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March 30, 2026 · Milton Court, London
Be part of a landmark moment in rhythm, voice, and orchestral storytelling.
We’re raising $40,000 to make this groundbreaking concert a reality.
The Drummer of Tedworth is the first full-length orchestral concerto composed for a speaking drummer — a soloist who narrates, sings, and improvises behind the drum kit while leading a symphony orchestra.
A surreal ghost story turned metaphysical epic, the piece fuses punk-jazz energy, rock opera drama, and the Theatre of the Absurd. It reimagines the traditional concerto as a genre-bending monodrama where rhythm and narrative collide.
Album Release (London Symphony Orchestra):
February 20, 2026 – Neuma Records
World Premiere Performance (St. Paul’s Sinfonia):
March 30, 2026 – Milton Court, London
We’re seeking to raise $40,000 which will go directly toward:
• Hiring a 41-player symphony orchestra
• The conductor’s fee
• Rehearsal time and concert hall rental
We are applying for public funding (e.g., PRS Foundation), but nothing is guaranteed. Your support helps ensure this original and ambitious premiere reaches the stage with the artistic quality it deserves.
Please note that contribution tiers on this page do not include a concert ticket.
Tickets for the world premiere must be purchased separately through the Barbican’s box office:
Buy Concert Tickets Here
Ticket Prices: £20 / £15 standard
We encourage all supporters who wish to attend to purchase their seats early.
£20+ ($25) – Rhythmic Spark
• Early digital access to The Drummer of Tedworth album
• Your name listed on a thank-you page on my website
• Digital concert program access
£80+ ($100) – Percussive Pulse
• All Rhythmic Spark rewards
• Your name listed in the digital concert program
• Personal thank-you email from Sean
• Download of a curated 5-album sampler from my discography
• Access to Behind the Score — a 2-part documentary on the making of The Drummer of Tedworth
£200+ ($250) – Cadence Champion
• All Percussive Pulse rewards
• Signed double CD of The Drummer of Tedworth
• Behind-the-scenes updates from rehearsals and production
• Full digital download of Sean Noonan’s entire 30+ album discography
• Drummer of Tedworth — A Short Story Companion to the Album (ebook)
£400+ ($500) – Founding Resonator
• All Cadence Champion rewards
• Personalized thank-you video from Sean
• Recognition as a founding supporter in select promotional materials (optional)
• Option to gift the full discography download
• First-access invitations to future concerts, workshops, and collaborations
If you’d like to contribute at a custom amount, or if you have any questions about how to support, feel free to get in touch via the contact page.
By contributing, you’re helping bring to life a bold new form of musical storytelling.
This project is not just a concert — it’s a leap forward in how rhythm, voice, and orchestral music can intertwine.
Your support ensures that this vision is realized with the full scale and imagination it deserves.
Want to dive deeper into the piece itself?
Visit the full project overview:
The Drummer of Tedworth main page
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
— Sean Noonan
