MARIA PRISCILLA BETEKENENG

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I am an enthusiastic, self-taught composer who loves crafting leitmotifs that enhance storytelling. I’m eager to collaborate and grow across various musical styles.

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I am an enthusiastic, self-taught composer who loves crafting leitmotifs that enhance storytelling. I’m eager to collaborate and grow across various musical styles.

I thrive in collaborative settings, bring strong musical theory and orchestration skills, and enjoy turning ideas into cohesive, expressive musical themes for film, stage, and media.

  • Joined January 2020

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

“Riot Part 3: Resentment,” featuring Kush Dave, strikes like a charged whisper in the night—raw, unresolved, and alive with emotional tension. The title alone—“Resentment”—speaks volumes, hinting at an undercurrent of emotional unrest, simmering just beneath the surface. It’s a cinematic snapshot of conflict: the echoes of hurt, frustration, and power imbalances frozen in time.

This part of the Riot series likely serves as the emotional fulcrum—where rising tension tips into open resistance. My compositional nuance, paired with Kush Dave’s visceral presence, suggests a dynamic interplay between introspection and impulse. Imagine layered instrumentation or minimalist motifs that swell into a charged crescendo—capturing both restraint and release.

The song feels like it exists in the moment before the storm—like the crackling stillness before a riot. It’s not just music; it’s a statement, a gathering of emotion, and an unspoken dialogue with power, pain, and that dangerous moment when resentment transforms into action.

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“War of Warriors” is an electrifying anthem that blends cinematic intensity with raw lyrical energy. Featuring Kush Dave, the track captures the spirit of resilience, courage, and unbreakable willpower in the face of adversity. With its powerful beats, epic atmosphere, and commanding vocal delivery, the song paints a vivid picture of strength and determination—making it not just music to hear, but an experience to feel.

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Selenophile means “a person who loves the moon” 🌕. This song This piece is a serenade to the night sky, weaving soundscapes that feel like moonlight brushing your skin. There is a change of tempo to increase the dynamic feeling.

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I specifically composed Huma Itah Ulu Kalimantan (which means "Our Home, Kalimantan") with Sapek (a Kalimantan traditional guitar) for the City of Balikpapan Government’s official YouTube livestream for Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Ceremony

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“Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat” is a Latin phrase that means “fortune favors the bold.” As I submit this portfolio for music school, I hope this humble song will inspire and uplift your spirit as you embark on a new journey in 2025.

Wishing you a joyful and prosperous New Year ahead!

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It’s another one of my portfolios for music school admission.

I created a polyrhythm with melodic percussion instruments, which is the highlight of this song.

Hope you enjoy it!

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Work experience· 14 roles

Performer / Featured Artist · Huma Itah Ulu KalimantanAug 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos

Featured prior to the City Government of Balikpapan's YouTube Live Stream for Indonesia's 80th Anniversary (Aug 17, 2025) and later at the Inauguration of Civil Servants and related ceremonies (Aug 28, 2025).

Freelance Music Composer · Balikpapan City GovernmentAug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 1 mo

Huma Itah Hulu Kalimantan was featured prior to the City Government of Balikpapan’s YouTube Live Stream of the Red and White Flag Lowering Ceremony for Indonesia’s 80th Anniversary on August 17, 2025. It was also featured in the City Government of Balikpapan’s YouTube Live Stream of the Inauguration of Civil Servants, Contract-based Government Employees, and the Presentation of Retirement Decrees on August 28, 2025.

Psalmist Singer · St. Martinus Church’s Psalmist Group BalikpapanDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos
Alto Singer · Joyful Choir BalikpapanJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Alto Singer & Asst. Choir Coach · St. Mary Immaculate BalikpapanJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Alto Singer · Vincentius Choir and Fatima Choir BandungJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Composer / Arranger / Orchestrator · Kush Dave CollaborationDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Composer / Arranger · Self-Production / CoversDec 2020 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Communication Studies · Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Yogyakarta, Indonesia2009 – 2014
Bachelor of Communication Studies · Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)2009 – 2014
Bachelor of Communication Studies · Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)2009 – 2014

Certifications and awards· 17

Composition Class2025
Vocal Training for Choir2024
Psalmist Singer & Vocal Coach Training2024
Vocal Class2024

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