Joanna Gill Joanna Gill London Joanna, originally from Perth, Scotland, is a classically trained composer having studied composition with Royal composer Paul Mealor at the University of Aberdeen. Her passion for music and media then brought her to London where she undertook a masters in composing music for film and television. Although writing in a variety of styles, Joanna finds choral music the most pleasing and natural area of music in which to compose. In 2015 Joanna was commissioned to write a choral piece for Hampton Court Palace’s 500 year celebration. Her music has also been performed across Scotland and England and in many great London venues including: St John's Smith Square, All Souls Church, St. Martin in the Fields, Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall. As a lover of theatre, Joanna performed and composed some violin parts for a new Shakespeare play 'What she will' which, upon its success in London won the chance to perform in Stratford Upon Avon as part of the Royal Sheakespeare Company Competition. She still plays fiddle regularly with her Scottish ceilidh band performing at weddings around the UK. Joanna has performed violin in front of the Queen and Prince Charles and has sung in many aspiring venues including; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Barbican, Studio 1 - Abbey Road Studios and London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. She is looking forward to singing in two of this years BBC Proms; first alongside the BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and secondly with the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Simon Rattle. Currently singing with the London Symphony Chorus under conductor Simon Halsey, Joanna was delighted they premiered her latest Christmas Carol 'Look to the Stable' on Sunday 3 December at the Barbican with the London Symphony Orchestra Brass/Percussion. She has recently just had one of her choral pieces recorded for a new album featuring contemporary choral composers which will premiere and launch in August 2018 with Lumen Choir, London. Joanna also works as a confident Typesetter/Arranger and Music Publishing Editor. She works closely with Director of Music of the All Souls Orchestra and had one of her compositions performed with Joanne Lunn Soprano alongside a video celebrating Tearfund's 50th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall for Prom Praise 2018 on 5 May. Alongside her many passions, including TV Broadcasting she loves music script reading for live music events including Prom Praise at the Royal Albert Hall. Her Inspiration for music is summed up by a quote from Bernstein when he said: "There is no aspect of music which doesn't intrigue me and claim me 100%, whether it's performing it or talking about it or writing it." (Bernstein) Joanna Gill’s tracks The Lord’s Blessing by Joanna Gill published on 2019/05/17 12:54:26 +0000 Drop Down Ye Heavens - HTB Chamber Choir by Joanna Gill published on 2018/12/18 18:10:02 +0000 Immortal Peace - Cappella Nova Competition Winner by Joanna Gill published on 2018/12/14 10:37:23 +0000 Look To The Stable - London Symphony Chorus/Orchestra by Joanna Gill published on 2018/01/12 14:45:56 +0000 I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Joanna Gill published on 2015/12/11 16:02:01 +0000 Eternal Love Doth Never Fade - Hampton Court Palace by Joanna Gill published on 2015/12/04 17:15:38 +0000 Evening Snow - St. Andrews University Choir by Joanna Gill published on 2014/04/27 20:34:19 +0000 Colourful Symmetry by Joanna Gill published on 2013/08/21 18:24:20 +0000 Wedding arrangement of the snowman by Joanna Gill published on 2013/03/06 20:21:58 +0000 Unfailing Love by Joanna Gill published on 2012/02/23 14:04:00 +0000
Immortal Peace - Cappella Nova Competition Winner by Joanna Gill published on 2018/12/14 10:37:23 +0000
Look To The Stable - London Symphony Chorus/Orchestra by Joanna Gill published on 2018/01/12 14:45:56 +0000
Eternal Love Doth Never Fade - Hampton Court Palace by Joanna Gill published on 2015/12/04 17:15:38 +0000
