Dr. Edward Caine

Dr. Edward Caine

I'm a professional Musical Director, Pianist and Composer based in the West Midlands

Dr Edward Caine is a Musical Director, pianist (répétiteur), conductor, and composer based in the West Midlands, working across musical theatre, choral music, and contemporary performance.

With extensive experience in rehearsal rooms, concert performance, and theatre productions, he specialises in accompaniment, musical direction, and ensemble leadership, supporting performers from first rehearsal through to performance.

Edward works across the UK with theatre companies, choirs, and arts organisations, and his compositional work has been performed internationally, including at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

• Available for Musical Direction, accompaniment, conducting, and collaborative projects.

Musical Director & Rehearsal Pianist

for Theatre and Choirs

Musical Director and rehearsal pianist across a wide range of productions, including:

• Musical theatre productions (42nd Street, Kinky Boots, Grease, Young Frankenstein, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, Jekyll and Hyde)
• Choral concerts and large-scale repertoire
• Auditions, workshops, and vocal coaching sessions

His work combines technical precision with strong rehearsal leadership, helping performers develop confidence and musical clarity.

Pianist & Répétiteur

Supporting Performers in Rehearsal and Performance

As an experienced pianist and répétiteur in the West Midlands, Edward works regularly with:

• singers and actors
• choirs and ensembles
• schools and conservatoires

His work includes:

• audition, exam and competition accompaniment
• rehearsal piano for theatre productions and choirs
• vocal coaching support
• concert performance

With a background in both classical and jazz piano, he brings flexibility and responsiveness to a wide range of musical settings.

Composer

for Voice, Ensemble and Contemporary Performance

Alongside performance, Edward is an established composer of choral, vocal, and ensemble music.

His work explores:

• voice and text
• musical texture and sonority
• performance and rehearsal as creative processes

His music has been performed by organisations including Opera North and Ex Cathedra, with performances across the UK, Europe, and the United States, and broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and Sky Arts.