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Robert Ramskill

Professional

Composer/Lyricist: Composer
Genre: Concert

Biography

Robert Ramskill was born in Leeds in 1950. After studying music at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, he moved to the Midlands in 1975 to take up an appointment as Lecturer at the Coventry School of Music (he is now a Senior Lecturer at Coventry University).

Whilst living in Coventry he has written many compositions for local musicians ranging from youth and amateur orchestras, choirs, bands and other ensembles in Coventry, Birmingham and Leicester through to works for professional musicians in the area including Patricia Garnham (soprano), Julian Hellaby (piano) and Colin Sneade (tuba).

He has written numerous 'educational' albums which are published by Brasswind Publications and pieces which are now set in all the major practical exam syllabuses. Robert is also very active as an arranger and is one of the regular arrangers for BBC Television's 'Songs of Praise' programme.

CONTACT DETAILS
Robert Ramskill
142 Woodside Avenue South, Coventry CV3 6BE
Tel/fax: 024 7641 0325

PUBLISHERS:
Brass Wind Publications
4 St Mary's Road, Manton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8SU
Tel/fax: 01572 737409

Warwick Music
Holloway House, The Market Place, Warwick CV34 4SJ
Tel: 01926 497887 Fax: 01926 419701

Griffiths Edition
21 Cefn Coed, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF31 4PH
Tel/fax: 01656 649351

Important Works Performances
  1. Albums of 'educational' music for brass and woodwind instruments (both solo and ensemble) - published by Brasswind Publications.
  2. Jazz Sonatina for piano solo (1985) - 12 minutes; Diploma standard; available from the composer.
  3. Nocturne for piano solo (1987) - 7 Minutes; Diploma standard; available from the composer.
  4. Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (1993) 27 Minutes; available in a version for tuba and piano and in the orchestral version (2.2.2.2./4.2.3.0./3perc./strings) from Warwick Music.
  5. Sonata for Brass (1992) - 14 minutes; Grade 8(+) standard; for 4 trpts. (1 doubling piccolo), horn, 4 trombs., tuba; available from the composer.
  6. Ring Out Wild Bells (1983) [Four Christmas Songs for Choir and Orchestra] - 13 minutes; available in a version for choir and piano and in the orchestral version (2.2.2.1./2.2.0.0./2 perc./harp/strings) from the composer.
  7. Chasing the Sun (1990) for orchestra - 8 minutes; Grade 6/7 standard; scored for 2.2.2.1./2.2.2.0./timps./3 perc./strings; available from the composer.
  8. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (1998) - 25 Minutes; available in a two piano version and in the orchestral version (2.2.2.2./2.2.1.0./tenor sax./1 perc./strings) from the composer.
  9. Christmas Carol Arrangements for Choir and Orchestra - details on request from the composer.
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