Alan Butterworth

• Completed MA in Composition at Salford University in January 2007.
• Delivered three music projects in local primary schools targeting Year 3 to Year 6 pupils.
• Managed film music project with Year 5 pupils, incorporating audio-visual elements.
• Executed songwriting project with Year 6 pupils, enhancing creativity and collaboration.
• Established lunchtime music club for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils, promoting musical engagement.
• Produced third album of songs while maintaining an active recording career.
• Performed regularly across venues in North West, showcasing musical talent.
• Planned all projects meticulously, ensuring educational and logistical success.

• Conceptualised and implemented sound designs for various multimedia projects by manipulating electronic instruments and software applications.
• Conducted comprehensive research on diverse genres of music to enhance composition skills and broaden repertoire.
• Delivered impressive orchestral arrangements in tight deadlines, exhibiting high levels of creativity under pressure.
• Steered successful adaptation of popular songs into instrumental versions suitable for event performances.

I worked at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising London, between 1987 - 1992, as a sound engineer, running an 8-track analogue studio which was utilised for pre-production work in the TV department. This led to opportunities to write music for several TV commercials, a couple of which have appeared on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFy7da93e0Y&list=PLKCG8pJwV90FzThium2HUTIjmBz9ARlcE