Bre nd an G alv in C om pose r

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I’m a film composer and music editor based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on creating orchestral and cinematic music from concept through recording-ready scores.

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I’m a film composer and music editor based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on creating orchestral and cinematic music from concept through recording-ready scores. I’ve worked across documentary and feature film contexts, supporting everything from score preparation and editing to building practical sample libraries and music templates for efficient production.

I love translating story and emotion into clear musical direction—whether I’m arranging and preparing orchestral material for end-credit songs, editing music for final cut, or contributing as a pianist on recorded instrumental performances. I’m actively composing new screen and documentary projects while bringing hands-on production skills with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Kontakt to help deliver polished, usable music for real-world timelines.

  • Joined February 2025

Industry experience

  • Other
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 3

This is a cue from a short film I scored, where the main character is approached by a monster which turns out to be more friendly than he realized. Orchestral composition made in the box. #instrumental

  • Film Composer
  • Musician

Work experience· 7 roles

Composer (Film/Series projects)Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Composed and contributed music across multiple film and series titles, including feature, documentary, short films, and TV-series-related work such as Kontakt sample library creation and scoring support for final deliverables.

Music Composition Intern · Swearing Room with David LongJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Created and assisted with composer workflows including music editing/prep support, helping with score preparation and recorded materials for production needs.

Freelance ComposerJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Composed and supported music for screen projects, including documentary and short film work, as well as orchestral and choral score preparation for recording sessions and end-credit deliverables.

Composition Intern · Swearing Room with David LongJan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs
Director of Instrumental Music · Napa Valley Unified School District - Vintage High SchoolJan 2017 – Jan 2024 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Elementary Music Teacher · Napa Valley Unified School District - 14 Elementary SchoolsJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs
Private Trumpet Teacher · Self EmployedJan 2010 – Dec 2015 · 6 yrs

Education· 8

Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance · San Francisco Conservatory of Music2010 – 2014
Master of Fine Arts · Victoria University of Wellington2024 – 2025
Master of Education · Touro University2015 – 2017
Masters in Fine Arts · Victoria University of Wellington2024 – 2025

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