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JUDITH BINGHAM OBE
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COMPOSER
“Since its inception, JAM has fostered the most positive and supportive view of new music."
"So many composers, including myself, have had brilliant experiences with a wealth of the best musicians. Long may it prosper!"
About JAM
Sharing a passion for creativity in the arts.
We strive to support artists, audiences and wide community engagement in forward-thinking ways. Get to know our story.
25
Years
JAM has been commissioning and supporting the compositional landscape and arts in the UK.
45+
Commissions
15+ hours of music. From Bingham and Dove to Mealor, O’Regan and Turnage.
50+
Composer Videos
Video library of music and practical resources, free to access, with over 100,000 online views.
120
New Voices
JAM has premiered over 120+ works by early-career composers, shaping the future of British music.
Meet the team
Board of Trustees
Edward Armitage BEM | Chair
A classical recording engineer and founding force of JAM, leading commissions, concerts and collaborations across the UK.
Sarah Armitage
Brings major-brand marketing expertise to JAM, growing audiences, revenue and media partnerships since 2009.
Charles Cochrane
An international fine-art agent with legal expertise, connecting JAM to creative and cultural networks.
Timothy Jackson
Principal Horn of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and acclaimed composer, enriching JAM with deep musical insight.
Patricia Rolfe
Business leader and community advocate, guiding JAM with experience in governance, fundraising and public service.
Guiding JAM’s vision to empower the next generation.
What People Say
TARIK O'REGAN
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Composer
“JAM’s 25th anniversary is a remarkable milestone of championing new music and fostering artistic innovation."
"Having had the privilege of receiving a commission from
JAM, I have experienced firsthand their dedication to supporting composers and
expanding the choral and orchestral repertoire. Their work continues to inspire and
elevate both artists and audiences, and I look forward to seeing how they shape the
next 25 years of music making.”
SARAH MACDONALD
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Selwyn College, Cambridge
“For 25 years JAM has been at the forefront of promoting the works of young composers, many of whom are now household names."
"My involvement with JAM since the very beginning, has shaped the Selwyn Chapel Choir’s reputation, and indeed my career, in countless ways."
