Rob Murray
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Jesus Christ Superstar Jonny McClean / Lichfield Garrick Theatre |
Lichfield Garrick Theatre |
| 2019 |
Musical Director and Arranger
Theatre |
Aladdin Will Phipps / Mary Stevens Hospice Pantomime Company |
Stourbridge Town Hall |
| 2018 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Top Hat the Musical Alf Rai / South Staffs Musical Theatre Company |
Wolverhampton Grand |
| 2017 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Spamalot Alf Rai / South Staffs Musical Theatre Company |
Wolverhampton Grand |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BA Hons Music | Chichester University |
Equipment
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About me
Robert studied a BA (Hons) degree reading music and instrumental and vocal teaching at the University of Chichester. He studied trumpet with Fraser Tannock and Paul Sharp and conducting and orchestration with Dominic Nunns and Crispin Ward. Before moving to Chichester, Robert received trumpet lessons from Andy Stone-Fewings at Birmingham Conservatoire.Rob received trumpet lessons from Andy Stone-Fewings at Birmingham Conservatoire then successfully completed a BA (Hons) degree reading music with instrumental and vocal teaching at the University of Chichester. Here he studied trumpet with Fraser Tannock and Paul Sharp, conducting and orchestration with Dominic Nunns and Crispin Ward.As an orchestral player, Robert has played with the High Peak Orchestra, Derby Concert Orchestra, Derby Choral Union Orchestra, Staffordshire Festival Orchestra, Chichester Symphony Orchestra, The Edwin James Festival Orchestra, Lichfield Sinfonia, Solihull Symphony Orchestra, Central England Ensemble, Musique-Cordiale Concert Orchestra and Opera Orchestra.
Theatre work includes The Mikado; HMS Pinafore; Hello Dolly! Return to the Forbidden Planet; Kiss Me Kate; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Just So; Footloose; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; The Witches of Eastwick; Bad Girls; Oliver! 9 to 5; The Addams Family; Spamalot; Top Hat; Cinderella; Whistle Down The Wind; The Wedding Singer; West Side Story; Les Misérables; Crazy for You; The Hired Man; White Christmas; Jekyll and Hyde; Beauty and the Beast; School of Rock; The Wedding Singer; Sweeny Todd; Jesus Christ Superstar; High Society; Legally Blond; Tosca and many more.
Rob is Company Director for Music Academy for Schools, a company specialising in music education, ensembles, and workshops.
He is also the brass teacher at St Wystan’s Independent Day School, Denstone College Preparatory School, and Denstone College.
Television and other work include Ford Transit Van 2005 advert, celebrating 40 years of Ford Transit. Trumpet player for The Viva Tones Function Band. Regular performances at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Rob is a member of the International Academy of Performing Arts and Sciences, working as an adjudicator for the ENKOR International Chamber Ensemble, Brass and Woodwind Competitions.
Additional skills:
Skills include:
Arranging
Orchestration
Rehearsal accompanist
Conducting
People management (actors & musicians)
Additional information:
Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Music Manager |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Music Director, Talent Manager, Teacher |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Organisations / Memberships | Musicians Union (UK) |