Will Parker Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Music assistant to Alex Lacamoire, Justin Paul and Benj Pasek alongside the wonderful Jen Green!

UNIVERSITY OF READING (2022)- Produced a rearrangement of Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Messa Di Gloria’ to include Euphonium, Tenor Horn, Bass Clarinet and Additional Percussion.

United Kingdom

I have worked with internationally renowned ensembles, organisations and musicians from around the world including The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (2020), The Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra (2022), Psappha Ensemble (2023), The Royal College of Art (2023), The Young People's Puppet Theatre (2022), Red Note Ensemble (2019), Hebrides Ensemble (2019), Hill Quartet (2022) and Academy Manson Ensemble (2022).

I have a wealth of experience as a music copyist and have worked and prepared music for organisations such BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (Gareth Williams, 2020).

Susie Sainsbury Theatre, London

• My largest musical theatre production at the Royal Academy of Music, involving over 60 people. 2 musical directors, 14 actors, 4 composers, 5 orchestrators and a 35-piece orchestra.• 90-minute production• Combined musical theatre and classical voices, including special guest Amy Di Bartolomeo (formerly Catherine of Aragon in 'SIX!' 2021-22).• Showcased brand new musical theatre writing alongside existing showcase classics - including 'Somewhere In The Dough' from The Great British Bake Off The Musical - for which I interacted with Mark Goucher Productions in order to perform before it opens in the Noel Coward on the West End.• Auditioned and selected the actors, decided upon and ordered the programme, commissioned new orchestrations from a five-person orchestration team, orchestrated five numbers, commissioned four new songs (including from myself), designed and created the lighting cue sheet, fixed the 35-piece orchestra (including two professionals and Joe Atkins, musical director at Shakespeare’s Globe), arranged and managed band and sitzprobe rehearsals, produced the publicity documents including posters and social media posts, arranged travel for musicians (double bass and percussion).CAST/CREATIVE TEAM:Musical Directors: Joseph Atkins. Charlotte CorderoyActors: Rose Galbraith, Nathan Wafflart, Anna Patterson, Shona Masson, Amy Di Bartolomeo, Jordan Stam, Abi Hudson, Ari Ólafsson, Connor Wood, Hannah Walker, Patrick D'Arcy, Tilly Goodwin, Thomas O'KellyComposers: Will Parker, Lya Luca, Pippa Cleary, Rudy Percival, Gary CarpenterOrchestrators: Will Parker, Richard Prohm, Rudy Percival, George Parris, Declan Molloy

London, England, United Kingdom

SIX The Musical on the West End, Mischief Theatre's Peter Pan Goes Wrong on UK Tour and MIND MANGLER: Member of The Tragic Circle (West End).

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

- Creation of promotional content including production trailers, social media content and programmes.- I created the Waterperry Opera Festival TikTok account and produced its first content.

Lichfield, England, United Kingdom

- Venue manager of multiple venues including Lichfield Cathedral throughout the festival.- Assistant to Artistic Director, Damien Thantrey and Festival Producer, Joshua Clayton.

London, England, United Kingdom

Phoenix Arts Club, London

A two-act cabaret 4 actors with piano MDThe work of seven young London-based musical theatre composers paired with classic cabaret solos, duets and ensemble numbers.Composers: Will Parker, Lucy Armstrong, Sam Woof, Lya Luca, Rudy Percival, Ed Zanders, Filip Holacky,

London, England, United Kingdom

East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Role included concert and artist management from financials to marketing through very practical means, helping with the running The Cumnock Tryst festival throughout October and then after that, The Cumnock Tryst Music Club. During my time at the Tryst, I worked closely with world-renowned Scottish composer James MacMillan, composer Jennifer Martin amongst many others and gained effective music management skills applicable to a wide array of different music management contexts.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Producing various blogs, interviews and reviews with Scottish Opera published on the Opera Guide Scotland website, founded by myself, with encouragement and guidance from the Scottish Opera press/marketing office. The main purpose of the site is to encourage more young people and Scotland-based students to explore and attend Scottish Opera performances, specifically targeting Under 26’s through their £10 tickets initiative.

London, England, United Kingdom

A student-led Glasgow-based contemporary music ensemble, performing a variety of new works written by current students and alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Promoting events and talks covering topics such as PRS, Finance, Self-Promotion and Effective Communication to conservatoire students in a short, temporary paid role. Role included Instagram lives/posts and takeovers, managing events and interviewing speakers and students about their experiences at the events.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Music Composition

Activities and Societies: Produced two musical theatre shows: A Little New Music (Phoenix Arts Club, 2022) & Something's Coming (Susie.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Composition, 1St Class Honours W/. Endorsement In Music Business

Activities and Societies: • Founded, produced, edited and starred-in a new YouTube Channel which produced video essays on various musical.