About
Peter Meechan is one of the leading compositional talents of his generation writing
for brass and wind. His sound world is infused with influences from many
different and varied sources to that of his predecessors, including the music of
Miles Davis and Pink Floyd, as well as that of Stravinsky and Messiaen.
Born in
Nuneaton, England, Peter began his composition studies at the North Warwickshire
College, under Simon Hall and Ben Markland. In 1998, he accepted a place at the
Royal Northern College of Music, studying composition with Anthony Gilbert, Elena
Firsova, David Horne and Adam Gorb. Following his undergraduate studies at the RNCM
Peter was appointed as the first ever 'Young Composer in Association' with
the prestigious Black Dyke Band, and later served as 'Composer in Residence' between 2006-2007.
His output for brass and wind has received worldwide acclaim, with performances from many
of Europe's leading ensembles, conductors, and soloists. These include: Steve Mead, Bramwell
Tovey, Mark Scatterday, David Childs, David Thornton, James Gourlay, Clark Rundell,
Andy Scott, Rob Buckland, Jacques Mauger, Tormod Flaten, Bones Apart Trombone Quartet, Black Dyke Band,
Birmingham Symphonic Winds, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Coldstream Guards and the RNCM Wind Orchestra.
He has had works featured on over ten CD's.
In February 2002, Peter's composition 'Revamp', was featured alongside the music of McCabe and Gregson
in 'The Gregson Connection' - a mini festival dedicated to the music of RNCM Principle, Edward Gregson.
Whilst in November 2003, Peter's music for Euphonium was showcased in 'Brilliant Minds', a concert
at the RNCM International Tuba and Euphonium Festival.
His music for brass bands has been used in contests in across the globe, including the National Finals
of Belgium and Australia. Whilst his music for winds has been featured at festivals throughout Europe
and North America, including the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and at the BASBWE International Wind Festival.
Peter has continued his academic career, recently receiving a Distinction following his Masters studies at
the University of Salford. He is currently studying towards a PhD at the University of Salford with Prof. Peter Graham and Joe Duddell.
Peter's music has received many performances, as well as radio and television broadcasts, across the globe. Whilst still in the early
stages of his career, Peter has established himself as one of his generations' leading composers writing for brass and wind.
For more information about Peter Meechan, please visit his website - www.petemeechan.com
