I am a conventional-unconventional composer whose work challenges perception and provokes emotional and intellectual responses. My music explores tension, discomfort, and existential unease, blending traditional compositional structures with experimental techniques. I aim to create sound worlds that disrupt expectations, inviting listeners to confront introspection through sonic dissonance and expressive contrast.

William Canning

I am a conventional-unconventional composer whose work challenges perception and provokes emotional and intellectual responses. My music explores tension, discomfort, and existential unease, blending traditional compositional structures with experimental techniques. I aim to create sound worlds that disrupt expectations, inviting listeners to confront introspection through sonic dissonance and expressive contrast.

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I am a conventional-unconventional composer whose work challenges perception and provokes emotional and intellectual responses. My music explores tension, discomfort, and existential unease, blending traditional compositional structures with experimental techniques. I aim to create sound worlds that disrupt expectations, inviting listeners to confront introspection through sonic dissonance and expressive contrast.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Arranger and Orchestrator at Miracle the Musical
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Arranged and orchestrated a ballad for the musical, with performances in Edinburgh and London.
Arranger at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Arranged Slim Dusty’s 'We’ve Done Us Proud' for Solo Piano.
Composer at Griffith Film School (Griffith University)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Composed scores for three Griffith Film School short film projects.
Composer at Marist College Ashgrove Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Composed Symphonic Suite for the Symphony Orchestra.
Composer at Marist College Ashgrove Chamber Brass Ensemble
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Composed Chamber Piece for the Chamber Brass Ensemble.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Composition) at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Golden Key International Honour Society Membership
January 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Griffith Award for Academic Excellence
January 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Award for Academic Excellence in Music and Music Extension
January 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Picky
    This is a short horror film that I scored for a student at the Griffith Film School. I wanted to explore the atmosphere the characters inhabited and create an environment that made the audience feel they were there too. I used extended techniques and non-traditional scoring to achieve the desired outcome. video filmcomposer This short film was directed by Torin Dixon and produced by Grace Stovell.
    uniE603 Octet for Wind Instruments
    I wrote this piece as an experiment in writing classical-style pieces with a contemporary twist, bridging the gap between the old and the new in music. I followed a set style of music, however, added my own compositional twists that come from 21st-century notation. music instrumental
    uniE603 Violin Concerto
    I wrote this piece to explore the boundaries between contemporary and classical composing. I wanted to write a piece that showcases the violinist's prodigious skills. This piece is designed to push the boundaries and explore unknown sounds. instrumental music
    uniE603 Japan's Spring
    This piece is my imagining of what spring in Japan would be like. With beautiful landscapes covered in vibrant cherry blossoms and crystal clear waters, it is a place of serenity and peace. music instrumental
    uniE603 Anxious Attachment
    This piece is a representation of anxiety and the chokehold it has on you. This piece mirrors the feeling of unease of the unknown, with slight hints of a panic attack emerging. music instrumental