My daughter, Lucy Hale, who has died aged 26, was a composer who worked to help young disabled musicians to write and perform music. Born in 1994, the gifted musician inspired fans of orchestral music with her captivating compositions as well as being a role model for others living with disability. This blog is where I write about my music, its influences, and the thought processes behind it. I love all things folk-lore, fantasy and feminist. We are very sorry to share the news that 26-year-old composer Lucy Hale has died. Lucy has also written music for film, which was commissioned for the opening celebrations for HOME, an arts hub in Manchester City Centre. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Lucy Hale is a composer based in Manchester, UK. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Royal Philharmonic Society Here at Sound and Music, we are greatly saddened to hear the news that 26-year old composer Lucy Hale has died. She has received commissions from Drake Music in partnership with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Open Youth Orchestra, Lasham Music Festival, Feelgood Theatre Productions and the Royal Northern College of Music. Listen to Lucy Hale (composer) | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. Manchester. Lucy joined the RNCM as an undergraduate student of Adam Gorb and David Horne in 2013, furthering her studies at postgraduate level with Emily Howard and Gary Carpenter and graduating with distinction in 2019. Lucy is currently in her first year of study for a Master of Music in Composition at the Royal Northern College of Music. I will give you an account with permissions to control the content on your composer and composition pages. ... Lucy Hale: Primary Artist, Composer : 2012 : Everywhere All the Time: Jackopierce: Associate Executive Producer : 2011 : A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song: Lucy Hale… The first commission ‘Compose’, in partnership with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, has been awarded to Lucy Hale. Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disability at a young age, Lucy had to use a wheelchair and often required … Originally from London, Hale attended the Royal College of Music Junior Department as a principal study composer between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. Last year, Lucy attained a place on the RPS Composers programme and – as the Rosie Johnson RPS / Wigmore Hall Apprentice Composer 2020-21 – she was set to write a new work for performance at the Wigmore later this year. It is with deep sadness that I report the untimely death of composer Lucy Hale, on Monday 11 January at the age of 26. I also spend a lot of time thinking (and sometimes talking) about disability, philosophy and politics. This blog is where I write about my music, its influences, and the thought processes behind it. She is also a trainee Associate Musician with Drake Music, working on the delivery of composition workshops with young disabled people in Liverpool. My daughter, Lucy Hale, who has died aged 26, was a composer who worked to help young disabled musicians to write and perform music. Lucy was such a kind person, very bright and with a dry sense of humour. Country-pop singer whose career got an early boost from television. Lucy Hale is a composer currently studying for a degree at the Royal Northern College of Music. British Composer Lucy Hale Before I learned of her death (from Covid-19 at the age of twenty-six) today, I had never heard of the very fine British composer Lucy Hale. To listen to my work head to http://www.soundcloud.com/lucyhalecomposer, and for my full biography see this site’s ‘About’ page. When you are (representing) a composer, and you are already listed on this site, then let me know. Born in 1994, Lucy Hale is a composer based in Manchester. To write music of this quality before the age of twenty-six is remarkable. Lucy Hale (born 1994, London) is a British composer of contemporary classical music. I love all things folk-lore, fantasy and feminist. She has also written music for dance and film and has had works recorded by Juice Vocal Ensemble and members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Lucy was brought up in South London, where she attended the Royal College of Music Junior Department as a principal study composer between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disability at a young age, Lucy had to use a wheelchair and often required ventilatory support. Lucy has had works performed in venues in London, Manchester and Liverpool amongst others, including at the 2018 DaDaFest International. 10 Tracks. Lucy Hale will lead the National Orchestra for All in the 2019-2020 season. Over the last five years Lucy became an integral part of the Drake Music family and the news of her death is just heart-breaking. Working with the National Orchestra for All (NOFA), Hale will create a new piece of music to be premiered at the season finale concert in April next year. I also spend a lot of time thinking (and sometimes talking) about disability, philosophy and politics. "You Sound Good to Me" is a song recorded by American country artist Lucy Hale. During her time with the ensemble, Lucy has been able to develop her composition skills and gained experience working with world-class musicians. It was written by Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, and Hillary Lindsey and was produced by Mike Daly.The song was released to digital retailers on January 7, 2014 by Hollywood Records and DMG Nashville, as the lead single from Hale's debut studio album Road Between (2014).. Manchester based composer with interests in literature, philosophy and politics, http://www.soundcloud.com/lucyhalecomposer, Disability simulations are problematic, but maybe art can achieve their aims better: writing ‘When we breathe’. LUCY HALE - YOU SOUND GOOD TO ME (You Sound Good to Me) Film Producer: Jeff Pantaleo Film Director: Phil Andelman Composer Lyricist: Luke Laird, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey© 2014 Hollywood Records, Inc. Lucy Hale - Composer. Lucy Hale: 4:25: Credits. The straight-to-video film A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song is the third in the A … I am a Manchester based composer. Her compositions have been played in public concerts in London and Manchester. 100 Followers. ( Log Out /  Lucy Hale was appointed BSO Resound’s Young Composer-in-Association in January 2018. It is with great sadness that we must share the news that 26-year-old Lucy Hale, National Orchestra for All ’s former Young Composer-in-Residence, has died. Orchestras for All has appointed Lucy Hale as its inaugural Young Composer-in-Residence for the 2019-2020 season.. Lucy, who’s studying for an MMus in Composition after completing undergraduate studies with us, will work with the 100 young members of the National Orchestra for All (NOFA) to create a brand new piece of music to be premiered at LSO St Luke’s in London on 9 April 2020. Change ), Manchester based composer with interests in literature, philosophy and politics, Disability simulations are problematic, but maybe art can achieve their aims better: writing ‘When we breathe’.