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Career talk with Julian Nott: Writing music for film and TV

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Thursday 28 May 2026, 3-4pm
Cinema, Schwarzman Centre

Free entry, no registration required

julian nott

After studying Music and Politics and Economics at Oxford, Julian Nott began his career in management consultancy before training at the National Film and Television School. He has since built an extensive career in film and television composition, providing music for classic productions like Wallace and Gromit and Peppa Pig. In addition to amination, he has also covered feature films, television drama and commercials.

In this talk, Julian reflects on how to write successful film and TV music and find opportunities for scoring work. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.

Welcome Joy + A Ceremony of Carols

26 November 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Corvus Consort's upper voices join with harpist Louise Thomson to present a festive concert, featuring music celebrating women's voices from their acclaimed album 'Welcome Joy' alongside Benjamin Britten's iconic Ceremony of Carols.

Oxford University Jazz Scheme: Autumn Concert with Liselotte Östblom

26 November 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Swing tunes, soulful ballads and synth-laden new compositions will feature, journeying from the works of jazz great Oliver Nelson and his seminal album, Blues and the Abstract Truth, to music from Liselotte’s expansive record, A Paintbrush Unfold and more.

Graduate Open Day

27 November 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Join our virtual Graduate Open Day to learn more about our postgraduate programmes, meet academics and current students, and ask questions about studying with us.

Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

27 November 2026, 1:15pm to 2:00pm

Horn and brass masterclass with Professor Beth Randell

2 December 2026, 2:00pm to 4:45pm
A masterclass with guest visiting artist Beth Randell, Deputy Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion (Brass) at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Horn Tutor for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

Masters Composers and Performers Concert

2 December 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A celebration of collaboration - join us for this special event in which our students completing a Master's degree in Composition write music for their peers completing the same course in Performance.