Leo Chapman
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Leo Chapman

MusicianEast London, UK
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Leo Chapman
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Leo Chapman

MusicianEast London, UK
About me
I am an experienced musician and performer who has spent the past ten years honing my skills in performance, technical ability, and composition. As a Drama graduate, I have gained exceptional skills in performance and creative collaboration and wish to dedicate these skills towards more creative projects. With my background in sound operation, I have the technical skills necessary to accomplish musical tasks including live performance tech, recording, and audio editing. My style ranges from alternative folk and jazz to a fusion of experimental performance art practices reminiscent of John Cage, with the electronic influences of Alt-J and Brian Eno. I am eager to utilise my technical, musical and compositional skills and apply my resourceful creativity to challenging projects.
Projects
  • Music Laboratory
    Music LaboratoryIn this piece I explore methods of deconstructing instruments in order to disassemble the rigid structure of music itself. I am dismantling the traditional method of playing music by exploiting instruments as sound reservoirs. My piece is almost scientific in its process: my performance space is a laboratory, and my materials are test subjects. My piece strives to transcend the confines of traditional music study and performance. As the instruments are dissected, their identity in the ordinary m
  • Queen Mary A Cappella - Breezeblocks (2021)
    Queen Mary A Cappella - Breezeblocks (2021)Arranged, taught and edited by myself, this cover of Breezeblocks by Alt-J was completed during the Covid-19 lockdown, when we had to move our singing group online. During my time managing Queen Mary A Cappella, I created this virtual choir video as a way for us to be able to sing together during those difficult times.
Work history
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    Lighting and Sound OperatorNimax Theatres
    4 Soho Pl, Charing Cross Rd, London W1D 3BG, UKFull Time
Skills
  • Sound Design
  • Sound Production
  • Music Arrangements
  • Music Performance
  • Sound Recording
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Queen Mary University of London
     - London, United Kingdom
    Achieved First Class Honours in Drama (BA)
Awards
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    Catherine Silverstone Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementQueen Mary University of London
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    Grade 8 PianoABRSM