Patrick Doyle
Composer

7.7.25
Awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee
In recognition of his extraordinary body of work, his enduring impact on the film industry, and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical talent, Berklee Valencia and Berklee College presented Patrick Doyle with an honorary Doctor of Music degree at the 2025 graduation ceremony in Valencia.

20.6.25
Announced as Patron of the Conservatoire of Scotland's Junior Orchestra
Life comes full circle as Patrick Doyle is announced as new Patron of the orchestra which founded his musical career. He originally joined the orchestra aged 17 as a tuba player, and made life-long friends and memories. In his new role Patrick Doyle is committed to nurture the “next generation of musical talent”.

20.6.25
“Music from the Movies” birthday concerts
Richard E Grant and Peter Capaldi helped Patrick Doyle co-host two birthday concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow, featuring film and concert music from across his glittering career, performed by the Royal Scottish National orchestra to raise funds for the organisation’s work with communities across Scotland.

20.6.25
Patrick Doyle Joins RSNO as Composer in Residence
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) has appointed Patrick Doyle their new Composer in Residence to help nurture the next generation of musical and film composing talent, and help the organisation continue to deliver exceptional cultural experiences through music over the next 12 months.

18.4.23
Nominated for an Ivor Novello
Patrick Doyle has been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Film Score for “Death on the Nile”. He won an Ivor Novello award for his first film score for “Henry V” in 1989.

16.4.23
Commissioned to compose King Charles III’s ‘Coronation March’
Patrick Doyle has been commissioned to compose the ‘Coronation March’ for the Coronation of the King and Queen. Following an incredible lineage of renowned composers such as Handel, Elgar and Walton, Patrick Doyle’s brand new piece entitled “King Charles III Coronation March” will be performed at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.