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Hi, I’m Evan, a screen composer and sound designer specializing in adaptive music, psychoacoustics, and microtonality for interactive media and film. I craft scores that respond to narrative cues, using modular timbres, controlled dissonance, and voice leading to guide emotion.
I have studied music history, ethnomusicology, and philosophy at The King’s University, with a focus on microtonality and performance. Through projects like Reading The Rainbows and Inmost Projekt, I explore how psychoharmonic theory shapes narratives, and I am currently pursuing a mentorship with the Screen Composers Guild of Canada to deepen my practice and community.
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Work Experience
Tree Planter & Grounds Maintenance at Sherwood Nurseries
April 29, 2023 - August 31, 2024Transport, plant and fertilize trees, shrubs and perennials on site, according to project specifications or customer demands. Weed management, stock unloading and management, plant maintenance.
Recording Engineer at Word
January 26, 2026 - February 8, 2026Executed live mixing for a local band (Word ) during rehearsal, including gain staging, EQ, and panning.
Session Saxophonist at Cooking Balconys
February 22, 2026 - March 28, 2026Performed on soprano and alto saxophone at Wye Community Hall with a local band (Cooking Balconys ).
Session Saxophonist at UofA’s Writer in Residence Program
March 5, 2026 - April 1, 2026Performed Robert Muczynski’s Fuzzette the Tarantula on alto saxophone as a part of a small ensemble. Performed in the intermission of the UofA's Writer in Residence Program 50th Anniversary event.
Classical Saxophone Soloist at North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA)
February 13, 2023 - February 15, 2023Was invited to perform solo classical saxophone repertoire as a part of the NASA 2023 saxophone conference, and was subsequently coached on saxophone technique publicly by Claude Delangle.
Podcast Composer at The King's University
July 13, 2023 - March 23, 2024Composer of several tracks for "Reading the Rainbows," a podcast produced by Dr. Heather Looy of The King's University.
Screen Composer Mentee at Screen Composer Guild of Canada
December 14, 2025 - PresentPaired with screen composer and sound ecologist Jonathan Kawchuk through the SCGC’s competitive mentorship program. Has provided professional skills exchange, career guidance, and community development. Developed microtonal scales based on the resonant frequencies of Parasaurolophus dinosaur skulls.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Music Major at The King's University
September 7, 2020 - May 24, 2024Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Philosophy at The King's University
September 7, 2020 - May 24, 2024Qualifications
Classically Trained Saxophonist
September 7, 2014 - April 24, 2023Private instrument instruction lead by Dr. Charles Stolte. Was trained using classical methodology to achieve performance mastery. Had many solo performances, won competitions and performed at the NASA saxophone conference in 2023.
Theory of Music Composition
June 2, 2020 - May 24, 2024Received private instruction in music composition techniques by the head of the music department Dr. Charles Stolte. These studies focused on the development of methodologies for composing adaptive soundtrack music, as well as the practice of traditional techniques for motif generation and variation. This refined my ability to create, structure, and evolve musical ideas systematically to convey and support narrative.
Music History Studies
January 8, 2021 - May 24, 2024Completed comprehensive coursework on western classical music history, covering musical developments from the earliest recorded music through to the 21st century. This provided a strong understanding of the historical patterns of music evolution, enabling me to recognize current trends, draw from historical music practices, and develop the music of the future.
Philosophical Comprehension
September 7, 2020 - May 24, 2024Completed a Minor in Philosophy, developing advanced systematic reasoning, analytical depth, and conceptual nuance. Among these, Symbolic Logic & Metaphysics have particular relevance for Sound Design as they cultivate the ability to articulate highly meaningful and abstract ideas through methodical creative processes.
Microtonality & Ethnomusicology Studies
January 8, 2021 - May 24, 2024Conducted research on 20th century microtonal composers, on the history of music temperament, the tuning & philosophy of Indonesian Gamelan, and Mongolian folk music. Also attended advanced seminars on Persian classical music theory. These studies played a major role in establishing the foundations that my current research is built on.
Psychoharmonic Theory & Analysis Research
May 16, 2020 - November 28, 2025Musicological investigation and development of theory that rationalizes and quantizes musical pathos, and its affect on the listener. Psychoharmonic Analysis seeks to uncover how music affects emotions through the intersection of physics, psychology, and systematic musicology. It is accomplished through the analysis of harmonic ratios which are the building blocks for nearly all musical systems. By understanding these relationships, musicians can systematically evoke emotion through the deliberate manipulation of internal musical mechanisms.
Theory of Pan-harmonicentrism Research
September 22, 2022 - November 28, 2025Musicological investigation into the universal centrality of harmonics across global and historical musical traditions. This research reveals that while nearly all music is fundamentally grounded in harmonics, many complex musical systems utilize them in ways that are completely foreign to Western music tradition. Exploring this unveils an expansive realm of harmonic potential that sadly remains untouched due to standard practice and technological inconveniences. This potential should be utilized in modern sound design to bring new stories to life.
Dynamic Intonation Research
February 14, 2021 - November 28, 2025Musicological investigation and development of theoretical framework that expands the current understanding of music to encapsulate an infinitely expansive harmonic palette. This approach enables the creation of dynamically tuned music, composed purely with harmonic relationships rather than fixed scale intervals. This results in music that is more resonant, expressive and nuanced. It can characterize emotions and concepts that listeners have previously not had the privilege of experiencing through music. This music was not historically possible until recent technological developments.
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming
Produced several short tracks for the psychology podcast “Reading the Rainbows”. The tracks were to be used for introduction, conclusion, and moments of transition. Each piece was inspired by the color spectrum and depicted through Greek music modes, each offering a distinct harmonic palette, that can be likened to color. The podcast was hosted by Dr. Heather Looy and produced by The King’s University.
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