Samuel Mallia

Tenor Saxophone

Samuel Mallia is a Maltese saxophonist and an early-career researcher in music education. Following the successful completion of a B.A (hons) in Music Studies at the University of Malta, Samuel was admitted at the Royal College of Music to study for a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance under the tuition of Kyle Horch. He subsequently graduated with distinction and was awarded the 2019 Jane Melber prize for saxophone. Throughout his performative career, Samuel has had the opportunity to perform in various venues across Europe, namely the Manoel Theatre, Marlborough House, Amaryllis Flemming Hall and Centro Botín.

Samuel’s performative career has not been limited to classical performance repertoire but has also extended into broader interdisciplinary and intercultural ventures. Interdisciplinary experiences include MADC’s production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and the collaborative development of original music for the University of Malta 2016 Dance Tour alongside choreographer Roberto Olivan and sound designer Luke Cucciardi. Furthermore, as a Medinea Artist (MEditerranean INcubator of Emerging Artists), Samuel has had the opportunity to take part in several intercultural residencies and workshops which have served to push the boundaries of his artistic knowledge and identity.

Alongside performance, Samuel has developed a profound interest in the academic study of music, particularly in socio-cultural issues surrounding music education policy and practice. He is currently a doctoral student at the Royal College of Music reading for a PhD in Music Education. Samuel is an RCM scholar supported by the Lucy Ann Jones scholarship, the Malta Arts Scholarship, the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation and the Janatha Stubbs Foundation.