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!

Lou Newton

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!

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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!

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer / Conductor / Orchestrator at Oxford Playhouse
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
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.
Score Co-Producer at Bearhouse Media
October 1, 2024 - January 5, 2025
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 at Clarendon Productions / Oxford Playhouse
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
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.
Orchestrator/Assistant MD at British Youth Music Theatre
March 16, 2024 - April 21, 2026
'Animal Farm'. Over an intensive two-week period, I transcribed and created Piano/Vocal scores for this original musical from our composer (Rebecca Levy)’s voice notes, eventually orchestrating them for a five-piece band and playing Keys 1 in the final production.

Education

A Levels at The Sixth Form College Farnborough
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA in Music (First Class Honours) at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education