I am a composer known for impactful scores in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and educated at the University of Southern California, I quickly made a name for myself by skillfully blending traditional orchestral elements with modern sounds in my music.
My music has garnered many awards across the industry, most notably a recent GRAMMY award for the soundtrack album Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. My compositional style is recognized for its depth and ability to enhance narratives across different media and is marked by memorable melodies and robust harmonies that have received praise from both critics and audiences. Dedicated to evolving music in entertainment, I continue to work with top directors and producers across the industry.
Notable Past Music Scoring Projects:
Video Games:
- MultiVersus (2024)
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023) - GRAMMY Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) - SCL Award for Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media & G.A.N.G. Award for Music of the Year
- Star Wars: Battlefront series (1: 2015 & 2: 2017) - 2016 G.A.N.G. Awards for Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, & Best Instrumental Score
- Halo Wars 2 (2017)
- Epic Mickey series (1: 2010 & 2: 2012)
Film Scores:
- Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)
- The Final Wish (2018)
- The Call (2020)
Television Scores:
- Wilfred (2011); 13 episodes
- Neighbors from Hell (2010); 9 episodes
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2023 GRAMMY® Win!
Music Composer for the GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING RECORDING
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
66th GRAMMY AWARDS® YEAR 2023
As a composer for *[Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,](https://www.twine.net/signin I drew on over a decade of experience crafting original music inspired by the iconic Star Wars sound established by John Williams without using any of his existing music. While staying true to the franchise’s rich musical tradition, I composed entirely original music to seamlessly fit within the Star Wars universe. Rooted in thematic storytelling and brought to life by innovative orchestral techniques, my work help capture the essence of the saga’s long-established traditions.
From start to finish, my role as an orchestral composer on this project entailed:
- Composing music from the project’s director for the London Symphony Orchestra
- Demo’ing the compositions by creating realistic mockups for director approval
- Orchestrating the music into printable sheet music notation for a conductor and every individual musician
- Attending the final recording sessions at the renowned **[Abbey Road Studios](https://www.twine.net/signin with the 80+ piece orchestra
- Giving direct musical feedback to the musicians and conductor for improving their performance during recording takes
- Advising the mixing engineer on any improvements need for the final deliverable mixes
"A long time ago in a development meeting far, far away, we first envisioned a score for SW Jedi: Survivor that would take the music of Star Wars to the next level. With your invaluable contribution, we brought it all the way to the GRAMMYS.
With gratitude and respect for your skill and enthusiasm,
***[Steve Schnur,](https://www.twine.net/signin Worldwide Executive, President EA Music Group
While this is not my first time composing in this way for other Star Wars projects, it has been an incredible honor to receive recognition from *[The Recording Academy™](https://www.twine.net/signin with a GRAMMY® award for my musical compositions
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