I'm a __composer/conductor__ with 10+ years of varied experiences with musicians of the highest level. My main passion is to just write music, but professionally I've also had a lot of success producing, arranging and conducting in the studio. What I can create for you: - __Original music__ with a _unique sound_, identity, and memorable melodies which stand out. - __Transcriptions/Orchestrations/Arrangements__ of the _highest level_, drawing on my experience preparing 250+ orchestral scores in pre-production. Some highlights from my career - Produced __200+ tracks__ for various artists for Media (VGM, Film, TV) and independent records. - Conducted the __BBC Philharmonic__ at the Media City UK. - Wrote dozens of arrangements for orchestral and pop/rock music. - Worked with hundreds of artists, from Grammy award winning musicians to hobbyist composers. I am also very keen on the collaborative aspect of music making, and my door is open to communication at all times when working on a project. Find out more about me at: afonsoteles.com…

Afonso Teles Music

I'm a __composer/conductor__ with 10+ years of varied experiences with musicians of the highest level. My main passion is to just write music, but professionally I've also had a lot of success producing, arranging and conducting in the studio. What I can create for you: - __Original music__ with a _unique sound_, identity, and memorable melodies which stand out. - __Transcriptions/Orchestrations/Arrangements__ of the _highest level_, drawing on my experience preparing 250+ orchestral scores in pre-production. Some highlights from my career - Produced __200+ tracks__ for various artists for Media (VGM, Film, TV) and independent records. - Conducted the __BBC Philharmonic__ at the Media City UK. - Wrote dozens of arrangements for orchestral and pop/rock music. - Worked with hundreds of artists, from Grammy award winning musicians to hobbyist composers. I am also very keen on the collaborative aspect of music making, and my door is open to communication at all times when working on a project. Find out more about me at: afonsoteles.com…

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I’m a composer/conductor with 10+ years of varied experiences with musicians of the highest level. My main passion is to just write music, but professionally I’ve also had a lot of success producing, arranging and conducting in the studio.

What I can create for you:

  • Original music with a unique sound, identity, and memorable melodies which stand out.
  • Transcriptions/Orchestrations/Arrangements of the highest level, drawing on my experience preparing 250+ orchestral scores in pre-production.

Some highlights from my career

  • Produced 200+ tracks for various artists for Media (VGM, Film, TV) and independent records.
  • Conducted the BBC Philharmonic at the Media City UK.
  • Wrote dozens of arrangements for orchestral and pop/rock music.
  • Worked with hundreds of artists, from Grammy award winning musicians to hobbyist composers.

I am also very keen on the collaborative aspect of music making, and my door is open to communication at all times when working on a project.

Find out more about me at: afonsoteles.com

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Master of Music, Orchestra Conducting at Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
September 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Highlights include: - Final concert with BBC Philharmonic at the Media City UK. - Assistantships with the BBC Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Opera North Orchestra, Northern Ballet Orchestra, among several others. - Numerous Masterclasses with conductors such as Sir Mark Elder, Ludovic Morlot, Omer Meir Wellber, among several others. - Mortimer Furber Prize for Conducting (at the end of the degree, 2022). - Garner Howard Award (awarded to exceptional applicants, 2020).
Bachelor of Music, Orchestra Conducting at ANSO, Metropolitana, Lisbon
September 1, 2015 - July 31, 2018
- Performed several concerts with OAM, Orquestra Académica Metropolitana.
Bachelor of Music, Composition at Universidade de Évora
September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2015
- Performed several concerts with OAM, Orquestra Académica Metropolitana.

Qualifications

Mortimer Furber Prize for Conducting
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
RNCM Prize
Gulbenkian Scholarship for Music Studies
July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
To support RNCM studies
Garner Howard Award
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Awarded to exceptional RNCM applicants
1st Prize, VII International Composition Competition of the Póvoa de Varzim Music Festival
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Awarded for piece "O Elemento Ausente" (The Missing Link). Available at https://afonsoteles.com/concert-music/

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE603 Sunrise Apotheosis
    Orchestral VGM inspired track. Large range of moods and instrumentation, showcasing my orchestral writing skills. You can listen to more tracks in: https://www.twine.net/signin soundtrack instrumental music…
    uniE603 Song for a Rainy Autumn Night
    One of my VGM inspired tracks, very melodic, with a melancholic and later sinister feel. You can listen to more tracks in: https://www.twine.net/signin instrumental music soundtrack…
    paper Arrangement/Transcription Portfolio
    Samples of __arrangement__ work I didhttps://www.twine.net/signin) for both string orchestra and full orchestra. Examples both of orchestral standalone pieces and accompaniment to pop-rock tracks.…