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Mike Pickering's Discussions
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Did it make the big stage Mike?
I was going to say the same thing... Whilst studying at conservatoire I approached local film schools, they seem to always be crying out for composers to write music (most of the time for free). However, the more of these jobs you do the more experi…
From a six staff scribble to a full score.
A community for those budding in the composer realm including teens and young adults here for learning and networking.
Most of the composers at my college take ages over their work and are very methodical about the whole process. I think it annoys them how I rock up at 9am with a new piece ready to rehearse after just spending one night on it... :p I have tried the…
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- film, television, Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Contemporary Ensembles
- Is music your main income source?
- Yes!
- Where do you live?
- Liverpool
- About Me:
- Mike studied for a BMus in Composition at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under Tim Raymond, Lynne Plowman and Rob Spearing. Since going freelance Mike has enjoyed not only composing classical concert music but also writing for film, education and new media. Mike's compositions have been performed by many ensembles and in 2006 reached the international stage with works being performed by students at the Newcastle Conservatorium, NSW, Australia. More recently Mike signed a deal with Alto (www.altopublications.com) who are now publishing some of his percussion works.
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- http://www.mikepickering.com
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- At 5:50pm on August 27, 2008,
Mike Pickering said… - Will do!
- At 5:49pm on August 27, 2008,
Chris Merritt said… - Hi Mike, Welcome to the Composer's Forum! Post some music samples and get an avatar picture up!
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