'It means a great deal to me that creativity, and the role of the creator in society, have been recognised as important to all of us.' Photo: Sally Beamish by Mihaela Bodlovic, courtesy of Sound Festival

'Sally Beamish makes connections between disparate voices, working regularly with the most eminent musicians in jazz and folk music.'

Quaker composer receives OBE

'Sally Beamish makes connections between disparate voices, working regularly with the most eminent musicians in jazz and folk music.'

by Rebecca Hardy 23rd October 2020

The Quaker composer and patron of The Leaveners Sally Beamish has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to music.

Quaker composer receives OBE

'Sally Beamish makes connections between disparate voices, working regularly with the most eminent musicians in jazz and folk music.'

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