University of Glamorgan

Mr Robert Smith

Senior Lecturer in Music
Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries

Tel 01443 668623
Room: CA406

Qualifications

M.Mus (Wales) B.A. Hons (Nottm) FHEA

About

Rob Smith is a composer, performer and improviser. He has composed scores for films, television and theatre. He also composes and performs jazz, and runs a community big band Wonderbrass.

Main teaching areas:

Popular music
Analysis
Composition
Research
Film music

Research

Research interests:

Improvisation, composing for film and radio

Current research activity:

Improvisation

• Selected publications: Machine 2005, Delete Memory 2002, (both HQRecordings)
• 'I Thought I Heard Buddy Boldemn Shout’ BBC Radio3 Feb 2006
• Radio Tesla (Star Radio 2005) www.starradio.org.uk
• Improvisation Continuums organising committe. Also presented paper and special composition and performance

Professional Memberships

Musicians’ Union, PRS, MCPS

Consultancy

Jed Williams Memorial Jazz Days Organising Committee 2007