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Hi, I’m Tyriq Baker, a multidisciplinary musician, composer and performer based in Birmingham, with a BMus from the University of Huddersfield. I perform on piano, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone and more, and I’m active in theatre, film and education. I love blending jazz, classical, folk and Caribbean influences and collaborating with ensembles, theatres and schools to create engaging music and soundscapes.
I also write and produce original music for stage and screen, lead workshops, and mentor others through initiatives like Black Lives In Music. I’m passionate about sharing music, storytelling and culture through performance, education and collaboration.
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Work Experience
Pianist at Jammin’ Events (Events Entertainment Company)
November 1, 2023 - PresentJoined events company as pianist; performed with the Sample The Kids, at SoFar Birmingham and the Birmingham Jazz Festival; collaborated with artists including Flintz & Taylor.
Composer / Musician at Green Witch Films
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Wrote music for the award-winning film The Dentist’s Tale.
Composer at Moseley Road Baths (National Lottery Funded Project)
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Commissioned to write music for Moseley Road Baths; music featured in Bathcasts podcast.
Director / Writer / Composer / Editor at Independent project
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Directed, written, composed music for and edited full-length audio film Roots work.
Youth Ambassador at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2021City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Youth Ambassador; presented 'Vision of the Future' at Symphony Hall.
Online Open Day Presenter / Creator at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Presented Online Open Day tours; created vlogs/blogs and Unibuddy content; taught Japanese on a personal Discord server.
Peripatetic Music Teacher (Clarinet & Bassoon) at Shireland CBSO School
September 1, 2023 - PresentPeripatetic teacher for clarinet and bassoon; first school partnered with an Orchestra in the UK.
Composer / Producer at Birmingham Festival / Languages Between Strangers project
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Produced music for Languages Between Strangers for Birmingham Festival 2023.
Director / Playwright / Composer at Birmingham Rep Theatre / Young Rep
July 1, 2023 - PresentDirected and led development of a new play titled Blackout; premiered at For/With/By Festival.
Pianist / Performer at Festival 36 / E2E (Everything 2 Everybody)
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Shakespearean acting projects; performed as pianist and actor around Solihull during Festival 36.
Musician / Consultant at Birmingham Opera Company
May 1, 2023 - PresentConsultant on a project for Birmingham Opera Company; contributed to music direction.
Pianist at The Gin Vault
April 1, 2023 - PresentMonthly residency performing jazz on saxophone and piano.
Composer at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023Composed for Sounds New concert; music released on CBSO Sounds New album.
Music Intern at Birmingham Rep Theatre
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Music internship on Jack and the Magic Beanstalk production.
Music Intern / Composer at Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Composed soundscape music as part of a Music Internship for the Opening Ceremony; credits as composer.
Dancer / Performer at Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Dancer performing as part of the opening ceremony.
Grime Music Workshop Leader at Grimeboy (Birmingham REP Theatre)
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Ran Grime music production workshops as part of Grimeboy production.
Pianist / Composer and Performer at BEAM Musical Showcase / Birmingham Hippodrome
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Presented the pitch of the musical Pit Stop and Wash for BEAM Musical Showcase 2025; collaborated on composing and performing as a pianist and multi-instrumentalist.
Songwriter / Workshop Facilitator at Little but Live! Festival
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Ran songwriting workshops; collaborated with participants to create material for the festival.
R&D Creative Collaborator at Cloud Cuckoo Land
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Working on research and development for a new play based on Jamaican folk tales.
Composer / Music for Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome New Musical Writing Programme
April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025Composing music for a new musical titled Pit, Stop and Wash; preparing for a concert at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Mentor / Participant at Black Lives In Music Connect Class Mentorship Programme
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Participated in mentorship program focusing on development and networking in the music industry.
Composer / Music for Film at Green Witch Films
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Wrote music for The Dentist’s Tale (award-winning film).
Composer / Soundtrack at Moseley Road Baths (National Lottery Funded Project)
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Commissioned to write music for Windrush-themed project; featured in its Bathcasts podcast.
Composer / Performer at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Three-album project retelling A Midsummer Night’s Dream, titled A Night’s Dream; premiered at Birmingham Rep Theatre.
Pianist at Jammin’ Events
November 1, 2023 - PresentJoined Events Entertainments Company Jammin’ Events as pianist; performed at multiple gigs.
Composer / Performer at B:Music PRSF Jazz Commission
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Commissioned to write and perform 'Stories From The Front Room' blending Jazz with Indian and Jamaican music; performed at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Peripatetic Music Teacher at Shireland CBSO School
September 1, 2023 - PresentPeripatetic teacher for clarinet and bassoon; first school partnered with an Orchestra in the UK.
Producer / Music for Festival at Birmingham Festival 2023 (Languages Between Strangers)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Produced music for Languages Between Strangers for Birmingham Festival 2023.
Director / Creator at Birmingham Rep Theatre Young Rep
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Directed and led the development and creation of a new play titled Blackout; premiered at For/With/By Festival.
Actor / Performer at Festival 36 (E2E)
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Shakespearean actor performing in and around Solihull as part of Festival 36.
Founder / Music Collective at Sample The Kids (STK)
June 1, 2023 - PresentFormed music collective; performed at SoFar, Birmingham Jazz Festival 2023, and with acts Flintz and T4ylor.
Consultant at Birmingham Opera Company
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Consultant on a project for Birmingham Opera Company.
Resident Musician at The Gin Vault
April 1, 2023 - PresentMonthly residency playing jazz music on Saxophone and Piano.
Music Intern at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Music Internship on Jack and the Magic Beanstalk.
Composer / Opening Ceremony Music at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Composed soundscape music for Opening Ceremony with BBC; performed as a dancer.
Grime Workshop Facilitator at Grimeboy / Birmingham REP Theatre
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Ran Grime music production workshops during Grimeboy production at Birmingham REP Theatre.
Performer / Oberon at Birmingham Rep Theatre
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Performed as Oberon; composed three pieces; played piano in a 90s-themed Twelfth Night production.
Director / Editor at Roots work
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Directed, written, composed music for and edited full-length audio film.
Online Content Creator at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Presented Online Open Day Tours; created Vlogs and Blogs about university life.
Japanese Language Tutor at Self-employed (Discord)
March 1, 2020 - PresentTeaching Japanese on my own Discord server to learners globally.
Education
BMus Music (Hons) - First Class at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Piano Forte Distinction at London College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Clarinet - Pass at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory - Distinction at ABRSM
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Level 3 Acting (Solo) Performance at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Grade 8 Acting at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025BMus Music (Hons) (1st Class) at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Piano Forte Distinction at London College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Clarinet - Pass at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Bassoon - Merit at SIPS Education Internal Exam
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025ABRSM Grade 5 at ABRSM
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Grade 8 Acting Distinction at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award at Duke of Edinburgh's Award
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025GCSEs A-C including English and Maths at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Qualifications
Music Extended Diploma - Level 3 (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025BMus Music (Hons) - First Class
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Piano Forte Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Clarinet - Pass
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Grade 8 Acting
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Level 3 Acting (Solo) Performance
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Music Extended Diploma - Level 3 (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Music Theory - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Piano Forte Distinction (London College of Music)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Clarinet - Pass (Trinity College London)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Bassoon - Merit (SIPS Education Internal Exam)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025ABRSM Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Music Theory - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025LAMDA Grade 8 Acting Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025GCSEs A-C including English and Maths
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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