I am an award-winning composer with extensive collaborations in film, dance-theatre, and multi-artist performances. My output centers on orchestral and chamber works that have been performed, recorded, and broadcast across the U.S. and abroad. I bring a project-focused mindset to every commission, along with a deep reservoir of composing experience, a mastery of craft, and a collaborative, budget-conscious approach. I offer quick turnaround, a willingness to revise and refine, and deliverables including printed sheet music, backing tracks, and individual vocal tracks for learning or production use.

David Berlin

I am an award-winning composer with extensive collaborations in film, dance-theatre, and multi-artist performances. My output centers on orchestral and chamber works that have been performed, recorded, and broadcast across the U.S. and abroad. I bring a project-focused mindset to every commission, along with a deep reservoir of composing experience, a mastery of craft, and a collaborative, budget-conscious approach. I offer quick turnaround, a willingness to revise and refine, and deliverables including printed sheet music, backing tracks, and individual vocal tracks for learning or production use.

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I am an award-winning composer with extensive collaborations in film, dance-theatre, and multi-artist performances. My output centers on orchestral and chamber works that have been performed, recorded, and broadcast across the U.S. and abroad.

I bring a project-focused mindset to every commission, along with a deep reservoir of composing experience, a mastery of craft, and a collaborative, budget-conscious approach. I offer quick turnaround, a willingness to revise and refine, and deliverables including printed sheet music, backing tracks, and individual vocal tracks for learning or production use.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chair, Music Department at North Allegheny School District
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1982
Led department operations, managed budget, supervised staff and in-service training; developed gifted education program; served on national standards committees; coordinated curriculum and events.
Coordinator, Composer-In-Residence Program at North Allegheny School District
December 31, 1986 - December 30, 1999
Coordinated a Composer-In-Residence program, facilitating collaboration with visiting composers and students.

Education

D.M.A. in Music Composition at West Virginia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
M.F.A. in Music Composition at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1972
M.F.A. in Music Education at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1969
B.F.A. in Music Education at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1965
B.F.A. in Applied Music (French Horn) at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1964

Qualifications

International Electronic Music Plus Festival
January 24, 1975 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services