John Reeman - Submitted 2005
John Reeman was born in 1946 and after following a variety of occupations, including six years as a member of a professional cabaret vocal act, entered Hull University as a mature student to study composition and the flute. He was awarded the annual music prize, an Honours degree and later a Master's degree in composition. He currently lives in St. Annes on Sea with his wife and son.
Although his music encompasses many contemporary techniques, his compositions are characteristically accessible, dramatic and lyrical. His music is regularly performed throughout the United Kingdom and in venues abroad including Australia, America, Germany, Hungary, Japan Sweden and Denmark.
A number of his works have been published by Universal Edition, Novello, Stainer and Bell, Studio Music, Kevin Mayhew and Spartan Press.