Lou Newton

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I have experience working within a diverse range of ensembles across many musical genres and styles, including film, TV, theatre, musical theatre, and professional concerts in…

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I have experience working within a diverse range of ensembles across many musical genres and styles, including film, TV, theatre, musical theatre, and professional concerts in composing/conducting/orchestrating/assisting/score preparation roles. I work well under pressure and have lots of experience in problem-solving musical projects under tight deadlines!

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Composer / Conductor · Clarendon Productions / Oxford PlayhouseOct 2024 – Nov 2024 · 2 mos

Composed 2 hours of continuous film-like score for this production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses; rehearsed with a 26-piece orchestra including full strings, wind, brass, and extended percussion.

Score Co-Producer · Bearhouse MediaOct 2024 – Jan 2025 · 4 mos

Assisted the composer in creating a score for Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story; translated the director's vision to the composer and contributed to rehearsals and music realization.

Composer / Conductor / Orchestrator · Oxford PlayhouseApr 2024 – May 2024 · 2 mos

I was called in to write 21 original music cues for 9-piece band in two weeks under Sir Greg Doran’s direction after another composer became unavailable. I also arranged a version of Mambo Italiano, which was specifically acclaimed in reviews for the show.

Orchestrator/Assistant MD · British Youth Music TheatreMar 2024 – Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

A Levels · The Sixth Form College Farnborough2019 – 2021
BA in Music (First Class Honours) · St Catherine's College, University of Oxford2022 – 2025

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