About
Hailed as a “tour de force of saxophone playing” and praised for “tone like that of a songbird”, British saxophonist Samuel Beddard is a versatile and knowledgeable performer, arranger, and educator. Drawing upon a wealth of practical and theoretical expertise, Samuel strives to express his unique passion for musical story-telling across both soloistic and collaborative settings.
Works
As an arranger, Samuel has written for international soloist Jess Gillam, conductor John Harle, the Guildhall Saxophone Ensemble, Trinity Laban Saxophone Choir, Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra, Benslow Saxophone Course, the Bauhaus Band, and the Leicestershire Schools Music Service. His works have been performed across the UK at prestigious venues including Ely Cathedral, Milton Court Concert Hall and the Royal Naval Chapel. Beginning in 2026, Samuel has begun working as an arranger and type-setter for British composer Jenni Watson. Explore the full catalogue of his works by clicking below.
Projects
Following his soloistic debut at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall in 2024, Samuel went on to curate Saxophony, an acclaimed concert showcasing his collaborations with over thirty musicians and ensembles in a unique programme premiering his own arrangements alongside those he commissioned. Samuel’s debut recital project, What Shapes A Soul?, is currently touring across the UK at over twenty venues throughout 2025 and 2026 alongside renowned pianist Jo Foote. Taking the listener on a journey from American gospel and spiritual hymns to their routes in African folk music, these concerts showcase unique musical voices in brand new contexts through many of his own arrangements.
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