Naoise May

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Naoise May is a composer, producer, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Specialising in stringed instruments, he has performed and recorded alongside a wide variety of artists and groups.

About

Naoise May is a composer, producer, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Specialising in stringed instruments, he has performed and recorded alongside a wide variety of artists and groups. Naoise has recently completed a Master’s degree in Composition at King’s College London, studying under George Benjamin.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • IrishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Composer & Arranger · Oisín ByrneJan 2023 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

Writing and arranging string quartet music, professionally recorded in March 2024. Working closely with Oisín Byrne to fulfil a shared artistic vision. Engaged with themes of Byrne’s August 2024 exhibition at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, for which the music was performed.

Arranger for Trinity Orchestra · Trinity College DublinJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Arranging popular songs for full symphony orchestra, to be performed at major music festivals around Ireland. Composing engaging and exciting orchestral amalgamations of popular music.

Education

Master of Music · King's College London2024 – 2025

Studied Composition, with extra modules in Orchestration, and Musicology.

MMus, Composition · King's College London2024 – 2025
BA, Mathematics and Music (Joint Honours), First Class Honours · Trinity College Dublin2019 – 2023

Certifications and awards

George Moore Scholarship2024 – 2026
Gerard Victory Composition Prize2023 – 2026
The High School Dublin Music Scholarship2013 – 2019

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