A film and media composer specialising in big, orchestral cinematic composition, orchestration, and production, either for live musicians or using professional sample libraries. Previous work includes indie films, TV documentaries, and theatre productions. Currently studying for a Professional Certificate in Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV from Berklee College of Music - awarded the Berklee Paul Schmeling Scholarship. Previously graduated from Lancaster University, UK, with a Bachelor of Music degree.…

A. D. Smith

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A film and media composer specialising in big, orchestral cinematic composition, orchestration, and production, either for live musicians or using professional sample libraries. Previous work includes indie films, TV documentaries, and theatre productions. Currently studying for a Professional Certificate in Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV from Berklee College of Music - awarded the Berklee Paul Schmeling Scholarship. Previously graduated from Lancaster University, UK, with a Bachelor of Music degree.…

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A film and media composer specialising in big, orchestral cinematic composition, orchestration, and production, either for live musicians or using professional sample libraries.

Previous work includes indie films, TV documentaries, and theatre productions.

Currently studying for a Professional Certificate in Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV from Berklee College of Music - awarded the Berklee Paul Schmeling Scholarship.

Previously graduated from Lancaster University, UK, with a Bachelor of Music degree.

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Work Experience

Freelance Film & Media Composer at A. D. Smith
July 1, 2022 - Present
Indie films, documentaries, and theatre productions.
Bandleader and Composer at Coffee & Mango
November 25, 2020 - Present
Bandleader, composer and bassist of Coffee & Mango - an all-original Jazz-Funk Fusion project.
Bandleader & Songwriter at West Gondwana Dance Band
April 1, 2019 - November 22, 2021
Bandleader, songwriter, singer and guitarist of West Gondwana Dance Band - an all-original African, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American ensemble.
Professional Performing Musician at (Freelance)
August 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance performing musician - bass guitar, double bass, electric/acoustic guitars, piano/keyboards/vocals - wedding, function, parties, special events

Education

Bachelor of Music at Lancaster University
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007
Professional Certificate in Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2027
(in progress)

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming
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