I am Laurey J. Berteig—a multi-faceted musician, conductor, and composer with decades of experience leading creative teams in church, education, film, and video game projects. I thrive on building collaborative cultures, shaping strategic visions, and bringing orchestral and digital media to life with empathy, clarity, and creativity. I’ve worked as a composer, arranger, and conductor across stage and studio, from worship ensembles to the Boston Pops-level chorales, and from Bungie game scores to academic curricula. I love mentoring others, exploring new technologies like Logic Pro, and crafting compelling soundscapes that tell powerful stories.

Laurey J. Berteig

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I am Laurey J. Berteig—a multi-faceted musician, conductor, and composer with decades of experience leading creative teams in church, education, film, and video game projects. I thrive on building collaborative cultures, shaping strategic visions, and bringing orchestral and digital media to life with empathy, clarity, and creativity. I’ve worked as a composer, arranger, and conductor across stage and studio, from worship ensembles to the Boston Pops-level chorales, and from Bungie game scores to academic curricula. I love mentoring others, exploring new technologies like Logic Pro, and crafting compelling soundscapes that tell powerful stories.

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I am Laurey J. Berteig—a multi-faceted musician, conductor, and composer with decades of experience leading creative teams in church, education, film, and video game projects. I thrive on building collaborative cultures, shaping strategic visions, and bringing orchestral and digital media to life with empathy, clarity, and creativity.

I’ve worked as a composer, arranger, and conductor across stage and studio, from worship ensembles to the Boston Pops-level chorales, and from Bungie game scores to academic curricula. I love mentoring others, exploring new technologies like Logic Pro, and crafting compelling soundscapes that tell powerful stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Freelance
January 1, 1996 - June 13, 2024
Conducted 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, 2024
Freelance 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).
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer
January 1, 1996 - Present
Conducted 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 - Present
Freelance 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.
Recording Studio Arranger and Producer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Directed 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, 2025
Led 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.
Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University
December 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025
Taught 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, 2012
Created 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, 2024
Arranged 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 at Independent / Various Studios
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 2024
Recording 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
September 15, 1977 - May 31, 1982
Major -composition and orchestration
Jazz Composition and Arranging at Grant McKuen University
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Conducting Summer Studies at Conducting Summer Studies with Gunther Schuller
July 15, 1988 - August 8, 1988
Conducting Studies at San Jose State University
September 15, 1987 - May 15, 1988
Studied with Robert Sayre
Adjunct Professor of Composition and Orchestration at Northwest University
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2013
Film Scoring and Scoring for Video Games at New York University (NYU)
June 15, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Cinematic and Video Game Orchestration
Scoring for Video Games at New York University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

worked for BUNGIE with Destiny One and Two
April 15, 2016 - July 2, 2021
Orchestrator, Consultant, Composing credits
Desert Theater Award Nomination
May 30, 1997 - May 30, 1997
Best Musical Director
Independent Film Award
August 1, 2018 - August 16, 2018
Independant Music Awards
Nominated for Dove Award
April 15, 1995 - April 15, 1995
Best Musical
Symphonic Commissions in Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Over 50 published compositions and 3 musicals
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other