Janet Beat - Uncovering a pioneer of UK electronic music
Composer Caro C interviews electronic music pioneer Janet Beat, discussing her fascinating history - alongside an exclusive online premiere of Janet's work.
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Margo Fagan - Maintaining a Musical Legacy
Jack Robinson reflects on the legacy of lesser-known composer, music educator and teacher Margo Fagan.
African Composers – “Removing Today’s Eclipse"
Edewede Oriwoh on the lack of accurate representation of African composers, and the history of African composition, across the internet.
Ashley John Long - Contemporary Double Bassist
Sound and Music Intern Aaron Harrex on the composer and researcher Ashley John Long.
Beatbox Code: A Precursor to Evolving Standard Notation?
Nicola Jane Buttigieg introduces her ‘Beatbox Notation Loop Builder’ - which explores alternative ways to approach musical notation.
A Bespoke System
Composer Jonathan Pitkin describes the process of creating a bespoke software system to help him write for quarter tone flute.
Exploring the 'new' in the collection
Sound and Music Administrator Grace is the first point of call for the Collection. Here she explores the ‘new’ in the British Music Collection to question what we mean when we talk about ‘new’ music.
British Music Collection animation - CLOUDS
An animation produced by participants at a workshop at Heritage Quay in June 2016.
British Music Collection animation - EVIL QUEEN
An animation produced by participants at a workshop at Heritage Quay in June 2016.
British Music Collection animation - PANDA
An animation produced by participants at a workshop at Heritage Quay in June 2016.
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