Ciarán Jordan-McDermott

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I am a versatile composer and music director with 7+ years in the Irish music and theatre scene, blending classical, jazz, and rock/metal influences to create original scores and dynamic live performances.

About

I am a versatile composer and music director with 7+ years in the Irish music and theatre scene, blending classical, jazz, and rock/metal influences to create original scores and dynamic live performances. I specialize in crafting cinematic, emotionally resonant scores for theatre productions, orchestrating arrangements, and leading collaborative ensembles from rehearsal to stage.

I thrive in diverse teams, cultivating a supportive, creative atmosphere and coordinating cross-functional colleagues to deliver polished productions. I am passionate about nurturing talent, engaging audiences, and expanding the artistic possibilities of every project through thoughtful leadership and innovative collaboration.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined November 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseIntermediate
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Band Leader · The Dublin Band / The Hothouse Flowers collaboratorsJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Led diverse ensembles across festivals and community events; fostered collaborative creativity, raised on-stage performance quality, and coordinated cross-functional team efforts to realize creative visions.

Actor · Apple TV: Bad SistersJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Non-speaking, minor character in 2022 production; contributed to on-set rehearsals and performance energy.

Education· 7

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) · Dundalk Institute Of Technology2019 – 2024
Grade 8 Music Theory Diploma · Royal Irish Academy of Music2012 – 2019
Grade 8 Violin Diploma · Royal Irish Academy of Music2012 – 2019
Grade 8 Guitar · Royal Irish Academy of Music2019

Certifications and awards

Grade 8 in Acting and Drama2015 – 2019

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