Samuel Robin Shelton

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I am Samuel Robin Shelton, a composer, musical director, multi-instrumentalist and educator based in London.

About

I am Samuel Robin Shelton, a composer, musical director, multi-instrumentalist and educator based in London. I create original music for circus, film, and live performance, specialising in bespoke scores that support narrative, choreography, and visual storytelling, and I collaborate closely with directors and artists to align music with creative vision and technical performance demands.

Through extensive work in the contemporary circus scene, I have built a strong professional network across the UK and Europe, collaborating with internationally recognised artists and production teams. This has led to several commissioned composition and arrangement projects for large-scale touring shows and prestigious international events.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 13 roles

Commissioned Composer · Laura Urunova (Parrot Trainer/Circus Artist)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Commissioned for 20 minutes of original music (electronic / dance / organic house).

Arrangement/Production · Lucky Hell (International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo)Dec 2025 – Present · 1 yr

Arrangement and production of 9 minutes 20 seconds of music for the festival.

Founder/Owner · Samuel Shelton MusicMay 2025 – Jan 2026 · 9 mos

Building a client base of 50+ private instrumental/production/theory students; provides transcription, arrangement, composition and production services.

Owner / Musician / Private Instructor · Samuel Shelton MusicMay 2025 – Jan 2026 · 9 mos
Composer · Earl Grey Blues (Short Film)Jul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Composer · Earl Grey Blues (20-minute short film)Jul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Composer and Recording Pianist (End Credits) · Holding On (Film)Jun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Composer and Recording Pianist (End-credits Song) · Holding OnJun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education· 7

CertHE Jazz Performance · Royal Birmingham Conservatoire2030 – 2026
3 A-Levels (grades B, B, C) and 1 AS Level (B) · The King’s School, Grantham2030 – 2026
Grade 8 Trombone (Distinction) · Trinity College London2030 – 2026
CertHE Jazz Performance · Royal Birmingham Conservatoire2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Enhanced DBS Certificate2030 – 2026
Cert HE Jazz Performance2030 – 2026
Enhanced DBS Certificate2030 – 2026

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