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I’m Helen Riley, a highly motivated and organized, creative professional with 25 years of experience in the music industry. I work across composition, arrangement, and performance, proficient with multiple DAWs (Logic, GarageBand, Ableton) and notation software (Sibelius, MuseScore). I play viola, violin, piano, guitar and sing, and I enjoy collaborating on diverse projects.
I’m open to remote collaboration and pride myself on being conscientious, reliable, and approachable. I regularly contribute string arrangements for albums and live performances and have been featured in projects ranging from BBC Radio sessions to indie albums.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer and String Arranger at The Rialto String Quartet
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Recorded and performed String Quartet No.1.
Composer and String Arranger at Blind Atlas
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Wrote string arrangements for the album 'Kodiak Bear' (2012); live session for Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2.
Composer and Arranger at Departure Lounge
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Duet for clarinet & viola performed at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (2010).
Education
MMus in Composition - Distinction at University of Manchester
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006MusB - First Class at University of Manchester
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
MusM in Composition
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006Composition with performance recital on viola. Grade achieved: Distinction
MusB
December 11, 2025 - December 11, 2025MusB - Manchester University
September 15, 2002 - June 17, 2005Included final recital on viola & portfolio of compositions
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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