Subjects
Languages spoken
English
Qualifications
Graduate and former teacher at the Rimon College of Music.
Current professional position
Freelance film composer, music producer, orchestrator and teacher.
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Internationally recognized composer and expert in the world of marching arts.
Languages spoken
English
Qualifications
The most decorated front ensemble composer in WGI history.
Current professional position
Owner/composer at www.Box-Six.com
Composer for Chino Hills HS & Pulse Percussion
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Styles: contemporary classical, 2nd Viennese School, Impressionism, Stravinsky (block chords).
Languages spoken
English
German
Qualifications
PhD in Composition (Ambiguity in Music)
Master in Composition
PG dip in Piano
Bachelor of Music
Current professional position
Composer (concert, opera, choir), Sound Artist/Improvisor (experim.), Concert Pianist (classical)
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Comments
Orchestration tutoring from the traditional approach to modern (MIDI/DAW sessions to full scores).
Languages spoken
English — fluent
(Finnish — native)
Qualifications
15 years of teaching experience. BMus (theory, music education; Sibelius Academy etc.)
Current professional position
Orchestrator for film, TV, concert hall and stage. Sibelius/Dorico specialist (tutoring available).
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Wind instrument history, wind band orchestration, band history
Languages spoken
English
Qualifications
Undergrad in theory/composition, Masters in music performance. Author of Band Orchestration textbook
Current professional position
Freelance composer/orchestrator
Styles
Comments
specialize in
theatre and film orchestration
Languages spoken
English
Qualifications
3 x Tony Nom for orchestrations and numerous credits
3x PRES of ASMAC (Soc of Arrangers/composers)
Current professional position
Orch/MD for OLIVIER AWARDS ..10 Years
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Subjects
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Emphasis on commercial styles, including rhythm section, mixed media, and professional workflow
Languages spoken
English
English (UK)
Qualifications
Credits include LA Phil, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl, BBC, Broadway, Film & TV
Current professional position
Professor and Staff Arranger, Azusa Pacific University
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Subjects
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- Film and video game composer
- Jazz arranging
- Cartoon music like Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Qualifications
Assistant to Austin Wintory
12 years arranging experience
Current professional position
Assistant to Austin Wintory
Video game and film composer
Clients include Omni, Funimation, Sony, AMD
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Comments
20+ years' experience as a professional composing musician and tutor. Woodwind speciality
Languages spoken
Un petit peu français
Qualifications
Master of Music; Graduate Diploma in Teaching
Current professional position
Woodwind/vocal teacher, Mercury Bay Area School. Private teaching also includes comp/orch, keys, uke
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Subjects
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Coaching from beginning to advanced orchestration intended to be performed live.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Qualifications
MM in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games (Berklee)
Professional Composer and Orchestrator
Current professional position
Professor of Music Theory & Composition at the El Paso Conservatory of Music
Comments
Clients: Disney, Warner, Universal.
Feature film & animation scoring, mus. theatre on Broadway.