Music Technology Staff

 

LECTURER IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Tim Haigh
Cert Ed

Tim Haigh

Tim qualified with distinction after completing an apprenticeship in piano technology and stringed instrument design. A special interest in synthesizers led him to becoming a synthesizer/sampler demonstrator and programmer for various companies including Ensoniq (GB) synthesizers and Hohner UK, (Kawai synthesizers division) demonstrating at numerous trade shows including the British Music Fair and MIDI ’95 @ Olympia. He has composed for professional videos, computer games and recently two professional theatre productions. He has been gigging in professional bands for over twenty years, and is still active as a working keyboardist, currently playing, composing and programming for a busy local tribute band A Saucerful of Floyd.

COURSE LEADER: LEVEL 2 ROCKSCHOOL - PERFORMING MUSICIAN PATHWAY

Martin Jackson
BA (Hons), FdA, PGCE

Martin Jackson

Martin is an experienced musician, who has been in various gigging bands and has also performed at the Brixton Academy in London. Martin has accumated much recording studio experience, whether it be recording his band or taking on the producer's role himself. Martin is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter in the band "Heroes Of A Ghost Town". In his spare time, Martin is often behind the lens as a stills photographer.

COURSE LEADER: EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC (COMMERCIAL MUSIC)

Dan Merrill
BA (Hons)

Dan Merril

Dan Merrill is a composer and performer of electro-acoustic and experimental music, touring America and Europe with various ensembles. He releases solo CDs and albums with his main ensemble, The Dead Rat Orchestra, whose focus is the combining of folk, free improvisation and a DIY approach to technology. Dan is also the founder of the musical collective Mutebox for the promotion and furtherance of experimental musical activities in the Colchester area.  His technical expertise has involved found him working as a sound and lighting engineer for various national and international performance arts companies such as Isabelle Rocamora and The Pacitti Company. Dan began teaching at Colchester Institute in 2004 as lecturer in music technology, and now works both in Further and Higher Education. He is one half of the duo "Sons of Joy" with fellow course leader Matt Simpkins.

COURSE LEADER: EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Rhett Moir
BA (Hons), PGCE

Rhett Moir

Rhett is a graduate of Colchester Institute. He is also a producer working with both signed and unsigned acts from various genres. His main interests include MIDI sequencing and remixing. He teaches on a wide range of music and music technology courses at Colchester Institute. Rhett is the centre's TEL PDA, advising staff how they can develop their teaching with Technology Enhanced Learning. 

 

LECTURER IN MUSIC AND TECHNICAL THEATRE

Gareth Patch
BA (Hons), FdA, PGCE

 

Gareth Patch

Gareth has been a musician and singer for twenty years, performing and recording in various bands and ensembles in venues in the USA and around the UK, including The Borderline, The Dublin Castle and Latitude Festival.  Since graduating from Colchester Institute, music has become a full-time concern. Current projects include playing bass guitar in the original rock band Blacktop Harrison, keyboards and samples in These Are End Times and guitars in Beanstalk.  Additionally, Gareth's freelance work includes live and studio sound engineering, composition for media work and various collaborations with local singer-songwriters.

COURSE LEADER: EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Aodhán Phipps
BA (Hons), PGCE

COURSE LEADER: BA(HONS) FILM MUSIC AND SOUNDTRACK PRODUCTION/LECTURER IN MUSIC

Mark Roberts
MA, BMus (Hons), Cert Ed, Dip ABRSM

Mark is a graduate of Goldsmiths College London. Mark’s experience comes from both record production/engineering and performance side of music being an active musician involved in performance of orchestral, jazz and popular music. In addition to leading the new degree in Film Music and Soundtrack Production, Mark lectures in music history, musicianship and practical studies.

COURSE LEADER: LEVEL 2 ROCKSCHOOL CREATIVE MUSIC PRODUCER

Craig Sullivan
BA(Hons), FDA, PGCE

 

CURRICULUM MANAGER: OPERATIONS AND PROJECTS

 

Phil Toms
MSc, BA (Hons), ALCM, QTS

Phil Toms

Phil Toms is an active musician in the area, specialising in double bass, piano and keyboards. His musical interests bridge the gap between classical, jazz, film music, music theatre and popular music. Phil has a strong background in music technology and, having spent the past ten years teaching in primary and secondary schools, he is currently lecturing on music in education and musical theatre. He is developing community outreach projects and keeps the mechanics of the centre running, such as the bookings diary, course timetables and facilities. In 2004 Phil was awarded the Leader of the Year Award for Outstanding Service to Youth by the Jack Petchey Foundation.  He enjoys spending time at Longleat House, near Bath, where he is often found at the piano.

 
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