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Hi, I'm Alyssa Smith, a film and TV composer and music editor based in Katy, Texas. I specialize in writing immersive scores for film, shorts, and video games, blending orchestral textures with contemporary sound design. I also enjoy collaborating with directors to craft musical cues and lead the music editing and production process from concept to final mix. Beyond writing music, I mentor students, arrange for ensembles, and help orchestrate projects at Berklee, Lesley University, and beyond. I love sharing knowledge, exploring new sounds, and bringing stories to life through music.…Hi, I'm Alyssa Smith, a film and TV composer and music editor based in Katy, Texas. I specialize in writing immersive scores for film, shorts, and video games, blending orchestral textures with contemporary sound design. I also enjoy collaborating with directors to craft musical cues and lead the music editing and production process from concept to final mix. Beyond writing music, I mentor students, arrange for ensembles, and help orchestrate projects at Berklee, Lesley University, and beyond. I love sharing knowledge, exploring new sounds, and bringing stories to life through music.

Alyssa Smith

Composer, Music Editor, Orchestrator, +6

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Hi, I'm Alyssa Smith, a film and TV composer and music editor based in Katy, Texas. I specialize in writing immersive scores for film, shorts, and video games, blending orchestral textures with contemporary sound design. I also enjoy collaborating with directors to craft musical cues and lead the music editing and production process from concept to final mix. Beyond writing music, I mentor students, arrange for ensembles, and help orchestrate projects at Berklee, Lesley University, and beyond. I love sharing knowledge, exploring new sounds, and bringing stories to life through music.…Hi, I'm Alyssa Smith, a film and TV composer and music editor based in Katy, Texas. I specialize in writing immersive scores for film, shorts, and video games, blending orchestral textures with contemporary sound design. I also enjoy collaborating with directors to craft musical cues and lead the music editing and production process from concept to final mix. Beyond writing music, I mentor students, arrange for ensembles, and help orchestrate projects at Berklee, Lesley University, and beyond. I love sharing knowledge, exploring new sounds, and bringing stories to life through music.

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Hi, I’m Alyssa Smith, a film and TV composer and music editor based in Katy, Texas. I specialize in writing immersive scores for film, shorts, and video games, blending orchestral textures with contemporary sound design. I also enjoy collaborating with directors to craft musical cues and lead the music editing and production process from concept to final mix.

Beyond writing music, I mentor students, arrange for ensembles, and help orchestrate projects at Berklee, Lesley University, and beyond. I love sharing knowledge, exploring new sounds, and bringing stories to life through music.

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Studio Session Player at Berklee College of Music

May 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Sight-read and record trombone parts for film/video game studio sessions; interpreted charts and adapted quickly to producer or arranger direction in fast-paced professional recording environments; delivered high-quality recordings both in-studio and remotely using pro-level gear.

Core Music Tutor at Berklee College of Music

May 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in core music subjects including Harmony, Ear Training, Counterpoint and Conducting. Supported students from diverse musical backgrounds. Collaborated with faculty to reinforce curriculum standards and adapt teaching approaches. Maintained detailed progress records and communicated student needs to appropriate academic departments.

Orchestra Manager at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra

December 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025

Managed general email communications with orchestra members including rehearsal schedules; maintained spreadsheets, rosters, and attendance lists; attended rehearsals as required.

Executive Director at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra

May 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Organized weekly meeting agendas and led executive board meetings. Managed external admin communications and tasks: venue and instrument rentals, collaborations with other clubs, etc. Handled non-financial communications with Campus Life, including room reservations, printing, and flyer approvals. Oversaw contract negotiations and ensured compliance with venues and external partners.

Freelance & Independent Working Composer at Texas A&M University

September 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025

Composed music for both the trailer and gameplay of the video game Night Bear: Defender of Innocence. Collaborated with digital animators to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision. Created high-quality mock ups using Cubase 13 and professional-grade sample libraries for remote approvals and revisions. Delivered fully mixed and mastered audio files, meeting tight deadlines and post-production needs.

Orchestra Conductor at Emerson College

December 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025

Credited orchestration for student film: With Love Always. Arranged and adapted composer’s themes and sketches for a variety of ensemble sizes, including a full symphony orchestra and string ensemble.

Arranger at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra

May 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Arranged a multi-movement suite from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe film score. Adapted original themes for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and piano, with careful attention to voicing, balance, and timbre contrast. Prepared conductor scores and individual instrumental parts using professional engraving software. Featured in a public premiere by the Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra on April 26th, 2025 at the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Youth Center.

Composer at Lesley University Student Film

May 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Composed an original score for the independent student short film: Between Two Planets. Collaborated with a student director to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision. Created high-quality mock ups using Cubase 13 and professional-grade sample libraries for remote approvals and revisions during spotting sessions. Delivered fully mixed and mastered audio files, meeting tight deadlines and post-production needs. Featured at the LA+D Film Premiere on May 1st, 2025 at the Brattle Theatre.

Freelance & Independent Work Composer at Third Pie Studios (Remote)

October 1, 2025 - Present

Composed immersive original score for the video game Ages of Cataria, aligning music with game world and narrative. Collaborated with developers on music placement and aesthetic direction. Produced, mixed, and mastered final tracks in Cubase 13 under tight deadlines.

Composer at Lesley University (Remote)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Composed and produced original score for the student short film Small Things. Collaborated with the director on musical cues and delivered mixed, mastered tracks in Cubase 13.