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William Franden 2A Vale Parade, Kingston Vale, London, SW15 3PS
T: 07587284049, E: [email protected] Website: willfranden.com
PERSONAL PROFILE Innovative, enthusiastic and dedicated problem solver with a track record of successful performances across multiple genres and styles, awarded with a1st class Bachelor’s degree in Music, pursuing a career in Music Performance on electric and double bass. Competence in musical theatre with interests and experience lying across multiple genres. Excellent communication skills and ability to sight read, demonstrated through professional work experience. MUSIC EDUCATION Bachelor of Music with Honours: Music (First Class)
Kingston University, London, United Kingdom Sep 2010- Jun 2013 o Transferred to Kingston after 1 year of STUDY ABROAD
programme and then continued studying in the UK
University of Colorado, Denver, USA Aug 2009-Sep 2010
Modules (selected): Studio Musician, Music Performance, Revolutions in Music History, Individual Project, Creative Music Technologies, Music in Context, Sound and Image
Private instrumental lessons studying under Dave Swift (Jool’s Holland), David Osbon (PhD), Meredith White and Dave Jones (head of jazz Richmond College)
High School Diploma (General Average 90%) Aug 2005-May 2009
Arapahoe High School, Denver CO MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Into The Woods - Nov 2014 - Youth Action Theatre Company
Honk - Oct 2014 - Zodiac Theatre Company
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice - Sep 2014 - Kingston Vale Operatic and Dramatics Society
Dazzle - Jul 2014 - Richmond Theatre Company
Grease - May 2014 - Kingston Vale Theatre Group
La Cage Aux Folles - Oct 2013 - BROS Theatre Company
Encore - 70 Year Anniversary - Dec 2013 - Kingston Vale Theatre Group
Pajama Games - Nov 2013 - Barnes Community Players
Spring Awakening - May 2012 - Youth Action Theatre Company
- This also won 'Best Musical Production' in Richmond’s Swan Awards.
War of the Worlds - Dec 2012 - Kingston University
William Franden 2A Vale Parade, Kingston Vale, London, SW15 3PS
T: 07587284049, E: [email protected] Website: willfranden.com
FURTHER PROJECTS AND PERFORMANCES
Dep for Big Band - Dep bassist for many big bands in the Greater London area including the City Lit Big Band, BJO Big Band and Morley College Big Band.
Recording Artist on Sky News - Commissioned by Sky News to compose, perform and interview as part of a story in November 2014 alongside singer/songwriter Eddy Smith. Live performance aired during primetime television.
Live Recording on BBC Introducing - Selected to perform 3 songs live with singer/songwriter Eddy Smith in October 2014.
Recording artist on bass guitar - For artists Jack Grace, Eddy Smith, Natalie Oliveri and more. Discography includes performances on electric and double bass spanning over 8 albums, 15 singles across multiple genres.
Bodies in Motion - Band managed and performed as part of an 8-piece band for the planning, developing and evaluating stages of a multi-media performance. Responsible for the band members' attendance at rehearsals along with their provision of instrumentation, equipment, rehearsal space and payment.
Final performances - Organised, managed and performed as part of numerous final performances degree projects. Roles included organising rehearsals, supplying artistic direction and performing as part of 10+ performances and over 15 hours of performance back to back.
Statewide Jazz Championships - In high school career I have undertaken many performances including statewide jazz competitions receiving two top ten awards as well as a third place award in 2006.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Sight reading
Electric and double bass (and corresponding equipment)
Sibelius Notation Software 6
Intermediate on Logic 9 ACTIVITIES
Live performing experience includes musicals, gigs and multi-media performances ranging in various genres including jazz, latin rock, pop, funk and more. Performances include in-studio experience and live performances as part of musicals, big-bands and multi-media productions in venues such as the 02 Academy, Richmond and Rose Theatre, The Bedford and more. Performed in the US, UK, France and Germany.