José Herring

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Award winning José Herring is a composer for film, streaming media, commercials, motion picture trailers and television.

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Award winning José Herring is a composer for film, streaming media, commercials, motion picture trailers and television. His work encompasses a variety of genres including science fiction, fantasy, thriller, crime, horror, adventure, comedy, and indie drama. His ability to work well with others in forwarding the filmmaker’s vision with music make him a go to choice for directors and producers in Hollywood and other growing media production centers around the world. He combines his training in classical music at The Juilliard School of Music with contemporary music sounds to meet the demands of any scoring assignment.

  • Joined June 2023

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 3

Goko Beat

jingle instrumental Trendy upbeat commercial Jingle for an Instagram Ad campaign. soundtrack music

  • Audio Mixer
  • Composer
  • Music Composer
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Music

José Herring (born December 31st 1967) is an American composer of film, streaming media and television scores. A prolific musician, he has worked in a number of genres, including Sci-Fi thriller (Ghostmaker), horror (Rugaru, Neighborhood Watch), comedy (Soul Talkin') as well as documentaries (No Time for Tears, Listen to the Hands of Our People). Prolific on the independent film scene, José Herring has scored over two dozen films, one TV series, 2 documentaries and a commercial spot that have played on NBC Universal Networks, HBO, PBS, National Geographic Television, as well as foreign and domestic distribution. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Arizona, José studied music at The Julliard School of Music in New York City. "Because of my diverse background music to me is a well of unlimited possibilities. The trick is to find that combination of sounds and notes that is perfect for each project. If it works, do it."

  • Audio Mixer
  • Music Composer
  • Musician

Work experience· 4 roles

Assistant Sound Designer / Additional Composer · Clay Duncan Music / Remote Control ProductionsJan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Worked as an assistant sound designer and additional composer for Clay Duncan, Steve Joblonsky, and Hans Zimmer on various major motion picture projects.

Tutor · The Enrichment Center / Life Improvement CenterJan 2001 – Jan 2010 · 9 yrs 1 mo

Tutored adults and children to improve basic communications skills and literacy.

Orchestrator and ConductorJan 1995 – Jan 2000 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Worked on albums and toured with bands and artists including American and solo artists such as Toni Braxton, as well as other rock and R&B artists.

Film and Television ComposerJan 1995 – Present · 31 yrs 11 mos

Education

Master's Degree in Music · The Juilliard School of Music1987 – 1993
Music Education and Performance · University of Arizona1985 – 1987

Certifications and awards

Best Original Score — San Francisco Short Film Festival2030 – 2026

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