MUSIC RESUME


SUMMARY

Film Composer, piano performer, and working knowledge of computer based music programs

OBJECTIVE

A challenging career in field of music that will utilize my highly effective audio/visual communication and marketing skills while demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and independent abilitiy

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Macintosh System 9 through 10.6. PC Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF

Digital Performer, Mark of the Unicorn Micro Express, SMPTE Readers, Roland, Yamaha Motif, and other synthesizers, sound effects/libraries, familiar with Logic, East West, Finale, Sibelius

SKILLS

Piano performance and Film Composition

EXPERIENCE

2007      Composer
Composed music for Superhero comic book website / video "Paragon's Theme" Directed by Travis Huffman

Nov. 06 - Jan. 07      Composer
Composed music for documentary film "The Times Were Never So Bad: The Life of Andre Dubus"
Written/Directed by Ted Delaney
Shown at The New England Film and Video Festival    Coolidge Corner Theater    Brookline, MA
Newburyport Documentary Film Festival    Firehouse Center for the Arts    Newburyport, MA
The Rhode Island International Film Festival
Black Earth Film Festival    Illinois

Dec. 2005 - March 06      Composer
Composed music for Independent horror film "Eamon's Road"
Directed/Written by Janelle Morrissey (MistyHaze Productions)
Premiered at The Regent Theatre    Arlington, MA

2004      Composer
Composed music for Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush"     
Lowbudget Video      Restored by Tim Casey

Nov. 02 - 2008      Private Piano Instructor
Teaching basic piano skills to children and adult beginners. Designed finger exercises and chord lessons

Oct. 01 - Jan. 02      Volunteer Piano Player    Newton, MA
Performed original piano compositions at Boylston Place Senior Center

Oct. 1997      Concert    Boston, MA
Performed original piano compositions at The French Library and Cultural Center

Nov. 98 - April 1999      Volunteered Film Music Intern    Newton, MA
Internship with current Berklee College of Music faculty of Assistant Vice President for Curriculum: Music Production And Engineering, Jeanine Cowen. Independent and Documentary Film Composer.
Responsibilities include writing cue breakdowns and timing notes. Assisted with the setup of recording equipment for several Boston Symphony musicians

Aug. 92 - Oct. 92      Production Assistant    Target Productions    Charlestown, MA
Responsibilities included supporting the in-house music composer and video staff in the production of television and radio commercials. Also helped developed and arranged sound effects for ESPN sports radio

EDUCATION

2008      Web Development Certificate Program    New England Institute of Art    Brookline, MA

1991      Bachelor of Music in Film Scoring and Piano    Berklee College of Music    Boston, MA

ORGANIZATIONS      ASCAP Member    (American Society of Composers, Authors, Publisher)    Big Bad Bucko Music

AVOCATIONS            Soundtrack collector (850 in collection)