I am a multi-award-winning composer, conductor, and violist with over a decade of experience in orchestral, electronic, and hybrid music for film, visual media, and immersive projects. With a strong classical background and more than 25 years of viola performance, I bring expressive musicality, dramatic sensitivity, and a refined sense of texture to every score. My work combines cinematic orchestral writing, electronics, and contemporary sound design, with a focus on emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. I work from a professional-grade studio and have extensive experience in composition, production, sound design, and audiovisual collaboration, allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery.

Deniz Çağlarcan

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I am a multi-award-winning composer, conductor, and violist with over a decade of experience in orchestral, electronic, and hybrid music for film, visual media, and immersive projects. With a strong classical background and more than 25 years of viola performance, I bring expressive musicality, dramatic sensitivity, and a refined sense of texture to every score. My work combines cinematic orchestral writing, electronics, and contemporary sound design, with a focus on emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. I work from a professional-grade studio and have extensive experience in composition, production, sound design, and audiovisual collaboration, allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery.

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I am a multi-award-winning composer, conductor, and violist with over a decade of experience in orchestral, electronic, and hybrid music for film, visual media, and immersive projects. With a strong classical background and more than 25 years of viola performance, I bring expressive musicality, dramatic sensitivity, and a refined sense of texture to every score.

My work combines cinematic orchestral writing, electronics, and contemporary sound design, with a focus on emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling. I work from a professional-grade studio and have extensive experience in composition, production, sound design, and audiovisual collaboration, allowing me to support projects from concept to final delivery.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor at University of California
September 27, 2021 - January 3, 2026
Taught electronic music, music theory, and composition.
Music and Visual Studio Assistant at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Provided support for the music and visual studio, contributing to real-time audiovisual projects and assisting with immersive sound design workflows across multi-channel setups.
Conductor Assistant at Central Michigan University Community Music School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Assisted in conducting activities, rehearsals, and ensemble preparation, contributing to program organization and outreach.
Member of Concert Setup and Recording Crew at Bilkent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Participated in concert setup and recording, ensuring high-quality audio capture and smooth stage operations.
Hosting Artist Residency at Bilkent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Hosted artist residencies, coordinating schedules, technical needs, and artist support.
Guest Violist at Bilkent Symphonic Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Performed as guest violist, contributing to standard and contemporary repertoire.
Assistant of Yiğit Aydın (Digitizing Manuscripts of Adnan Saygun) at Bilkent Saygun Center
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Digitized manuscripts and supported archival research projects.
Score Reader / Recording Crew at Bilkent Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Handled score reading and recording duties for concerts and sessions.
Composer and Sound Designer at Privatefish (Indie game company)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Composed music and designed sounds for indie game projects.

Education

Ph.D. – Composition at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
M.S. – Media Arts and Technology at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
M.M. – Viola at Central Michigan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
M.A. – Composition at Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts
January 1, 2016 - August 15, 2019
B.M. – Viola at Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 5 – Piano and Theory
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    paper Chasing Whales

    Composed the full original score for Chasing Whales, a 40-minute documentary, creating music for the entire film from beginning to end.

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