I am Joshua Wei - Wen Tan, a multi-hyphenate musician currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. I hold a double major in Game & Interactive Media Scoring and Music Business (Management) with minors in Conducting and Creative Coding. My passion lies in bridging creative disciplines through music, immersive live performances, and game development. Throughout my career so far, I have led numerous collaborative projects, conducted orchestras, and delivered engaging interactive experiences that highlight cultural heritages and innovative techniques deeply rooted in research, lifelong learning and technology. I strive to build projects with narratives, designs and concepts anchored in storytelling.

Joshua Wei - Wen Tan

I am Joshua Wei - Wen Tan, a multi-hyphenate musician currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. I hold a double major in Game & Interactive Media Scoring and Music Business (Management) with minors in Conducting and Creative Coding. My passion lies in bridging creative disciplines through music, immersive live performances, and game development. Throughout my career so far, I have led numerous collaborative projects, conducted orchestras, and delivered engaging interactive experiences that highlight cultural heritages and innovative techniques deeply rooted in research, lifelong learning and technology. I strive to build projects with narratives, designs and concepts anchored in storytelling.

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I am Joshua Wei - Wen Tan, a multi-hyphenate musician currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. I hold a double major in Game & Interactive Media Scoring and Music Business (Management) with minors in Conducting and Creative Coding. My passion lies in bridging creative disciplines through music, immersive live performances, and game development.

Throughout my career so far, I have led numerous collaborative projects, conducted orchestras, and delivered engaging interactive experiences that highlight cultural heritages and innovative techniques deeply rooted in research, lifelong learning and technology. I strive to build projects with narratives, designs and concepts anchored in storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Upside Down Universe, Berklee College of Music
May 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Led a multidisciplinary project collaboration between Berklee, Emerson College and Massachusetts College of Art & Design, involving 7 teams and 105 students. Coordinated music, film, visuals, audio engineering, lighting, management, and marketing to produce a live-to-picture orchestral music performance with visual projections, surround sound, special effects, and interactive LED wristbands for an audience of approximately 1,100. Worked closely with composers, sound designers, and engineers while bridging creative departments to support the show's narrative and vision.
Music Director at Berklee ASEAN – Echoes of Home, Berklee College of Music
August 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Directed the first-ever collaboration and student-run production featuring cultural heritage clubs from ASEAN nations. Called various creative talents such as composers, arrangers, producers, and musicians to highlight rich traditions and unique musical identities. Analyzed scores, studied ethnic instruments and sampling techniques, managed DAW and live playback setups, and led rehearsals culminating in a performance at the Berklee Performance Center.
Percussion Manager at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra, Berklee College of Music
May 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Managed percussion section responsibilities including score preparation, instrument setup and assignment, leading sectional rehearsals, overseeing instrument rental and transportation for the largest student-run orchestra at Berklee, which won Campus Program of the Year (2024).
Music Director at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra, Berklee College of Music
May 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for repertoire selection, program planning, score preparation, conducting rehearsals and concerts, booking venues and rehearsal spaces, recruiting musicians, and leading the Executive Board alongside the Executive Director for the college's largest student-run orchestra.
Percussionist at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive 2024, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
August 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Performed as a percussionist in an inaugural orchestra of 94 musicians at Eastwood Scoring Stage, recording a tribute album and performing ’Ran Kan Kan (Tito Puente 100)’. Trained by industry professionals including Bob Leatherbarrow, Angel Velez, and Dennis Sands.
Composer at Jalan Journey, Singapore
July 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and delivered interactive learning experiences focusing on financial literacy, inclusivity, and sustainability for schools and team-building workshops across four countries. Empowered over 5,000 students in 45 schools. Awarded Champion of Good 2025, World Summit Awards Young Innovators 2024, Frederick H. Gloeckner Undergraduate Award, and National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards 2023.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2027

Qualifications

Best of Berklee: Rising Student Leader Award
April 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Music Business Division Achievement Award – Berklee College of Music
April 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Tibor Pusztai Conducting Award
March 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services