Composition at Royal Holloway continues to go from strength-to-strength. The music department recently appointed three new composers to the staff including a part-time lecturer in composition (Helen Grime), a composer-in-residence (Larry Goves) and an honorary research associate (Chikage Imai). Helen will contribute to the teaching of composition in the department whilst Larry and Chikage will instigate new projects including working with interactive electronics and a collaboration with Japanese Noh performers.