On this page, Claire introduces herself in her own words, and shares links to her music, her website, and her social media platforms. We warmly invite programmers and commissioners to take a closer look at Claire's work, and please be in touch with us if you would like to connect with her.

About Claire

'I’m a British composer whose work spans contemporary classical, jazz and improvised music. I find that my music is concerned primarily with emotional connectivity and storytelling, with a strong sense of narrative and 'journeying' in the way I write. I’m often inspired by literature, photography and historical human stories. Having started composing initially within the jazz world, I love composing orchestral music with a strong sense of harmony, and particularly enjoy exploring irregular ‘grooves’ within classical works.

I have been very lucky to collaborate with many wonderful ensembles including the Philharmonia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, The Carice Singers and The Marian Consort, as well as brass bands including Fodens Band and Fairey Band. I’ve also had music performed in festivals including the LunART Festival in Madison, Wisconsin and Three Choirs Festival. I also lead a contemporary jazz group, ‘Ensemble C’, with whom I have recorded two albums.'

Highlights

• In May 2026, Claire’s work Cold Earth was performed at the Royal Festival Hall by an ensemble of Philharmonia Orchestra musicians, as part of the Philharmonia Composer Academy.
• In January 2026 The Green Chapel, commissioned by the RNCM International Brass Festival, received its premiere at the Royal Northern College of Music, performed by Bones Apart trombone quartet and Fodens Band. 
• Claire’s first piece for symphony orchestra, Agita, was selected for the 2025 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute at Princeton University, and performed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
• Claire’s second album with her contemporary jazz group 'Ensemble C', Every Journey, was released in March 2025 on the New York-based Adhyâropa record label to widespread critical acclaim. It was described as a 'tremendous realization of her vision' (Ron Schepper, Textura), and was selected on a number of 'Best of 2025' releases, including All About Jazz, BeatCaffeine, Goldmine Magazine, Textura, and San Francisco Jazz. Claire received an Arts Council 'Developing Your Creative Practice' grant to develop this music for 11-piece ensemble.

Video clip courtesy of World of Brass. To watch the full video via World of Brass WOB Play, click here.

Find out more

If you are interested in finding out more about Claire, hearing and and keeping up to date with her work, take a look at her website and social media below:

• Website
• YouTube
• Soundcloud

The RPS Composers programme could not happen without the support of RPS Members, PRS Foundation Talent Development Network supported by PPL, Delius Trust, Fidelio Charitable Trust, Garrick Charitable Trust, Idlewild Trust, John Ellerman Foundation, Marchus Trust, Presteigne Festival, RPS Susan Bradshaw Composers' Fund, Vaughan Williams Foundation, WildKat, and several anonymous donors.