I tell stories through music. Whether it be comedy, drama, or educational, my compositions serve to expand and develop the audience’s world view. Throughout my career, I have honed my craft, evolving from a pianist and a music director to a composer and a producer. Through my unique blend of live and digital orchestrations, I seek to tell stories that leave a lasting impact and am looking for the opportunity to use my innovative, interactive musical skills to bring the melody, texture, and rhythm to your narrative.…

Ray Sharp

I tell stories through music. Whether it be comedy, drama, or educational, my compositions serve to expand and develop the audience’s world view. Throughout my career, I have honed my craft, evolving from a pianist and a music director to a composer and a producer. Through my unique blend of live and digital orchestrations, I seek to tell stories that leave a lasting impact and am looking for the opportunity to use my innovative, interactive musical skills to bring the melody, texture, and rhythm to your narrative.…

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I tell stories through music. Whether it be comedy, drama, or educational, my compositions serve to expand and develop the audience’s world view. Throughout my career, I have honed my craft, evolving from a pianist and a music director to a composer and a producer. Through my unique blend of live and digital orchestrations, I seek to tell stories that leave a lasting impact and am looking for the opportunity to use my innovative, interactive musical skills to bring the melody, texture, and rhythm to your narrative.

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Work Experience

Lead Pianist at United Methodist Church of Mansfield Youth Mission Week
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Performed as lead pianist during youth mission events from 2017-2020.
Composer and Conductor at Bass Performance Hall
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Composed and conducted musical performances for various events in 2017.
Composer, Pianist at Armed Forces Entertainment USO Tour
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Provided music entertainment for the US military during a tour in 2014.
Music Director, Composer, and Lead Pianist at Four Day Weekend
January 1, 1999 - Present
Responsible for directing musical performances, composing original music, and playing piano for various shows and events since 1999.
Music Director at Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church
January 1, 1994 - Present
Directing music for religious services and various concerts since 1994.

Education

Music in Media Degree at University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 1998 - January 6, 2026
Masters Level Film Scoring Program at Momentum
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Mixing and Mastering Orchestral Music at Dennis Sands
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Cinematic Composing at Cinematic Composing Music School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
at Tarrant County College
January 1, 1996 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    Matter of Time Orchestral Suite - Ray Sharp

    Matter of Time – Orchestral Suite is a composer-curated concert work drawn from thematic material written for the feature film Matter of Time. Adapted specifically for portfolio presentation, the suite highlights long-form storytelling, emotional development, and orchestral color while preserving the narrative spirit of the original score.

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    The Stones are Speaking Orchestral Suite - Music by Ray Sharp
    The Stones Are Speaking – Orchestral Suite is a cinematic concert work drawn from the documentary score of the same name. Built from thematic material developed for film, the suite expands the emotional arc through sweeping orchestration, organic textures, and a deep sense of historical weight—designed for both screen and stage. TheStonesAreSpeaking OrchestralSuite FilmToConcert DocumentaryScore OrchestralMusic CinematicMusic FilmComposer OriginalScore RaySharp…
    Music for Film - Voices of Valor
    Voices of Valor is a short documentary honoring military service through personal testimony and music. The score blends intimate textures with restrained orchestral elements to support reflection, resilience, and lived experience—always serving the voice first. VoicesOfValor DocumentaryScore FilmComposer MilitaryStories VeteranVoices EmotionalScoring ShortFilm OriginalScore ComposerLife…