​​​I'm a classically trained composer based in London. I write concert music & music for film & media.

I can orchestrate & arrange music for a wide variety of ensembles.  

I'm passionate about making music that has beauty & meaning.  All the work I do is done from a

place of curiosity & openness.

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New Music is being released in Spring. These are small scale digital pieces blending field recordings & music.

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My most recent orchestral release 'The Turning' came out in October 2025.

I started work on The Turning in November 2024. It grew out of disquiet around the U.S. election & a broader sense that

democracies were under increasing strain. The idea that what was once one way 'turned' to be another way.

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Listen to The Turning on all major streaming platforms

 

https://Modernclassicalx.lnk.to/TheTurningAPieceForOrchestra

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Here is the link to Spotify & my recent releases: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66VibuLcscgwpa1WnThdCh?si=zR8AU4sWRlOw3AAQlgrTeA.  Search for Sarah Blair on all major music streaming services to find my work.

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'Irisdescence' a piece I wrote for String Orchestra had an honorary mention (runner up) in the Skallsjo Sommarorkester

Composition Competition. December 2024.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDHPdoxAQ-c/?img_index=3&igsh=MXNsdXJwZTRoN2cybQ==

 

My personal composition spans large orchestral works to small scale personal digital projects.  I'm currently working on a set of digital pieces which will be released in Spring.

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When collaborating or working on music for others everything begins with communication & connection.

There are so many possibilities.  Tuning into what is needed, listening & sharing a variety of options is how I go about this. 

 

'Uncovered Paths' (piano pieces) have had performances in Berlin in 2024 by

Fidan Aghayeva-Edler & in Italy by Fabio Afrune in 2025. 

Canadian choreographer Virginia Duivenvoorden approached me to score her contemporary dance film 'Kite' in October 2023 which  won best dance film in Canada (2024).

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In November 2024 I released 'Long Wave': https://open.spotify.com/album/5W21CAhyZ8k77hBuDGajHg?si=0QVtQTlSSfeRdeM1fmQEgw

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'The Photographs' was released in April 2024 - an orchestral E.P. inspired by the photographs of Henri Prestes.

In 2024 I was commissioned to write a choral work by Professor James Knox. I wrote 'Murmuration' for 

his choir Cascade Chorale in Oregon, U.S. which was performed on 9th & 10th March 2024.

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'Deep Blue' a piece I wrote for Morley College Jazz Orchestra which was performed September 2022. 

I studied counterpoint in 2023 & like to keep some technical study on the go. I'm currently returning to orchestration study.

After a year of folk guitar, I'm now in Ceilidh Band Class.
For a number of years I gigged with my band The Fruitful Earth & released 2 studio albums (Mojo 4 stars, The Observer, Q,) & toured London & the UK.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1H3h1S5edfu2n2l9V7Yzcd?si=fCZS88tOQZq_of26I5HixA.

I'm very much at home writing songs with a band, in a studio.

 

'The Photographs' EP is available on all digital platforms.

 https://Modernclassicalx.lnk.to/ThePhotographs3OrchestralPiecesbySarahBlairInspiredbyHenriPrestesPhotographs  

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To listen to the music whilst looking at each photo check out these Youtube videos:

Car Lights on a Misty Dark Road: https://youtu.be/gRsT8F2AU8M.

Woman Walking Towards Mill in Darkness: https://youtu.be/zQd4J2wF5WQ.

Deserted Bungalow in Shadow of Orange Light: https://youtu.be/Z11D3ltvnA4

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