Hello, I’m Aidan May - I’m a crossover saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer and producer.
I began music in my primary school choir before becoming a chorister at Canterbury Cathedral. This sacred choral background has strongly influenced my conception of sound, particularly on the higher saxophones.

I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under John Harle and also studied flute with Nick Moss and Ian Clarke, clarinet with Joy Farrall, alongside electronic music second-study and film scoring.

I am the soprano saxophonist in the Melos Saxophone Quartet, performing across London including a recent concerto appearance with Guildhall’s Symphonic Wind Orchestra and a residency at Jersey’s Academy of Music summer course in 2023.

As well as woodwinds, I continue to sing - although perhaps less than I would like! I am a strong 2nd bass, having recently performed with Tara Minton as a member of Clare Wheeler’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble and as part of the vocal sessions for Apple TV’s Big Beasts.

Composition is an essential part of my musical vision; there is great creative freedom in performing my own works, primarily on saxophone. Recent compositions include Burn, a mini concerto for soprano Saxophone and 9-piece band which I premiered in June 2023 and hope to produce a full recording in the near future!

I am very keen to engage in many forms of work; I play saxophones (SATB), Bb clarinet, flute and piccolo. Beyond playing, I would be delighted to aid in any composing, arranging and producing work.