Howard
Howard
Howard
Howard
Jacob
Howard
FILM, TV & GAMES COMPOSER
Jacob Howard is an indie and classically trained composer with a background in filmmaking based in Leeds, UK
Jacob
BIO
Jacob Howard is a multi-instrumentalist Film & TV composer based in Leeds, dedicated to crafting immersive sonic landscapes for film and digital media. Recently recognised for his work scoring drama for BBC Radio 4, Jacob specialises in a signature style that blends modern indie synths with organic orchestral textures to find the emotive heart of every project.
With a diverse background in Classical music, Musical Theatre, and cinematography, Jacob approaches scoring as an extension of the lens. This unique perspective allows him to approach the compositional process as a filmmaker, aiming to elevate the narrative through balanced and bespoke scores. Based in the North, Jacob continues to collaborate with emerging filmmakers to bring high-production, broadcast-quality sound to independent cinema.
Examplar Videos
Spider-man Remastered Clip
Re-Scored
Broadchurch
S2-e1
Re-Scored
A Selection of works by Jacob, rescoring Film, TV and Video Game clips
BBC Radio 4 Drama
In 2024, I worked with James Boughen (comedy writer) on his radio drama 'Following the rabbit', which aired on BBC Radio 4.
"It was really great working with you last year - your music was a really integral part of the series and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to do that together"
- James Boughen - Motif Pictures LTD
Who's There - Short Film
In 2026, I worked with aspiring filmmaker Grace Barber on her short film, "Who's There"
"The music was great, it really matched the atmosphere! It reflected what I had envisioned from the inspiration I sent you. The sound built tension and displayed the genre excellently! The process of working together was very easy, and you were able to apply feedback and create the music really well! "
- Grace Barber - Filmmaker
Examplar Music
A Selection of library-inspired works by Jacob
BIO - Extended
Jacob Howard is a Leeds-based composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work excels at the intersection of modern electronic synths and deep-rooted classical tradition. Known for a signature 'crafting the sound' approach, Jacob combines modern indie synths with organic orchestral textures to discover the emotive heart of every narrative.
Jacob’s versatility is grounded in a rigorous musical foundation. His experience spans the narrative spectrum, ranging from scoring a national broadcast drama for BBC Radio 4 to performing in prestigious venues such as York Minster, Durham Cathedral, and St Paul’s Basilica in Venice. This history with impressive acoustic spaces and world-class ensembles—including the Gabrieli Consort —informs his ability to craft scores with immense scale and atmospheric depth.
A dedicated collaborator, Jacob brings a unique character-first and narrative hierarchy perspective to his compositions, informed by his background in Musical Theatre and his performance as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. His technical mastery is backed by advanced graded certifications in Classical, Pop, and Musical Theatre, alongside choral tutoring from Miranda Wright(Royal College of Music).
Currently refining his craft at Leeds Conservatoire, Jacob views the score as an extension of the cinematographer’s lens. By bridging his technical background in filmmaking with a diverse palette of choral, brass, and electronic influences, he creates bespoke, high-production scores that elevate the visual language of independent cinema.