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Hi, I’m Calum Howard, a versatile composer, producer, and sound designer who thrives on collaboration, listening and authentic storytelling. I work across theatre, film, live performance and electronic music, bringing melody, rhythm and texture to every project. I’m a self-taught pianist and synesthete, which informs how I craft melodies and harmonies and translate ideas into compelling soundscapes. I stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly and use humour to keep the creative process enjoyable. As a practitioner I love facilitating workshops with participants of all ages and backgrounds, turning games into finished musical pieces and building worlds through sound.…Hi, I’m Calum Howard, a versatile composer, producer, and sound designer who thrives on collaboration, listening and authentic storytelling. I work across theatre, film, live performance and electronic music, bringing melody, rhythm and texture to every project. I’m a self-taught pianist and synesthete, which informs how I craft melodies and harmonies and translate ideas into compelling soundscapes. I stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly and use humour to keep the creative process enjoyable. As a practitioner I love facilitating workshops with participants of all ages and backgrounds, turning games into finished musical pieces and building worlds through sound.

Calum Howard

Composer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Calum Howard, a versatile composer, producer, and sound designer who thrives on collaboration, listening and authentic storytelling. I work across theatre, film, live performance and electronic music, bringing melody, rhythm and texture to every project. I’m a self-taught pianist and synesthete, which informs how I craft melodies and harmonies and translate ideas into compelling soundscapes. I stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly and use humour to keep the creative process enjoyable. As a practitioner I love facilitating workshops with participants of all ages and backgrounds, turning games into finished musical pieces and building worlds through sound.…Hi, I’m Calum Howard, a versatile composer, producer, and sound designer who thrives on collaboration, listening and authentic storytelling. I work across theatre, film, live performance and electronic music, bringing melody, rhythm and texture to every project. I’m a self-taught pianist and synesthete, which informs how I craft melodies and harmonies and translate ideas into compelling soundscapes. I stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly and use humour to keep the creative process enjoyable. As a practitioner I love facilitating workshops with participants of all ages and backgrounds, turning games into finished musical pieces and building worlds through sound.

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Hi, I’m Calum Howard, a versatile composer, producer, and sound designer who thrives on collaboration, listening and authentic storytelling. I work across theatre, film, live performance and electronic music, bringing melody, rhythm and texture to every project. I’m a self-taught pianist and synesthete, which informs how I craft melodies and harmonies and translate ideas into compelling soundscapes.

I stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly and use humour to keep the creative process enjoyable. As a practitioner I love facilitating workshops with participants of all ages and backgrounds, turning games into finished musical pieces and building worlds through sound.

Skills

Ableton Live

Experience Level

Ableton Live

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Composer / Facilitator at Jonluke McKie & ARC Adoption Centre – Up on a Star project

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led creative workshops with adopted children, developed musical ideas, and co-facilitated a sharing day with a read-through of the story. Wrote a song from the main character’s perspective inspired by the children’s lyrics, with the children creating beats, melodies and vocal recordings for the final version.

Composer, MD at 'Daisy Donald' (Jade Byrne)

May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Co-composed with Jeremy Bradfield for the stage adaptation. Wrote songs representing three monsters reflecting diabetes states; supported storytelling and taught the cast musical performance.

Composer / Sound Designer / Facilitator at Peachplant – Subterranea

August 1, 2024 - Present

Created a soundtrack blending northern soul with intimate narrative; remixed Do I Love You; contributed live choral reharmonisation with a young ensemble; provided sound design for the on-stage radio element.

Composer / Sound Designer / Actor-Musician / MD at Raven

August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Produced music for a live show about Raven; included cast voices in final music; performed live underscoring on keyboard and toured schools in the North East; included puppetry with a living gargoyle.

Composer at Beyond Caring (Christina Castling)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Sampled cast members singing Amazing Grace and phonemes to create percussive and atmospheric elements; reimagined the main theme and incorporated early recording of Amazing Grace (1922) to reflect character memories.

Composer / MD at The Bat with No Bite – Triple Treat Theatre & Northern Stage

October 1, 2023 - Present

Created a spooky-but-not-scary soundtrack for under-7s; blended orchestral, pop, cabaret, classical musicals, rock and jazz; recorded cast singing and provided downloadable soundtrack after the show.