Born in 1961, Alun is a composer, conductor and experienced singer. Early lessons in singing and piano were followed by five years as a chorister at Rochester Cathedral. Further study at the King’s School Rochester was followed by three years at Nottingham University studying Latin and Archaeology with private music lessons continuing with Brenda May. Just less than three years were then spent working at the Tate Gallery, followed by a further year of teacher training back in Nottingham University. The next 30 years were spent teaching at Wellington College Prep School, before retiring to concentrate on composing.

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Alun has composed many works for chamber orchestra, including two symphonies, for mixed chamber ensembles plus many sacred and secular pieces of choral music. These include three major choral pieces, “Immortality”, “…and the angels sing…..” and “Songs of the Sea”. 

Whether it be for professionals, amateurs, children or friends he has written accessible but challenging works pushing the boundaries of modern tonalism as far as possible, not being afraid to use the contemporary techniques. Over the years his composing style has subtly changed but the influence of composers such as Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Tippett and Hoddinott is easily identifiable.

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