I am a dynamic and enthusiastic student thriving in various environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, all while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. My work involves creating original music, story, and poetry, producing and hosting events, and coordinating artistic projects that encompass multiple disciplines including acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts. I am committed to compensating performers and promoting initiatives broadly, demonstrating leadership and dedication to artistic expression.

Donavan Walker

I am a dynamic and enthusiastic student thriving in various environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, all while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. My work involves creating original music, story, and poetry, producing and hosting events, and coordinating artistic projects that encompass multiple disciplines including acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts. I am committed to compensating performers and promoting initiatives broadly, demonstrating leadership and dedication to artistic expression.

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December 20, 2025

I am a dynamic and enthusiastic student thriving in various environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, all while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity.

My work involves creating original music, story, and poetry, producing and hosting events, and coordinating artistic projects that encompass multiple disciplines including acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts. I am committed to compensating performers and promoting initiatives broadly, demonstrating leadership and dedication to artistic expression.

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Work Experience

Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
May 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry composed, scripted, edited, and fully scored by me. Managed all aspects of the event including location reservation, decoration setup, and hosting. Compensated campus actors and dancers, independently funded with additional grant support and guided by a composition advisor. The music culminated in major projects including a ballet and an audio movie, showcasing collaborative artistic efforts and event management.
Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
February 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Led performances including musical compositions, voice acting, dance, and visual arts coordination involving multiple UCSB students. Coordinated promotional efforts and compensation through collaboration with fellowship sponsorship. These performances included significant compositions such as a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie, managing multiple facets of production and artistic direction.
Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
May 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry. The music culminated in two main projects: a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie. Fully scored, edited, and scripted the entire film. Responsible for reserving location, buying and setting up decor, and hosting the event. Managed funding from the URCA grant and was supervised by composition advisor Leslie Hogan. All actors and ballet dancers were campus students compensated for their talents.
Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
February 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Performed and coordinated musical and artistic events including original compositions, recitals, and collaborations with other students and organizations. Led performances featuring acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts. Collaborated with the OBSD Vision Fellowship to facilitate performer compensation and promotional efforts, enabling broader outreach than similar undertakings.
Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry authored by me. The music included a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie fully scored, edited, and scripted by me. Managed all logistics including reserving the location, buying and setting up décor, and hosting the event. Collaborated with student actors and ballet dancers who were compensated. Secured funding from the URCA grant and worked under the supervision of composition advisor Leslie Hogan.
Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers
February 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Coordinated the Multimedia Senior Recital showcasing my original compositions performed by myself and other UCSB Music and Drama students. Facilitated multiple artistic disciplines including acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts under my leadership. Collaborated with the OBSD Vision Fellowship to compensate performers and enabled broad promotional efforts, exceeding standard project scopes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Music Composition at University of California, Santa Barbara
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Master of Music, Music Scoring for Visual Media at Indiana University, Bloomington
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2027
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Master of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2027
Bachelor of Arts, Music Composition at University of California, Santa Barbara
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Master of Music, Music Scoring for Visual Media at Indiana University, Bloomington
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2027

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services