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I’m Laurey Berteig, a multidisciplinary musician, composer, arranger, conductor and producer with decades of experience shaping orchestral and choral works, film scoring, and video game music. I’ve led creative teams, orchestrated for stage, screen and games, and performed as a multi-keyboardist and worship leader. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor others, and excel at turning complex ideas into expressive music across multiple genres.
I’m passionate about education and curriculum design, project leadership, and nurturing talent. I value clear communication, adaptability under pressure, and delivering high-impact musical experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
CEO & Creative Arts Pastor at Westminster Chapel
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2021Shaped a collaborative management strategy and created new vision, mission, and core value statements. Led the completion of a $22 million building expansion, supervised hiring, leadership training, and compensation for all staff. Managed a $3.4 million budget and led the creative team in service planning, first impressions, and communications.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Freelance
January 1, 1996 - June 13, 2024Conducted the award-winning Palm Desert Master Chorale which performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Guest conducted Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and San Jose Philharmonic. Recorded in major studios including Studio X (Seattle), Oceans Way (Nashville), and Skywalker Ranch (Marin County) across Canada and the USA.
Professional Musician at Freelance
January 1, 1976 - June 13, 2024Freelance composer, arranger, orchestrator, producer, and consultant in music business. Choral and symphonic conductor. Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University (2006-2012). Over 50 published works with various music publishers. Worked as Pops Conductor and consultant with Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra and music consultant for Bungie video games (Destiny, Destiny 2).
CEO & Creative Arts Pastor at Westminster Chapel
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025Shaped a new management strategy that was collaborative in decision making. Created new vision, mission and core value statements. Led the completion of a 22 million dollar building expansion. Supervised hiring, leadership training and compensation for all staff. Managed 3.4 million dollar budget. Led creative team in service planning, first impressions and communications.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer
January 1, 1996 - PresentConducted the award-winning Palm Desert Master Chorale which performed with Boston Pops Orchestra. Has guest conducted Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and San Jose Philharmonic. Recorded in notable studios including Studio X (Seattle), Oceans Way (Nashville), Skywalker Ranch (Marin County), and numerous others in Canada and the US.
Professional Musician
January 1, 1976 - PresentFreelance composer, arranger, orchestrator, producer and consultant in the music business. Choral and symphonic conductor. Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University 2006-2012. Published over 50 works and worked with Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra as Pops Conductor and consultant regarding contemporary music. Collaborated with Bungie on Destiny video game projects as orchestrator, notation and music consultant.
CEO & Creative Arts Pastor at Westminster Chapel
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Shaped a collaborative management strategy, created new vision, mission and core values. Led the completion of a $22 million building expansion. Supervised hiring, leadership training and compensation for all staff. Managed a $3.4 million budget. Led the creative team in service planning, first impressions and communications across evangelical denominations.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Directed and produced sessions; conducted the Palm Desert Master Chorale which performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra; guest conducted the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the San Jose Philharmonic; recorded in Studio X (Seattle), Oceans Way (Nashville), Skywalker Ranch (Marin County) and other studios in Canada and the USA.
CEO & Creative Arts Pastor at Westminster Chapel
December 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025Led Westminster Chapel's creative arts ministry with a collaborative management strategy. Created vision, mission, and core values. Directed a $22,000,000 building expansion. Supervised staff hiring, leadership development, and compensation. Managed a $3.4 million budget. Led creative teams in service planning, communications, and first impressions across evangelical denominations.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Independent / Recording Studio
January 1, 1996 - PresentConducted and produced projects; led the Palm Desert Master Chorale which performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra; guest conducted the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and San Jose Philharmonic. Recorded in top studios such as Studio X (Seattle), Oceans Way (Nashville), Skywalker Ranch (Marin County), and other studios across Canada and the USA.
Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University
December 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025Taught choral and symphonic conducting; developed compositional curriculums blending Theory, Harmony, and Orchestration with modern technology. Guided on-site recording and audio production using Logic Pro and virtual instruments. Also contributed to Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra as Pops Conductor and Orchestrator, and consulted on Bungie projects (Destiny, Destiny 2) including orchestration, notation, and music consulting.
Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012Created a compositional curriculum blending Theory, Harmony and Orchestration; incorporated on-site recording/audio production training using Logic Pro and virtual instruments.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2024Arranged and produced for recording sessions in major Canadian and US studios; worked with musicians from the Tommy Banks Big Band, Edmonton Symphony and Vancouver Symphony; partner in Round Table Studios (Edmonton) designed for large orchestra and simultaneous recording.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 2024Arranged and produced in recording studios; large scale orchestration projects
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Independent / Various Studios
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 2024Recording Studio Arranger and Producer (1985-2024). Conducted the Palm Desert Master Chorale which performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Guest conducted the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the San Jose Philharmonic. Recorded in Studio X (Seattle), Oceans Way (Nashville), Skywalker Ranch (Marin County) and numerous other studios, collaborating with musicians from the Tommy Banks Big Band, Edmonton Symphony and Vancouver Symphony. Partner in the Round Table Studios project in Edmonton, a large orchestra recording facility designed for simultaneous orchestration and recording.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Alberta
January 1, 1976 - December 31, 1979Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant McKuen University
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980Bachelor of Arts at University of Alberta
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1974Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant McKuen University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Conducting Summer Studies at Conducting Summer Studies with Gunther Schuller
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Summer Studies at Robert Sayre San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant McKuen University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Summer Studies in Conducting at Gunther Schuller
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Summer Studies at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Jazz Composition and Arranging Summer Studies at Grant McKuen University
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Summer Studies in Conducting with Gunther Schuller at Grant McKuen University
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Film Scoring at New York University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Scoring for Video Games at New York University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Summer Studies in Conducting at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Jazz Composition and Arranging Summer Studies at Grant MacEwan University
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Conducting Summer Studies at Gunther Schuller
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Summer Studies at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant MacEwan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Summer Studies in Conducting at Gunther Schuller program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Summer Studies at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant MacEwan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Summer Studies - Conducting at (Conducting studies with Gunther Schuller)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Summer Studies at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Summer Studies in Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant McKuen University
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Conducting at Gunther Schuller
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
worked for BUNGIE with Destiny One and Two
January 1, 2015 - July 2, 2025Orchestrator, Consultant, Composing credits
Dove Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Desert Theater Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Independent Film Award
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Nominated for Dove Award
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Multiple Desert Theater Award nominations
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Symphonic Commissions in Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Over 50 published compositions and 3 musicals
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Independent Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Nominated for Dove Award
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Multiple Desert Theater Awards
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Symphonic Commissions in Canada
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Over 50 compositions and 3 musicals published
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Independent Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Canadian Recording Experience
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1979Canadian Recording Experience
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 2026Nominated for Dove Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Multiple Desert Theater Awards
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Symphonic Commissions in Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Over 50 published works with Sacred Music Press, Benson Publishing, Lorenz, Brentwood, etc.
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Dove Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Desert Theater Awards – nominations and wins
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Symphonic Commissions (Canada)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Published works: 50+ compositions and 3 Musicals
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Independent Film Awards recognition
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Dove Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Desert Theater Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Symphonic Commissions in Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Independent Film Award
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
A movement in An American Requiem featuring solo voice, choir and a sample of string writing
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