Alison (b. 1971) is an award winning composer whose works have been performed and broadcast internationally. Her music has been described as, ‘Stunning’, ‘Intensely moving’, ‘Beautiful yet pragmatic’ and ‘Saying what you have to say and then stopping’. She finds particular inspiration in historical sources and events, social issues and working collaboratively with both young people and adults. Recent works include the Derby Service (Derby Cathedral 2021), Salve Deus, Rex Judaeorum (Luminosa 2022), Like the Dove (Charles Wood Festival 2020), The Wind’s Warning (Gesualdo Six 2019), and Gold and Spices (ORA Singers 2019).