Roger May
Roger won the 2006 National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain Composition Competition with Introduction & Riffs, a work that epitomises his vivacious rhythmical style and rich, jazz-inspired harmonies.
Whilst studying for an MMus in composing for film from the London College of Music and Media, he won the Wilfred Josephs prize for his orchestral epic, Bariolage. He has also been the recipient of the Aldworth Philharmonic's Young Composer Award, was a featured composer at the BASBWE conference, and composed the score to Time with Nyenne, winner of the Narcisse Award at the Neuchatel International Fantasy Film Festival.
He currently divides his time working in concert and media music as a composer, arranger and conductor.
Introduction & Riffs is a vibrant, energetic work with a showcase central fugue and is available from Saxtet in a standard ensemble version. It was first performed at the World Saxophone Congress in Slovenia in 2006 and has subsequently been performed in such places as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and St John's Smith Square.
Visit the composer's site: www.rogermay.co.uk.
Works on SXP
Roger's compositions and arrangements available on SXP include:
- Introduction & Riffs
saxophone ensemble edition
