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MUIR Samantha

MUIR Samantha

Works as composer: 8

Works as arranger: 3

Description

Samantha has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney majoring in English Literature, and is an Associate of the Royal College of Music, London. On graduating from the RCM in 1996 she was awarded the Madeline Walton Guitar Prize. As a classical guitarist she has taught and performed in Australia, Europe and the UK and currently teaches classical guitar and ukulele at Sherborne School in Dorset. A leading exponent of classical ukulele Samantha is dedicated to extending the classical ukulele repertoire through original compositions and arrangements. Her arrangements include works by Carulli, Sor, Carcassi, Giuliani, Tarrega and Bach. In 2015 Samantha was commissioned by Schott to arrange a book/CD of 35 Scottish Tunes for Ukulele. In 2016 she released her first solo ukulele CD, The Beauty of Uke: a compilation of her classical and campanella arrangements. Samantha has performed and given workshops at leading ukulele festivals and retreats across the UK, including GNUF, Uke East, BUG Day, the Highland Ukulele Gathering and the Halsway Manor Ukulele and Singing Weekend. Her research interests include ukulele history and the forerunners of the ukulele including the machete de braga and the rajão from Madeira. She has given lecture recitals at the International Guitar Research Centre, the University of Surrey and the Consortium for Guitar Research, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. She is a member of the Cohort for Guitar Research, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge and is currently doing a PhD at the University of Surrey entitled New Works for Classical Ukulele. www.samanthamuir.com www.iloveclassicalukulele.com

Works by this artist

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    From Renaissance to Late Classical Era - 22 pieces
    From Renaissance to Late Classical Era - 22 piecesVARIÉSEasy - Ukulele18.19$ | DZ 3776
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    Mercurius: Suite in 3 Movements
    Mercurius: Suite in 3 MovementsMUIR SamanthaIntermediate - Ukulele16.05$ | DZ 3741
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    A Conspiracy of Ravens
    A Conspiracy of RavensMUIR SamanthaIntermediate - Ukulele11.77$ | DZ 3520
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    The Classical Ukulele Method
    The Classical Ukulele MethodMUIR SamanthaEasy - Ukulele25.68$ | DZ 3420
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    12 Traditional Tunes for Fingerstyle Ukulele
    12 Traditional Tunes for Fingerstyle UkuleleVARIÉSEasy - Ukulele16.05$ | DZ 3375
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    The Falling Rain
    The Falling RainMUIR SamanthaAdvanced - Ukulele13.91$ | DZ 3288
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    100 Arpeggio Exercises for Ukulele
    100 Arpeggio Exercises for UkuleleMUIR SamanthaEasy - Ukulele23.54$ | DZ 3264
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    21 Studies for Ukulele
    21 Studies for UkuleleMUIR SamanthaEasy - Ukulele23.54$ | DZ 3173
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    12 Progressive Lessons from Op. 31
    12 Progressive Lessons from Op. 31SOR FernandoIntermediate - Ukulele16.05$ | DZ 3114
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    Theme & Variations on the Dowie Dens of Yarrow
    Theme & Variations on the Dowie Dens of YarrowMUIR SamanthaIntermediate - Ukulele10.70$ | DZ 3099
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    12 Progressive Studies for Ukulele
    12 Progressive Studies for UkuleleMUIR SamanthaEasy - Ukulele16.05$ | DZ 3086