Charlotte Baskerville

Charlotte Baskerville is a postgraduate researcher at the University of York (School of Arts and Creative Technologies) and Head of Choral Music at Warwick School. Her PhD research explores placemaking through composition, focusing on community engagement and shared musical identity. She holds a BA from Christ’s College, Cambridge (2015) and a master’s thesis on music cognition under Prof. Ian Cross. Her work bridges composition, choral performance, and community projects with groups like dementia care groups and schools. A prize-winning clarinetist and choral scholar, she actively performs with choirs in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury.

Her research interests center on creative placemaking via collaborative composition processes, leveraging local musical heritage to foster community identity. Her compositional output spans liturgical works, seasonal carols, and secular choral pieces, emphasizing accessibility and communal participation. Recent publications reflect her dual focus on sacred music traditions and innovative community-driven projects.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, Christ’s College, Cambridge (2015)
  • Master’s thesis on music cognition under Prof. Ian Cross
  • Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholar, University of York
• Awards:
  • Christ’s College Charles Blackham Memorial Recital Competition (2016)
• Professional Roles:
  • Head of Choral Music at Warwick School
  • Clarinetist with multiple ensembles
  • Active choral singer in multiple locations

Her compositional output emphasizes collaborative creation with communities, particularly through workshops and participatory performances. Current projects involve primary/secondary schools, professional choirs, and dementia groups, aiming to strengthen communal bonds through shared musical experiences.