Finn Heathfield
Finn Heathfield is a Composer, Sound Designer, and Bassoonist currently studying composition at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Their work spans multiple disciplines including writing for theatre, orchestral and chamber music, multichannel electroacoustic music, mixed media performances and interactive sound art installations. Their main focus is work that invite audiences in to partake in the compositional process.
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Experience
August 2022 - PRESENT
Freelance
Composer and Sound Designer
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Work with various clients to deliver high quality compositions for theatre, concert, and media.
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Developed interactive sound installations for concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
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Music preparation, transposition, and arrangments.
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Multiple UK and EU tours as Sound and Video Technician.
September 2022 - PRESENT
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Front of House Staff
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Workin across departments as an Usher, Box Office staff, and Duty Manager
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Trained to a high level of customer service
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St. Johns Ambulance Emergency First Aid at Work Trained
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Proficient in Spectrix
July - Septmeber 2023
Suffolk Youth Orchestra
Pastoral Staff
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Worked as part of pastoral team working closely with Students and Staff on their summer course and tour of northern Spain.
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Coached woodwind and bassoon players throughout the course.
November 2017 - January 2022
Christ Church the Quinton
AV Engineer
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Operated and Coordinated AV for weekly services and special engagements both in person and online
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Led and trained a team of 5 volunteers to operate and maintain the system
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Redesigned and installed a new AV system to adapt to streaming live services / events
August 2025 - PRESENT
Cardiff Chamber Orchestra
Chair
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Developing policices and procedures
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Taking legal responsibility for the organisation
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Leading strategic decision making and everyday running of the orchestra
August 2023 - PRESENT
Englsh Symphony Orchestra
Pastoral Lead
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Led pastoral team for ESO youth orchestra
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Residential courses during summer and weekend courses throughout the year
Trustee
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Sit on the ESO Board of trusteed, ensuring financial and strategic viability to preserve the orchestra's long term success.
Concert Manager
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Organing and arranging ESO concerts and being responsible for delivery of events on the day
October, 2025
Composer
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
Dir. Joanna Bowman
Richard Burton Theatre (Cardiff)
July, 2025
Composer
QUIZ
by James Graham
Dir. Tori Lyons
Sherman Theatre (Cardiff)
February, 2025
Composer
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
Dir. Jonathan Munby
Richard Burton Theatre (Cardiff)
October, 2024
Composer
Hedda Gabler
by Henrik Ibsen
Dir. Joanna Bowman
Caird Studio (Cardiff)
July, 2024
Sound Designer
Gang Bang
by Hughie Shepherd-Cross
Dir. Auguste Voulton
Kings Head Theatre (London), Barons Court Theatre (London), Pleasance (Edinburgh & London)
June, 2024
Composer
Couple Goals
by Rhiannon Boyle
Dir. Eva Sampson
Richard Burton Theatre (Cardiff), Young Vic (London)
May, 2024
Sound Technician
The Bag and The Crow
by Arwen Scott
Dir. Arwen Scott
Bute Theatre (Cardiff)
February, 2024
Assosiate Composer
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Dir. Jonathan Munby
Richard Burton Theatre (Cardiff)
October, 2023
Composer
Angels In America Part 1: Millenium Approaches
by Tony Kushner
Dir. Zoë Tempalman-Young
Bute Theatre (Cardiff)
July, 2023
Sound Technician
RINGER
by Hughie Shepherd-Cross
Prod. Freddie Robarts
Kings Head Theatre (London)
April, 2023
Sound Designer and Studio Engineer
The Lunch That Killed a Critic
by Hughie Shepherd-Cross
Prod. Felix von Stumm
Radio Play (Online)
Stage Credits
Education
2022 - 2026
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Studying BMus (Hons) in Music composition.
2015-2022
King Edwards VI Five Ways
4 A* at A-Level in Music, Design Engineering, Chemistry, and an EPQ in Music Production
Audinate
Dante Certification Level 1
Valid Sept 2024-2027
Audinate
Dante Certification Level 2
Valid Sept 2024-2027
St Johns Ambulance Cymru