Sebastian Charlesworth is a conductor, singer and multi‑disciplinary musician whose work spans choral direction, Film & TV soundtrack recording, opera, chamber music and educational leadership. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, he initially trained as a bassoonist before developing a career that now places him at the centre of both professional and community music‑making.
As a conductor, Sebastian serves as Musical Director of the New Sussex Singers and Heathfield Choral Society, leading ambitious programming that ranges from major choral repertoire to innovative thematic concerts. His work with these ensembles is noted for its clarity of gesture, energising rehearsal atmosphere, and a collaborative ethos that brings out confident, communicative performances.
Sebastian’s versatility as a musician has made him a sought‑after session singer and conductor for film, television and game soundtracks, recording with leading vocal groups including London Voices, Vocals Unlimited, Metro Voices and Dynamic Vocals. He has contributed to scores by many of the world’s most influential film composers, among them Danny Elfman, Lorne Balfe, James Newton‑Howard, John Williams, Carter Burwell, Alan Menken and Scott Walker.
As a conductor, Sebastian serves as Musical Director of the New Sussex Singers and Heathfield Choral Society, leading ambitious programming that ranges from major choral repertoire to innovative thematic concerts. His work with these ensembles is noted for its clarity of gesture, energising rehearsal atmosphere, and a collaborative ethos that brings out confident, communicative performances.
Sebastian’s versatility as a musician has made him a sought‑after session singer and conductor for film, television and game soundtracks, recording with leading vocal groups including London Voices, Vocals Unlimited, Metro Voices and Dynamic Vocals. He has contributed to scores by many of the world’s most influential film composers, among them Danny Elfman, Lorne Balfe, James Newton‑Howard, John Williams, Carter Burwell, Alan Menken and Scott Walker.