I’m a U.S.-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist creating cinematic, emotionally driven music for film, television, animation, branded media, and live productions. My work includes feature films, short films, animated series, educational publishing projects, and commercial media, with a focus on music that supports story, atmosphere, and emotional pacing while remaining collaborative and adaptable to each project’s creative direction. After more than a decade working in Nashville’s touring and production community — including national touring as a keyboardist and saxophonist with the platinum-selling band Sister Hazel — I continue to collaborate remotely with filmmakers, producers, editors, and creative teams across the U.S. My composition work ranges from orchestral and hybrid cinematic scoring to intimate piano-driven themes, ambient textures, and broadcast-ready production music. Whether developing thematic material for narrative film, animation, documentary storytelling, or branded content, I aim to create music that enhances emotion, pacing, and narrative momentum without overpowering the scene. I value clear communication, creative flexibility, and dependable delivery throughout the production process, and I’m comfortable working within both highly collaborative environments and independently managed remote workflows.

Dave LaGrande

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I’m a U.S.-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist creating cinematic, emotionally driven music for film, television, animation, branded media, and live productions. My work includes feature films, short films, animated series, educational publishing projects, and commercial media, with a focus on music that supports story, atmosphere, and emotional pacing while remaining collaborative and adaptable to each project’s creative direction. After more than a decade working in Nashville’s touring and production community — including national touring as a keyboardist and saxophonist with the platinum-selling band Sister Hazel — I continue to collaborate remotely with filmmakers, producers, editors, and creative teams across the U.S. My composition work ranges from orchestral and hybrid cinematic scoring to intimate piano-driven themes, ambient textures, and broadcast-ready production music. Whether developing thematic material for narrative film, animation, documentary storytelling, or branded content, I aim to create music that enhances emotion, pacing, and narrative momentum without overpowering the scene. I value clear communication, creative flexibility, and dependable delivery throughout the production process, and I’m comfortable working within both highly collaborative environments and independently managed remote workflows.

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I’m a U.S.-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist creating cinematic, emotionally driven music for film, television, animation, branded media, and live productions.

My work includes feature films, short films, animated series, educational publishing projects, and commercial media, with a focus on music that supports story, atmosphere, and emotional pacing while remaining collaborative and adaptable to each project’s creative direction.

After more than a decade working in Nashville’s touring and production community — including national touring as a keyboardist and saxophonist with the platinum-selling band Sister Hazel — I continue to collaborate remotely with filmmakers, producers, editors, and creative teams across the U.S.

My composition work ranges from orchestral and hybrid cinematic scoring to intimate piano-driven themes, ambient textures, and broadcast-ready production music. Whether developing thematic material for narrative film, animation, documentary storytelling, or branded content, I aim to create music that enhances emotion, pacing, and narrative momentum without overpowering the scene.

I value clear communication, creative flexibility, and dependable delivery throughout the production process, and I’m comfortable working within both highly collaborative environments and independently managed remote workflows.

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Work Experience

Touring Musician at Various
May 5, 2006 - December 20, 2023
I was a full time touring musician with national acts for nearly 20 years; based in Nashville, TN.
Band Director at St Johns County Schools
August 4, 2002 - May 31, 2006
Self-Employed Musician at Self Employed
May 5, 1994 - Present
I have earned a living as a professional musician my entire adult life. I have taught music, travelled and toured to numerous countries around the world, played in some of the most respected venues, appeared on national TV and worked with well known artists and bands.
Keyboardist and Saxophonist at Sister Hazel
May 1, 2012 - December 31, 2023
Former touring keyboardist and saxophonist for the platinum-selling band Sister Hazel; national television appearances, festival performances, and international touring.
Composer / Producer at Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishing
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Composed, arranged, and produced 32 educational songs for K–2 curriculum content; managed vocalist casting, demos, revisions, and final production delivery; collaborated with curriculum and creative teams to align musical objectives.
Composer at TAME — Short Film
January 1, 2026 - Present
Composer for short film selected for the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
Composer at The Legend of Lake Hollow
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Composed original cinematic score for independent feature film; developed thematic orchestral material and atmospheric underscore.
Composer at State of Wonder
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created original music for contemporary live dance performance.
Theme Composer at Car City / Tom the Tow Truck / Robofuse
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Composed theme and production music for animated children’s programming; productions distributed internationally across YouTube, Roku, and streaming platforms.
Composer at StoryGive: Every 2 Minutes
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Composed original score for documentary-style short film project developed through StoryGive and the Nashville Filmmakers Guild.
Composer at Lewis’ Story
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Composed original score for StoryGive short film centered on rehabilitation and human-interest storytelling.
Composer at Tessellation
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Created original music for independent short-form film project.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education at University of Central Florida
January 3, 1998 - May 3, 2001
Specialization in K-12 Instrumental Music
Master of Arts at University of Chichester
January 3, 2019 - May 3, 2021
Film/TV Orchestration

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education