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Hi, I’m Liam Diethrich, a passionate composer and music educator with extensive experience in music composition, orchestration, and conducting. I’ve been fortunate to work with renowned musicians and institutions such as The Juilliard School and USC, deeply developing my skills in screen scoring and original music creation. My journey started early at the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, and I’ve continually honed my craft through diverse festivals and summer programs around the world.
I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity, from film scores to chamber music compositions. Teaching and mentoring young musicians has also been a rewarding part of my career, allowing me to share my knowledge and inspire the next generation. I’m always excited to explore new musical landscapes and contribute to impactful artistic ventures.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Assisted Film Composer at Christopher Young
December 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025Assisted esteemed film composer Christopher Young in refining mockups, contributing to the development and enhancement of film scoring projects.
Composer (Commissioned Original Works) at Edgewood Middle School
June 30, 2023 - July 9, 2025Commissioned to compose an original work for combined wind ensemble and orchestra, performed at the school re-opening ceremony.
Composer (Commissioned Original Works) at Illinois Music Educators Conference
December 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025Commissioned to compose an original work for young orchestras, presented at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in 2019.
Music Theory Instructor at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
June 30, 2020 - July 9, 2025Taught music theory to aspiring young musicians, helping enhance their understanding and application of musical concepts.
Student Mentor and Violin Instructor at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Young Music Scholars Program
June 30, 2020 - July 9, 2025Mentored students from underserved communities providing violin lessons and musical guidance to nurture talent and passion for music.
Musical Director & Pit Conductor at Highland Park High School
December 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025Led the musical direction and conducted orchestra and pit orchestra for major student-produced musical productions.
Assistant to Film Composer at Christopher Young
December 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025Assisted esteemed film composer Christopher Young in refining mockups, providing key support in music production processes in 2023.
Composer at Commissioned Works
December 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025Commissioned to compose original orchestral works for combined wind ensembles and orchestras performed at events such as Edgewood Middle School re-opening ceremony and the Illinois Music Educators Conference between 2019 and 2023.
Orchestral Transcriber & Arranger at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025Created orchestral transcriptions and arrangements for the conservatory's ensembles from 2017 to 2021, helping expand the repertoire and performance resources.
Music Theory Instructor at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
December 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Instructed music theory to conservatory students, fostering musical understanding and skills between 2019 and 2020.
Student Mentor and Violin Teacher at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
December 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025Mentored young musicians and provided violin instruction to students from underserved communities from 2016 to 2020.
Musical Director & Pit Conductor at Highland Park High School
December 31, 2019 - July 11, 2025Led musical direction and conducted pit orchestras for major student-produced musicals, ensuring successful performances in 2019.
Assisted Film Composer at Christopher Young
December 31, 2023 - July 20, 2025Assisted esteemed film composer Christopher Young in refining mockups of film scores, contributing to the precision and quality of musical presentations, 2023.
Composer (Commissioned Works) at Edgewood Middle School
January 31, 2023 - July 20, 2025Commissioned to compose an original work for combined wind ensemble and orchestra, performed at Edgewood Middle School reopening ceremony in Highland Park, IL.
Composer (Commissioned Works) at Illinois Music Educators Conference
December 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Commissioned to compose original work for young orchestras which was performed at the Illinois Music Educators Conference, 2019.
Music Theory Instructor at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
December 31, 2020 - July 20, 2025Instructed music theory to students, facilitating their understanding of composition and theory concepts, 2019-2020.
Student Mentor and Violin Teacher at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
December 31, 2020 - July 20, 2025Mentored students in the Young Music Scholars program and provided violin lessons to students from underserved communities, 2016-2020.
Musical Director and Pit Conductor at Highland Park High School
December 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Served as Musical Director and Pit Conductor of major student-produced musical (STUNTS), leading orchestra and pit musicians, 2019.
Education
BM Music Composition at The Juilliard School, New York, NY
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024High School Diploma at Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020Bachelor of Music at The Juilliard School
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024High School Diploma at Highland Park High School
January 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020BM Music Composition at The Juilliard School, New York, NY
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024High School Diploma at Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020Qualifications
Film Scoring Intensive Program
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024New York University Film Scoring Summer Program
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023GEMS Film Scoring Summer Program
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Atlantic Music Festival, Young Artists Music Festival for Music Composition
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Curtis Institute of Music Young Artists Music Festival
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019New York University Film, TV, and Video Game Scoring summer programs
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Interlochen Center for the Arts 6-week Composition program
June 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Interlochen Center for the Arts 6-week Advanced Strings Orchestra program
June 1, 2013 - July 31, 2016Rodgers & Hammerstein Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Gretchaninoff Memorial Prize
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Herman Karpel Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Bernstein Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Charles Pikler Violin Scholarship Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Jeremy Black Violin Scholarship Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Merit Scholarship, Interlochen Arts Camp, Advanced Strings Program
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Rodgers & Hammerstein Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Gretchaninoff Memorial Prize
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Herman Karpel Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Bernstein Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Charles Pikler Violin Scholarship Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Jeremy Black Violin Scholarship Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Merit Scholarship, Interlochen Arts Camp, Advanced Strings Program
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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