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I am Suzanne Edwards, a versatile music professional based in Portland, Oregon. I bring experience as a Producer, Music Director, Choral Conductor, Conductor, Music Educator, Emmy-winning Composer, and Country Singer-Songwriter.
I collaborate with writers and musicians across genres, write, produce, record and engineer projects from concept to mastered tracks, and manage publishing, licensing, and sync rights. I also mentor students and lead choirs and bands in church and school settings while building creative teams for film and television.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Latin
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Work Experience
Owner/Producer at Suzanne Edwards Production, Inc.
January 1, 2010 - PresentPrivate Clientele; songwriter, lyricist, composer, film composer, sound designer, producer, recording engineer; handles publishing, licensing and master rights.
Piano Accompanist at Hollywood Academy of Music
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017Piano accompaniment for students; collaborative musician across performances.
Choral Director / Music Educator at St. Malachy Catholic Church
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017Choral director and music educator for church choir.
Choral Director at Nativity Catholic Church
November 1, 2006 - November 1, 2013Choral director for Catholic church choir; teaching fundamentals, sight-singing, rhythm.
Choral Director at St. Columba Catholic Church and School
November 1, 2006 - September 2, 2012Choral director for church and school choirs; built music programs and led ensembles.
Pianist/Accompanist (Spanish Choir) at Ascension Catholic Church
November 1, 2021 - PresentRehearse and accompany the Spanish-speaking choir; liturgical music.
Pianist/Choral Accompanist at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Rehearse and accompany solo cantors; Catholic liturgy.
Choral Director, Piano & Marimba Instructor - Part-time at Alliance Charter Academy K12
October 3, 2018 - August 4, 2019Directed five choirs; taught piano classes and Orff Marimba Orchestra; used Google Classroom.
Choral Director and Band Director - 6 Month Contract at Estacada Middle School
August 15, 2019 - PresentDirected Beginning Choir, Advanced Choir, Beginning Band; focus on fundamentals; ensemble rehearsal.
Director of Music Education & Church Music at Catholic Churches in Archdiocese of Los Angeles
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017Directed English-speaking ministries and collaborated with Spanish choir directors; taught liturgical music; oversaw choir growth.
Education
Masters in Music – Choral Conducting (in process) at California State University, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Bachelor of Music Education at California State University, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026ProMedia Training - Avid Pro Tools at ProMedia Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026CSU GE Certification at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Certificate in Film Scoring at UCLA Extension
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Music Major at Pasadena City College
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Commercial Music at Capilano University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026National Piano Program at The Royal Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Qualifications
Helen E. Culver Music Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Emmy Award (Documentary Short 'Santa Monica Cares')
January 1, 2015 - June 5, 2026Emmy Award (PSA L.A. Toyloan)
January 1, 2011 - June 5, 2026Indiefest Award of Merit
January 1, 2012 - June 5, 2026Telly Award
January 1, 2012 - June 5, 2026North American Country Music Associations, Intl Songwriter’s Award
January 1, 2002 - June 5, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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