Caz Besterman Musician & Composer

Her orchestral suite Pictures of Bristol was premiered by the Brunel Sinfonia and a previous work for orchestra, Mirror Romance, was performed in Clifton Cathedral. Her choral settings of World War One poetry including ‘In Flanders Fields‘ were showcased in the commemorative concert ‘Pity of War’ in 2018, alongside Bob Chilcott.  Caz has also composed music for film and for theatre, including student productions of Antigone and Journey’s End, and for solo piano.

Aside from composing, Caz works as an Examiner for ABRSM (the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). She undertakes consultancy for ABRSM in Indonesia, including delivering seminars for music teachers. 

Caz has taught in senior schools for over twenty years and has mentored many young people in composition. She sings and plays viola in several Somerset music groups, as well as No Strings Attached string quartet and the newly formed Chorba Ensemble.

Caz helps on a number of initiatives including Taunton Children's Orchestra, and leads the Taunton branch of the Dovetail Orchestra for refugees and asylum-seekers. She project managed the Together in Tone community music initiative in Somerset, and is a Trustee of The Finzi Trust.  She is passionate about ensuring access to music and instrumental opportunities for all.