Popular Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BA Honours in Primary Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ND in Popular Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE603 Every End Has A Start
    A dark and brooding epic piece, with ominous horns, dramatic ostinatos and soaring crescendo. The perfect accompaniment for a sci-fi fantasy adventure. soundtrack instrumental
    uniE603 Alexander Collins - Together We Are Stronger EDIT
    A rousing, epic, emotive orchestral piece building from a piano and string quartet to a full orchestra. The edit is a bright and optimistic section of a dramatic piece inspired by dystopian/apocalyptic sci-fi/horror movies. soundtrack instrumental music orchestral epic emotive
    uniE603 Rise (Blue Canary Theme Suite)
    Superhero music from the Blue Canary theme suite inspired by a character created by my daughter. soundtrack music instrumental superhero
    uniE603 Alexander Collins - Algorithm EDIT
    Hybrid soundtrack piece utilising electronic music and orchestral instruments to create the soundscape for a cerebral sci-fi thriller. soundtrack hybrid cerebral sci-fi instrumental music
    uniE603 Alexander Collins - Little Astronaut (Edit)
    An indie/folk, orchestral song about a child's aspirations and dreams and a father's pride for his child. childrensmusic epic space alternative soundtrack