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I am Taylor Kirkwood, an international award-winning composer and graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Music. I have extensive experience in live musical performance and creative composition across video games, film, podcasts, rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Currently I compose for a video game company in Germany and have held music director roles for live theater productions and summer youth programs. I also write lyrics and music for musicals and other media, and I'm passionate about educating and mentoring students. I'm known for my collaborative approach, sense of humor, and ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors and teammates. I enjoy speaking with prospective students about music programs and have been invited to address audiences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I strive to create inclusive, creative rehearsal spaces and to help performers of all ages reach their goals.…I am Taylor Kirkwood, an international award-winning composer and graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Music. I have extensive experience in live musical performance and creative composition across video games, film, podcasts, rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Currently I compose for a video game company in Germany and have held music director roles for live theater productions and summer youth programs. I also write lyrics and music for musicals and other media, and I'm passionate about educating and mentoring students. I'm known for my collaborative approach, sense of humor, and ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors and teammates. I enjoy speaking with prospective students about music programs and have been invited to address audiences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I strive to create inclusive, creative rehearsal spaces and to help performers of all ages reach their goals.

Taylor Kirkwood

Music Composer, Soundtrack Musician, 3D Modeler, +6

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I am Taylor Kirkwood, an international award-winning composer and graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Music. I have extensive experience in live musical performance and creative composition across video games, film, podcasts, rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Currently I compose for a video game company in Germany and have held music director roles for live theater productions and summer youth programs. I also write lyrics and music for musicals and other media, and I'm passionate about educating and mentoring students. I'm known for my collaborative approach, sense of humor, and ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors and teammates. I enjoy speaking with prospective students about music programs and have been invited to address audiences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I strive to create inclusive, creative rehearsal spaces and to help performers of all ages reach their goals.…I am Taylor Kirkwood, an international award-winning composer and graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Music. I have extensive experience in live musical performance and creative composition across video games, film, podcasts, rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Currently I compose for a video game company in Germany and have held music director roles for live theater productions and summer youth programs. I also write lyrics and music for musicals and other media, and I'm passionate about educating and mentoring students. I'm known for my collaborative approach, sense of humor, and ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors and teammates. I enjoy speaking with prospective students about music programs and have been invited to address audiences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I strive to create inclusive, creative rehearsal spaces and to help performers of all ages reach their goals.

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I am Taylor Kirkwood, an international award-winning composer and graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Music. I have extensive experience in live musical performance and creative composition across video games, film, podcasts, rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Currently I compose for a video game company in Germany and have held music director roles for live theater productions and summer youth programs. I also write lyrics and music for musicals and other media, and I’m passionate about educating and mentoring students.

I’m known for my collaborative approach, sense of humor, and ability to build positive working relationships with supervisors and teammates. I enjoy speaking with prospective students about music programs and have been invited to address audiences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I strive to create inclusive, creative rehearsal spaces and to help performers of all ages reach their goals.

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Work Experience

Video Game Composer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at BIGPOINT GAMES

October 1, 2025 - Present

Composer for upcoming title “Skyrama Island Survival” (NDA); Write, mix and master tracks. Collaborate with a product owner and development team to create tracks that support levels and story sequences. Provide revisions to scores, mixes and masters until tracks are approved.

Video Game Composer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at ARITUDO GAMES

January 1, 2025 - Present

Composer for upcoming title “Tiny Leaves”; Collaborate with small indie dev team; Write music for levels and story sequences; Provide revisions to scores, mixes and masters.

Video Game Composer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at ANDREA PUTORTI GAMES

January 1, 2025 - Present

Composer for upcoming title “A Rooftop Tale”; Collaborate with small indie dev team; Write music for levels and story sequences; Provide revisions to scores, mixes and masters.

Video Game Composer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at PIXELATED OPUS LLC

April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Composer for video game “Summit: Steps of Solace”; Write mix and master tracks; Collaborate with small indie dev team; Write music for levels and story sequences; Provide revisions to scores, mixes and masters for the game until tracks are approved.

Film Score Composer at CLAIRE HAGGER Y FILMS

April 1, 2026 - Present

Write original score to short film - “Vivian.”; Collaborate with the director on themes, tone, and execution of the music; Mix and Master all tracks for film.

Musical Theater Music Director / Composer at ARTBARN COMMUNITY THEATRE

September 1, 2013 - Present

Teach songs and provide piano accompaniment to actors; Write original music and lyrics for original musicals; Perform with actors in final performances; Mentor actors and maintain positive rehearsal culture.

Spring Musical Theater Music Director / Composer at BOSTON THEATRE COMPANY

March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016

Wrote music for 2016 Spring production; Taught a Master Class in vocal technique; Accompanied performances on piano; Taught the music for the show.

Podcast Composer at HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS PODCAST

May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Write music for intro segue and outro sequences; Collaborate with a small production team on their vision for the podcast; Provide revisions; Mix and Master tracks.

Music Director / Organist / Choir Director / Arranger / Orchestrator at PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020

Lead an adult choir that rehearses twice a week; Create a culture that embraces risk-taking in a safe, friendly inclusive environment; Play/accompanied choir on organ and piano; Work with a reverend and congregation to plan community events; Arrange music for chamber ensemble.

Spring 2016 at BOSTON THEATRE COMPANY

March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016

Furnished music for 2016 Spring production; Taught master class in vocal technique; Accompanied performances on piano; Taught the music for the show.

Music Prep / Keyboard / Assistant at MUSIC ENGRAVING – for Royal Hartigan

February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012

Engraver/ Article Prep; Prepare scores for publication; Work with Sibelius notation; Learn new software under deadline pressure; Assisted in final phases of recording.

Film Scoring Assistant at Kareem Roustom

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Music prep for the film “May in the Summer”; Prepare spreads and parts for studio musicians; Work on Sundance film credit; Learn new software and adapt under deadlines.

New Directions Summer Youth Work Program Supervisor

June 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011

Supervise and lead all activities for a group of ten youth in a six-week summer program; Teach photo shop, magazine creation, and career exploration; Lead group meetings and assign roles; Mentor students and families.

Dream Out Loud (Center for the Arts) – After School Youth Program Music Educator / Team Mentor at DREAM OUT LOUD

May 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011

After school youth program focusing on creative performance-based art projects; mentor students toward performance goals; teach composition and song-writing; oversee field trips and events.