Declan Molloy (2000- ) is a composer of pieces with bold and colourful narratives. By studying music at Oxford and the Royal Academy of Music, he has explored influences ranging from Claude Debussy to Frank Zappa and collaborated with performers and ensembles to bring his ideas to life. He has worked on original music with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, CHROMA, Asteria Trio, Hill Quartet, Regency Duo, and Contemporary Music for All (CoMA), as well as numerous solo performers including Declan Hickey and Lizzie Knatt. One of his recent collaborations was with the Riot Ensemble, in which he composed a graphic-score piece called ‘Intertwine’ for October House Records’ album Ways of Watching. Declan’s time as a composer also includes assistant work and orchestration on musical theatre productions - such as Felix Westcott’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival musical Dead Man’s Suitcase - as well as running his own projects. He has worked on curating various contemporary music events, including a film music concert Written on Screen in July 2023, for which he recruited a team of animators from the Royal College of Art. The success of this sold-out event resulted in a commission for Declan to produce a showcase of his music with CityMusic Promotions, and one of the films he scored (Alex Gwyn Davies’ A Perfect Morning Situation) was selected for a screening at the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah. Following his achievement of a DipRAM in composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Declan has moved back to Oxford to continue collaborating with musicians and stage writers from his university days, pursing work running musical events on the side. Recent performances include a premiere at Wigmore Hall featuring London Central Brass.…

Declan Molloy

Declan Molloy (2000- ) is a composer of pieces with bold and colourful narratives. By studying music at Oxford and the Royal Academy of Music, he has explored influences ranging from Claude Debussy to Frank Zappa and collaborated with performers and ensembles to bring his ideas to life. He has worked on original music with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, CHROMA, Asteria Trio, Hill Quartet, Regency Duo, and Contemporary Music for All (CoMA), as well as numerous solo performers including Declan Hickey and Lizzie Knatt. One of his recent collaborations was with the Riot Ensemble, in which he composed a graphic-score piece called ‘Intertwine’ for October House Records’ album Ways of Watching. Declan’s time as a composer also includes assistant work and orchestration on musical theatre productions - such as Felix Westcott’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival musical Dead Man’s Suitcase - as well as running his own projects. He has worked on curating various contemporary music events, including a film music concert Written on Screen in July 2023, for which he recruited a team of animators from the Royal College of Art. The success of this sold-out event resulted in a commission for Declan to produce a showcase of his music with CityMusic Promotions, and one of the films he scored (Alex Gwyn Davies’ A Perfect Morning Situation) was selected for a screening at the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah. Following his achievement of a DipRAM in composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Declan has moved back to Oxford to continue collaborating with musicians and stage writers from his university days, pursing work running musical events on the side. Recent performances include a premiere at Wigmore Hall featuring London Central Brass.…

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Declan Molloy (2000- ) is a composer of pieces with bold and colourful narratives. By studying music at Oxford and the Royal Academy of Music, he has explored influences ranging from Claude Debussy to Frank Zappa and collaborated with performers and ensembles to bring his ideas to life. He has worked on original music with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, CHROMA, Asteria Trio, Hill Quartet, Regency Duo, and Contemporary Music for All (CoMA), as well as numerous solo performers including Declan Hickey and Lizzie Knatt. One of his recent collaborations was with the Riot Ensemble, in which he composed a graphic-score piece called ‘Intertwine’ for October House Records’ album Ways of Watching.

Declan’s time as a composer also includes assistant work and orchestration on musical theatre productions - such as Felix Westcott’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival musical Dead Man’s Suitcase - as well as running his own projects. He has worked on curating various contemporary music events, including a film music concert Written on Screen in July 2023, for which he recruited a team of animators from the Royal College of Art. The success of this sold-out event resulted in a commission for Declan to produce a showcase of his music with CityMusic Promotions, and one of the films he scored (Alex Gwyn Davies’ A Perfect Morning Situation) was selected for a screening at the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah.

Following his achievement of a DipRAM in composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Declan has moved back to Oxford to continue collaborating with musicians and stage writers from his university days, pursing work running musical events on the side. Recent performances include a premiere at Wigmore Hall featuring London Central Brass.

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English
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Education

Master of Music in Composition at Royal Academy of Music
September 1, 2021 - September 28, 2023
Double distinction level grade with honorary Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music. This includes working on a dissertation specialising in collaborations between composers and animators. Supported by an entrance scholarship.
Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Oxford
October 1, 2018 - September 25, 2021
First class honours, including first class awards in composition, piano performance, orchestration, and analysis. Supported by a choral scholarship to St. Peter's College Chapel Choir.

Qualifications

Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music
April 15, 2023 - April 21, 2023
A qualification in piano teaching with large groups and solo pupils.
ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
July 12, 2015 - July 27, 2015
Essential theory qualification as a prerequisite to studies at Oxford

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Thoughts on Sound and Silence

    A song cycle based on the poetry of living writer Jemma Borg, resulting in an appearance on Bloomsbury and Maritime Radio as well as performances in multiple London venues.

    paper Intertwine - for October House Records

    A graphic score piece called ‘Intertwine’ composed for the Riot Ensemble, released by October House Records in October 2023.

    paper Diverging and Becoming

    A piece for the Academy Trumpet Ensemble, conducted by the composer himself.

    paper Mirrors of Matisse

    An orchestral piece composed for the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, inspired by three paintings by Henri Matisse.

    paper When the Music Lived

    A piece responding to the brief of writing music inspired by the 1950s in America, in which the composer also worked with the Dias Ensemble on the premiere and recording.