Solly Bussell
Cheltenham,Gloucestershire
Summary
High-achieving undergraduate with a passion for music and a commitment to excellence. As a student of many top academic institutions, I am diligent, responsible, and proactive. My strong work ethic enables me to excel in both academic and creative endeavors. I am eager to expand my skillset through practical experience beyond the classroom.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Concert Steward
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
- Helped set up the concert hall, ensuring the performer was happy.
- Ensured guests adhered to the rules of the venue, stepping in and solving any issues that arose.
- Cleaned and assisted in closing the concert hall.
- Delivered exceptional customer service for enhanced guest experience.
Social media volunteer
Greenbelt Festival
Kettering, Northamptonshire
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Created innovative content to help advertise the festival.
- Collaborated with the festival talent to create interview videos.
- Coordinated closely with team members to reach consensus on best-fit candidates.
- Kept abreast of latest industry trends in recruitment to stay ahead of competitors in attracting top talent.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Pates Grammar School
Cheltenham
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted in music lessons, working closely with younger students to enhance their learning experience.
- Acted as a technical assistant, teaching students how to use music production software like Mixcraft, resolving technical issues to ensure smooth operation.
- Developed positive relationships with all students using a student-centred approach to practice.
- Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on compositions for Year 11 students and songwriting projects for Years 7 and 8.
- Guided students through tasks, offering support and clarification to ensure comprehension of lessons.
Education
A-Levels - Music, Geography, Psychology
Pates Grammar School
Cheltenham 09.2022 - 06.2024
Prelims - Music
University of Oxford
Oxford 10.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 09.2025 -
Skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Person-centred practice
- Public speaking
- Interview skills
- Front-of-house customer service
- Orchestra conduction
- Piano playing
- Accordion playing
- Singing
- Music editing
- Musical composition
- Digital content creation
- Student engagement
- MS Office Suite
- Audacity
- Logic Pro X
Accomplishments
- Achieved 3 A* (with an A* in my EPQ), granting me a place at all 5 of my university choices
- Won the award for "Best Music" in my school's House Drama competition, in which I composed for, arranged for, and helped lead my house's band.
- Achieved a 1st for my compositions at my time at the University of Oxford
Affiliations
- Passionate about music for films and games, and an avid composer in both of these styles
- A member of the University of Birmingham's University Singers (directed by Bob Chilcott) and its Folk Band
- A lover of books, especially thrillers and mysteries.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Birmingham
09.2025 -
Prelims - Music
University of Oxford
10.2024 - 05.2025
Social media volunteer
Greenbelt Festival
08.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Pates Grammar School
03.2023 - 03.2023
A-Levels - Music, Geography, Psychology
Pates Grammar School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer Concert Steward
University of Birmingham