The Glitter Bug Band and their Musical Adventures
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childrens audio book written and composed by Samantha Atkinson as part of her final major project at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Compositions
Ocean of Gold
2020
for Soprano Saxophone & Hang Drum
WINNER of the Young Creative Awards 2021 composition category
“Samantha’s thoughtful, melodic composition, “Ocean of Gold” , for saxophone and hang drum, is full of Celtic charm, varied sounds and ingenuity. Harmonic polyrhythms work intricately together to build a very atmospheric, elegantly building piece, producing a flowing and calming effect. A very creative piece of work” – YCA Judges
Conventionally Unconventional
2018
for String Quartet or Saxophone Quartet
Written for and recorded by the villiers string Quartet
An exploration of extended percussive techniques for stringed instruments.
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Progressive Thoughts
2019
a synth based Audio Creation
This piece was created from nothing, it is an expanding musical atmosphere, with influences from crime and mystery drama TV serieses sych as Silent Witness, and Sherlock Holmes.
Forget-Me-Nots and Dragonflies
2022
Folk song for voice & Guitar
A song about redescovering the magic of childhood that gets lost by growing up.
Folk songs
Legacy
2022
Written for Underway folk band
A nostalgic ambition to keep the legacy of past family alive for future generations
Person of Opinions
2023
Written for Underway folk band
The phrase girls should be seen and not heard is utter nonsence! This song is fast and fun and explores identity as a woman in these modern times.