Hi! I am currently a young composer studying music and composition. I primarily compose theatrical music, and have had experience composing for venues such as the Ryan Theatre, and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe, where I wrote the music for a production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. I also have experience writing music for media such as Games and Films, as well as concert music. Additionally, I have experience as a Choral and Orchestral conductor, as well as an Orchestrator - primarily for amateur and school ensembles.

Ben Shailer

Hi! I am currently a young composer studying music and composition. I primarily compose theatrical music, and have had experience composing for venues such as the Ryan Theatre, and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe, where I wrote the music for a production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. I also have experience writing music for media such as Games and Films, as well as concert music. Additionally, I have experience as a Choral and Orchestral conductor, as well as an Orchestrator - primarily for amateur and school ensembles.

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Hi! I am currently a young composer studying music and composition. I primarily compose theatrical music, and have had experience composing for venues such as the Ryan Theatre, and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe, where I wrote the music for a production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. I also have experience writing music for media such as Games and Films, as well as concert music. Additionally, I have experience as a Choral and Orchestral conductor, as well as an Orchestrator - primarily for amateur and school ensembles.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Harrow School
November 18, 2025 - Present
I've composed music for various ensembles at Harrow School, including for their Orchestra and Harmony choir.

Education

Music A-Level at Harrow School
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026
A* (Predicted)

Qualifications

Grade 8 Music Theory (ABRSM)
September 10, 2024 - September 10, 2025
85/100

Industry Experience

Education
    paper 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - Titania's Lullaby
    I was comissed to write music for a production of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', performed at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at the Globe.
    paper 'The Hypochondriac' - Angelique and Cleante's Duet
    I was comissioned to write music for the a production of Moliere's 'The Hypochondriac' at the Ryan Theatre.
    paper Dies est Laetitiae
    A Christmas Carol for SATB - winner of the 2025 James Poke Composition Competition