I'm Racer Soares, a composer for new media and hands-on audio/visual technician based in Arlington, MA. I recently earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media from UMass Lowell and have built practical experience in live events, broadcasting, and community media through ACMI and Tsonga Center. I love collaborating across art and tech to create engaging media, from original scores and sound design to camera work and live streams. I'm eager to contribute to entry-level roles in audio/visual, advertising/marketing, or performance/event production. I bring a versatile mix of technical and creative skills, including field recording, mixing, and editing, along with on-stage performance and event production. I'm passionate about high-quality media and eager to contribute to team-driven projects in fast-paced environments.

Racer Soares

I'm Racer Soares, a composer for new media and hands-on audio/visual technician based in Arlington, MA. I recently earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media from UMass Lowell and have built practical experience in live events, broadcasting, and community media through ACMI and Tsonga Center. I love collaborating across art and tech to create engaging media, from original scores and sound design to camera work and live streams. I'm eager to contribute to entry-level roles in audio/visual, advertising/marketing, or performance/event production. I bring a versatile mix of technical and creative skills, including field recording, mixing, and editing, along with on-stage performance and event production. I'm passionate about high-quality media and eager to contribute to team-driven projects in fast-paced environments.

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I’m Racer Soares, a composer for new media and hands-on audio/visual technician based in Arlington, MA. I recently earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition for New Media from UMass Lowell and have built practical experience in live events, broadcasting, and community media through ACMI and Tsonga Center. I love collaborating across art and tech to create engaging media, from original scores and sound design to camera work and live streams. I’m eager to contribute to entry-level roles in audio/visual, advertising/marketing, or performance/event production.

I bring a versatile mix of technical and creative skills, including field recording, mixing, and editing, along with on-stage performance and event production. I’m passionate about high-quality media and eager to contribute to team-driven projects in fast-paced environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Crew Member at Tsonga Center
January 1, 2024 - Present
Operates cameras for events and provides replays for referees during games.
Intern at Arlington Community Media Inc. (ACMi)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Facilitated production of shows, meetings, media, and events.
Live Streams Facilitator / Bass & Percussion at St. Eulalia Church
January 1, 2021 - Present
Facilitates live streams; plays bass and percussion.
Electronic Sound Effects Contributor at Giddy Dorai
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provides electronic sound effects for metal band celebrating Japanese culture and anime.
Volunteer Event Producer / Sound Lead at Ukulele Union of Boston / Strummerville Ukulele Club / Watch City Ukulele
January 1, 2018 - Present
Facilitates event production, oversees sound quality, leads songs at meet ups.
Bass & Percussion at Saint Camillus Church
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2020
Played bass and percussion.
Backstage / Performer at Arlington High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Theatre, band, orchestra; backstage crew, actor/performer.
Facilitator / Performer at Arlington Children’s Theatre (ACT)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Facilitated live performances and film/ad production; actor.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Massachusetts Lowell
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment