Luke Lewis

Dr. Luke Lewis is a multifaceted academic and musician affiliated with the University of Oxford. He holds roles as Departmental Lecturer in Music at the Faculty of Music, Stipendiary Lecturer at New College, and College Lecturer at St. John's College. His research and teaching focus on composition, pop/jazz styles, orchestration, and music analysis.

• Education:
• Bachelor's from University of Salford
• Masters and AHRC-funded PhD from University of Oxford (supervised by Robert Saxton and Jonathan Cross)
• Additional studies with Hans Abrahamsen at the Royal Danish Academy of Music

His creative work spans orchestral compositions, chamber music, and collaborations with ensembles like the London Sinfonietta and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Notable pieces include Over Us the Shifting Rafters and Gardening Tips for String Quartet & Electronics. Lewis also arranges music for pop artists such as Gaz Coombes and Katie Melua.

Upcoming projects include a work for Ensemble Renard (2024-25). His scholarly article on Steve Martland’s Glad Day is forthcoming in 2024.

Lewis teaches composition and analysis, emphasizing stylistic techniques across genres. He actively collaborates with international ensembles and maintains a dynamic creative practice bridging classical and contemporary music.