Meet our SWMS Tutor Team
Sam Massey
Workshop Tutor: Developing Programme
(currently known as Performance Development Programme)
Sam Massey is a well-regarded UK-based composer/bandleader, trumpeter and educator, hailed as a “fine trumpet player” by John Fordham of the Guardian (Mike Westbrook ‘A Bigger Show’ Review, February 2016) and has had his composition described as “absolutely breathtakingly stunning” by Matt Tantock of BBC Introducing.
He has worked alongside top-class musicians in a wide variety of genres, including: Paul Weller, PP Arnold (Tina Turner, Rolling Stones), Iain Ballamy, Mike Lovatt, Glenn Miller Orchestra UK, Blaze Ensemble, Veritas Orchestra, and many more.
As a freelance composer, arranger and performer, he and his music has been broadcast on numerous BBC, Absolute Radio, Jazz FM and RAI Radio 3 (Italy) programmes. Sam is also found on critically acclaimed albums and tours by artists as diverse as PP Arnold, Ocean Colour Scene, Mike Westbrook, and The Simmertones.
Sam has a passion for teaching and education projects are a key part of his musical life.
He is an experienced brass tutor, teaching both individually and at group level in a number of educational institutions. Alongside his work as a freelance peripatetic tutor and workshop leader, Sam is a Music Development Lead for Devon Music Education Hub and was a finalist in the Music Inspiration Awards category at the Music & Drama Education Awards 2025.
