Composing	Alan Charlton's music has been performed widely throughout the UK and in Europe, America and Africa. Chamber, choral and orchestral music forms the majority of his output, for which he has received international awards and critical acclaim.
Writing	An author and contributor to six books on music, Alan Charlton's books on composition published by Rhinegold have become standard textbooks for GCSE and AS music students across the UK. He is also author of the bestselling How to Read Music.
Teaching	Alan Charlton has seven years' experience as a teacher specialising in composition and music technology and is an experienced Edexcel A level examiner.