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Composition
Matthew
Pollard (b.1977) studied at the Universities of
Huddersfield and Sussex, where his composition tutors
included Margaret-Lucy Wilkins and Martin Butler. He
graduated with a doctorate in Musical Composition in July
2007. His works have been performed throughout the UK by
ensembles such as the Royal Northern College of Music Brass
Band, the London Gay Symphony Orchestra, Lontano (conducted
by Odaline de la Martinez), Paragon Saxophone Quartet,
Tacet Ensemble, Composers’ Orchestral Project Orchestra
(conducted by Roger Montgomery) and Adam Bushell/ Tom
Norrell Percussion Duet. His first opera,
The
Diary, was
performed by Heather Cairncross in 2002, and a revised and
extended version is scheduled for performance. He has also
worked as an arranger for Hazel O’Connor and is much in
demand as conductor, holding posts with the Rainbow Chorus,
Hangleton Brass Band and Tacet contemporary music ensemble.
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Conducting
Matthew
Pollard (b.1977) studied conducting with Barrie Webb and
Philip McCann at the University of Huddersfield. He is
currently Musical Director of the Rainbow Chorus (since
2002) and Hangleton Brass Band (since 2006), and conductor
of Tacet Ensemble (since 2000). Some recent concert
highlights include Rainbow Chorus performances in Paris and
at Dingwalls in London, a concert of British band music by
composers including Arnold, Vaughan Williams and Darrol
Barry with Hangleton Band (Brighton Festival 2007), and a
concert of English contemporary music by composers
including Edward Hughes and Anthony Gilbert with the Tacet
Ensemble (2007). He has conducted a number of important
world premieres, including works by Martin Butler, John
Mayer, Alison Kay and John Alexander. He maintains a busy
rehearsal and concert schedule with all three ensembles.
Matthew was the inaugural winner of the Roy Newsome
Challenge Shield and was named “NABBC Conductor of the Year
2008”. Matthew is also a composer and arranger, holding a
doctorate in Musical Composition from the University of
Sussex.
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