Composer
'Ian Higginson is a composer not afraid to write a simple unaffected melody that choirs will find rewarding to sing.” John Rutter – Composer “I’ve been performing Ian Higginson’s wonderful Christmas arrangements for a few years now, and I find them universally popular with choirs, orchestral players and audiences alike”. Mark Lee Director of Music – Bristol Cathedral "Ian Higginson is a composer with a refreshingly approachable style which encompasses both rhythmic vitality and memorable melodic writing; above all, he is one of the few of his generation still unafraid of writing a good tune!". Ian Tracey Organist, The City of Liverpool, Organist Titulaire, Liverpool Cathedral, Chorusmaster, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, Professor, Fellow & Organist, Liverpool John Moores University ________________________ Ian writes in a variety of styles, but always to please the performers and listeners alike. Many of Ian’s compositions and arrangements have won critical acclaim both side of the Atlantic and have been published in either the UK or US by: Animus Publishing UK Boosey & Hawkes UK Cathedral Music UK St. James Music Press USA Parish Publications UK Ian composes choral, organ, orchestral, instrumental music, plus works music for voice & piano. |
Several of Ian's compositions for voice and piano have been selected as set works for various external examination board syllabuses such as: ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall & National College of Music, (all at varying grades and levels of diplomas).
Several pieces have also been selected as set pieces for competitive music festivals around the country. In addition, Ian is often commissioned to compose music for both professional and amateur organisations in the UK and America and his music has been performed by notable professional organisations such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra, City of Glasgow Chorus, Bristol Cathedral Concert Choir and also the CBSO Chorus & Orchestra. Ian’s compositions range from large scale choral works, (including several Masses, often scored for SATB choirs and soloists with either organ, piano or orchestral accompaniment), to shorter works including many songs, choral anthems, motets, service music, in addition to a wealth of music for Christmas, which can often be heard in carol concerts. Ian has also turned his hand to writing a work entitled ‘Shades of Jazz’, which is essentially a Latin Mass which is scored for SATB and Youth choir SA piano, string bass, drum kit and solo violin. Ian holds a Doctor of Music degree, plus several Fellowship diplomas in composition. If you would like further information regarding the cost of commissioning a piece of music, please e-mail Ian in the first instance, who will be happy to discuss your requirements / ideas. If you would like to view the first page of any if Ian's titles that that are published by Parish Publications, please visit RSCM Shop website: https://www.rscmshop.com/ |