Hi! I am an award-winning London-based composer, vocal arranger and performer with almost a decade of experience in contemporary a cappella and musical theatre. A first-class MA graduate in composition from Durham University, I first gained recognition as musical director of ICCA UK champions Northern Lights, contributing to a record-breaking competition score. My composing and arranging work has earned 12 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nominations and an A Cappella Video Award, with credits spanning stage, studio and broadcast, including features on BBC’s The One Show, Classic FM and Capital FM. An accomplished live performer, I have toured internationally with appearances at festivals including Black Forest Voices and Vokal Total, and performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey, the V&A Museum, and productions on Broadway and the West End. As musical director of Elision and Enchord, and artistic director of the Open A Cappella Competition, I combine my distinct creative vision with strong organisation and leadership skills, collaborating with artists and institutions across the UK and USA.

Will Geraint Drake

Hi! I am an award-winning London-based composer, vocal arranger and performer with almost a decade of experience in contemporary a cappella and musical theatre. A first-class MA graduate in composition from Durham University, I first gained recognition as musical director of ICCA UK champions Northern Lights, contributing to a record-breaking competition score. My composing and arranging work has earned 12 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nominations and an A Cappella Video Award, with credits spanning stage, studio and broadcast, including features on BBC’s The One Show, Classic FM and Capital FM. An accomplished live performer, I have toured internationally with appearances at festivals including Black Forest Voices and Vokal Total, and performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey, the V&A Museum, and productions on Broadway and the West End. As musical director of Elision and Enchord, and artistic director of the Open A Cappella Competition, I combine my distinct creative vision with strong organisation and leadership skills, collaborating with artists and institutions across the UK and USA.

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Hi! I am an award-winning London-based composer, vocal arranger and performer with almost a decade of experience in contemporary a cappella and musical theatre. A first-class MA graduate in composition from Durham University, I first gained recognition as musical director of ICCA UK champions Northern Lights, contributing to a record-breaking competition score. My composing and arranging work has earned 12 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nominations and an A Cappella Video Award, with credits spanning stage, studio and broadcast, including features on BBC’s The One Show, Classic FM and Capital FM. An accomplished live performer, I have toured internationally with appearances at festivals including Black Forest Voices and Vokal Total, and performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey, the V&A Museum, and productions on Broadway and the West End. As musical director of Elision and Enchord, and artistic director of the Open A Cappella Competition, I combine my distinct creative vision with strong organisation and leadership skills, collaborating with artists and institutions across the UK and USA.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Arranger, Vocalist & Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
12 x CARA nominee 4 x Oustanding Arrangement Award @ ICCA 'Best New Musical' @ Edinburgh Fringe '22 with 'The Single Lady' 'Judges' Choice' @ Durham Drama Festival '23 Tobias Hugg Scholarship @ Black Forest Voices '24 w/ Elision Ward Single Award @ Vokal Total '25 w/ Elision I have worked for projects on Classic FM, BBC's 'The One Show', Capital FM, Deutsche Welle and more, whilst my work has been performed at venues across Broadway (The Town Hall, City Winery NYC, The Green Room 42), the West End (New Wimbledon Theatre, Hackney Empire) and internationally. I currently sing with and direct two leading vocal ensembles: Elision & Enchord.

Education

Master of Arts in Music at Durham University
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in History (First-Class Honours) at Durham University
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
A-Levels: History A*, Music A*, German A at St Albans School
September 1, 2011 - July 31, 2018
Singing Diploma (RSM) at Royal Schools of Music
January 1, 2017 - March 27, 2026
ATCL Clarinet Diploma at Royal Schools of Music
January 1, 2017 - March 27, 2026
Grade 8 Piano at Royal Schools of Music
January 1, 2014 - March 27, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    paper Arranging Reel

    A reel of my vocal arrangements from the past few years.