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Music typesetter, engraver, and composer with extensive experience in music publishing, specializing in Dorico/Finale-based engraving, proofreading, and print-ready music design. I also create original soundtracks and arrangements for film, video, radio, and recordings, with hands-on orchestration and production support.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Work Experience
Music Director at Blue Apple Players
September 1, 1983 - April 1, 1985Supervised all music rehearsals and arranged songs for live children’s theatrical performances. Accompanied performers on stage with electronic keyboard and developed musical transitions and incidental music. Created lead sheets from director’s prompts and prerecorded melodies.
Musigraph Graphic Artist at Musigraph
May 1, 1980 - September 1, 1982Hand-inked slurs, ties, and beams for engraved music. Prepared paste-ups, typed lyrics, and formatted performance markings, supporting music layout, typography, and engraving production workflows.
Graphic Artist at Musigraph
May 1, 1980 - September 1, 1982Hand-inked slurs, ties, and beams for engraved music. Prepared paste-ups, typed lyrics, and formatted performance markings. Developed strong skills in layout and typography and gained valuable experience in the music publishing industry.
President, Producer, and Director at Music By Design (Established 1973)
January 1, 1973 - PresentManage business operations and schedule/tracking to completion for music projects. Design, typeset, and proof music for print to ensure accuracy and clarity. Create original soundtracks and arrangements for video, film, radio, and recordings. Direct recording sessions and contract professional musicians (including members of the Louisville Orchestra). Typeset and edit hundreds of works for multiple publishers across genres, including hymns, anthems, piano and instrumental collections, handbell materials, and orchestral/band scores.
President, Producer, and Director at Music By Design
January 1, 1973 - June 6, 2024Managed all aspects of business operations including scheduling and tracking projects to completion. Designed, typeset, and proofed music for print ensuring accuracy and clarity. Created original soundtracks and arrangements for video, film, radio, and recordings. Directed recording sessions, contracting professional musicians including members of the Louisville Orchestra. Key achievements include producing original soundtracks for various productions and typesetting hundreds of musical pieces for major publishers. Produced custom arrangements for churches, children’s theatre groups, and national organizations. Hand-copied music for prominent composers and organizations such as Louisville Orchestra and Kentucky Opera Association.
Education
BM at University of Louisville
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1979MM at University of Louisville
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1979BM, MM (Music Theory and Composition) at University of Louisville
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1979Qualifications
Member, ASCAP
January 1, 2013 - July 6, 2025Member, International Christian Visual Media Association (ICVM)
January 11, 1993 - July 6, 2025Former Member of Louisville Federation of Musicians Local 11-637
January 11, 2010 - July 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
Composed all music for the promo film
Composed music, wrote script, cast talent, and produced trailer
Composed and produced all music for the film.
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