Lisa Mears

Lisa enjoys composing for a wide variety of choirs, instrumentalists and ensembles. Some of Lisa's compositions have been performed by the following: BBC NOW, PM Ensemble, Kokoro Ensemble, Ariosa Singers and soloists, Hannah Stone (former Royal Harpist), Gary Griffiths (Baritone), Celine Forrest (Soprano - Wales representative in Cardiff Singer of the World 2015), Carrie Thompson (Soprano), Sylvia Strand (Soprano), Lower Machen Festival, Swansea Philharmonic Choir, Soloists from Welsh National Opera, Huw Tregelles Williams OBE (Organist), Amici Chamber Choir Wales and some of Lisa's works have been broadcast on BBC Radio Devon and Soundart Radio. Now working primarily as a composer, following a worldwide selection process, Lisa was successful in gaining a place on the Professional Development Programme with Noel Music Management, London in 2016. In addition to composing, Lisa is also active as an accompanist, specialising with singers. From 2006-2014 Lisa was Accompanist and Lecturer in Music Performance at Gower College Swansea, working with advanced singers and instrumentalists from Grade 5 to Licentiate Diploma Level. Lisa is also the founder of Academia Musicale, an online learning platform for Music students, hobbyists and enthusiasts and is a member of Composers of Wales, the Musicians Union and a Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.