Samuel Taylor-Shaw, born in Cambridgeshire, is a Composer, Drummer, and the Conductor of the Duxford Saturday Workshop Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys writing symphonic film music but also explores video game music, often incorporating synths and electronic textures. His works have been performed at events such as the Composers Summer Music Festival in 2025, where his string trio 'Elegy for a Quiet Place' was premiered. ---=-=-=------=-=-=--- ​ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ---=-=-=------=-=-=--- Samuel performs as a drummer in theatre pit bands, sings in choirs (including at Kings College and the Corn Exchange in Cambridge) and frequently collaborates with other musicians and artists. Largely self-taught on multiple instruments, he enjoys working both in groups and one-on-one, taking a hands-on approach to music-making. ​ He believes that every note has a meaning, and whether putting pen to paper or piano to DAW, each sound must have purpose. Samuel also draws on analytical skills from his study of philosophy to interpret artwork and shape ideas for his compositions. His creative process combines orchestral training, self-directed learning, and experience performing and leading ensembles.

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Samuel Taylor-Shaw, born in Cambridgeshire, is a Composer, Drummer, and the Conductor of the Duxford Saturday Workshop Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys writing symphonic film music but also explores video game music, often incorporating synths and electronic textures. His works have been performed at events such as the Composers Summer Music Festival in 2025, where his string trio 'Elegy for a Quiet Place' was premiered. ---=-=-=------=-=-=--- ​ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ---=-=-=------=-=-=--- Samuel performs as a drummer in theatre pit bands, sings in choirs (including at Kings College and the Corn Exchange in Cambridge) and frequently collaborates with other musicians and artists. Largely self-taught on multiple instruments, he enjoys working both in groups and one-on-one, taking a hands-on approach to music-making. ​ He believes that every note has a meaning, and whether putting pen to paper or piano to DAW, each sound must have purpose. Samuel also draws on analytical skills from his study of philosophy to interpret artwork and shape ideas for his compositions. His creative process combines orchestral training, self-directed learning, and experience performing and leading ensembles.

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Samuel Taylor-Shaw, born in Cambridgeshire, is a Composer, Drummer, and the Conductor of the Duxford Saturday Workshop Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys writing symphonic film music but also explores video game music, often incorporating synths and electronic textures. His works have been performed at events such as the Composers Summer Music Festival in 2025, where his string trio ‘Elegy for a Quiet Place’ was premiered.
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Samuel performs as a drummer in theatre pit bands, sings in choirs (including at Kings College and the Corn Exchange in Cambridge) and frequently collaborates with other musicians and artists. Largely self-taught on multiple instruments, he enjoys working both in groups and one-on-one, taking a hands-on approach to music-making.

He believes that every note has a meaning, and whether putting pen to paper or piano to DAW, each sound must have purpose. Samuel also draws on analytical skills from his study of philosophy to interpret artwork and shape ideas for his compositions. His creative process combines orchestral training, self-directed learning, and experience performing and leading ensembles.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Composer at Norwich Universty of the Arts
February 4, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Original Soundtrack Composed for a Final Year Game Project. Currently on show in Norwich. Recorded both live and virtual instrumentation with heavy emphasis on synths.
Conductor at Duxford Symphony Orchestra
May 16, 2025 - Present
I volunteer as the conductor and tutor for the Duxford Community Workshop Symphony Orchestra (adult musicians and alongside working with young musicians in other workshops), where I lead rehearsals every Saturday, select repertoire, organise performances and events, and support members' musical development. I also manage communications by responding to enquiries from members and the public, ensuring smooth coordination and an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Composer at Oxford University
April 3, 2026 - April 18, 2026
Composed Music for the short film 'Detour'. A film about the beauty of pointless conversations. Length: 8 minutes.
Composer at Documentary
May 21, 2026 - Present
Currently composing music for a wildlife documentary! Can't say too much right now...
Composer and Sound Designer at NUA
May 15, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Composed an original sound track comprised of eleven tracks to accompany 'Depature from Devotion'. A student dark fantasy video game. This also involved sound design and some foley recording.
Audio Production / Mixing / Mastering / Engineer at Please see below.
May 1, 2022 - Present
Hills Road 50th anniversary at the Corn Exchange Cambridge - Audio Engineer 8 Separate Charity Concerts - Audio Engineer and live in-ear monitoring. Rockfield Studios - Mixing covers of Chris Isaac John Rutter/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Cambridge Singers - Audio Engineer Band Covers incl. Olivia Rodrigo, Glorybox - Audio Mixer and Mastering And many more!

Education

Bachelor of Music at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
September 14, 2024 - May 20, 2028
A levels at Hills Road Sixth Form College
May 21, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Music: A* Music Technology: A* Philosophy: A Extended project qualification: A*

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