I am a dedicated music composer and educator with years of experience creating original scores for film, animation, theatre, and advertising. I collaborate closely with performers to shape sound, texture, and mood, delivering music that supports storytelling across media. Beyond composing, I have led choirs, taught piano and music theory, and produced and directed short films and documentaries in Greece and internationally. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy translating ideas into sonic experiences.

Maria Boua

I am a dedicated music composer and educator with years of experience creating original scores for film, animation, theatre, and advertising. I collaborate closely with performers to shape sound, texture, and mood, delivering music that supports storytelling across media. Beyond composing, I have led choirs, taught piano and music theory, and produced and directed short films and documentaries in Greece and internationally. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy translating ideas into sonic experiences.

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I am a dedicated music composer and educator with years of experience creating original scores for film, animation, theatre, and advertising. I collaborate closely with performers to shape sound, texture, and mood, delivering music that supports storytelling across media. Beyond composing, I have led choirs, taught piano and music theory, and produced and directed short films and documentaries in Greece and internationally. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy translating ideas into sonic experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals. Ensured music is played at the right speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch.
Music Teacher / Conductor of the children’s choir at Children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades)
December 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir.
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Professor of Music Theory position involving teaching and mentoring students in music theory.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provided creative and supportive instruction tailored to each student focusing on technique, repertoire, and theory.
Check in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport company - Corfu International Airport
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Handled check-in services for passengers at the airport.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals, ensuring music was played at the right speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch.
Music Teacher (Conductor of the children’s choir) at Lefkimmi (Riglades), Corfu Greece
December 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades).
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Taught music theory.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provided creative and supportive instruction tailored to each student, focusing on technique, repertoire, and theory.
Check-in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport company - Corfu International Airport - Ioannis Kapodistrias
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as a check-in agent at Corfu International Airport.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals. Ensured music was played at the right speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch.
Music Teacher at Children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades)
December 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir.
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Provided music theory education and guidance.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Creative and supportive instruction tailored to each student, focusing on technique, repertoire and theory.
Check in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as a check-in agent at Corfu International Airport Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 11, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals. Ensured music is played at the right speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch.
Music Teacher at Conductor of the children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades)
December 31, 2013 - July 11, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir.
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 11, 2025
Taught music theory at Philharmonic Society.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provided creative and supportive piano instruction tailored to individual students, focusing on technique, repertoire, and theory.
Music Composer, Director, Producer at Various Film and Animation Projects
December 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Composed music for various short films, animations, movies, and advertising promos. Directed and produced documentaries including 'L’art des Mains' and 'The Jews of Corfu'. Worked on film and animation projects from 2008 to 2024.
Check in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport company - Corfu International Airport - Ioannis Kapodistrias
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as a check-in agent at Corfu airport handling customer services and check-in procedures.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 11, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals. Ensured music is played at the right speed, volume, rhythm and pitch.
Music Teacher / Conductor of the children’s choir at Lefkimmi Philharmonic Society
December 31, 2013 - July 11, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades).
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 11, 2025
Taught music theory to students.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Creative and supportive instruction tailored to each student, focusing on technique, repertoire and theory.
Check in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport company - Corfu International Airport
January 1, 2021 - Present
Handled check in activities at Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
December 31, 2012 - July 11, 2025
Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals. Ensured music is played at the right speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch.
Music Teacher (Conductor of the children’s choir) at Children’s choir of Lefkimmi (Riglades)
December 31, 2013 - July 11, 2025
Conducted and rehearsed children’s choir.
Professor of Music Theory at Philharmonic Society of Mantzaros
December 31, 2016 - July 11, 2025
Teaching music theory to students.
Piano Teacher at Conservatory of Corfu
January 1, 2009 - Present
Provided creative and supportive piano instruction tailored to each student, focusing on technique, repertoire, and theory.
Check in Agent at Skyserv/Swissport Company - Corfu International Airport
December 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Worked as a check-in agent.
Music Teacher at Primary Education of Corfu and Crete
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals. Ensured music was played at the correct speed, volume, rhythm and pitch.
Conductor of the children’s choir at Lefkimmi (Riglades) Philharmonic Society
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Conducted and rehearsed Lefkimmi children’s choir.
Professor of Music Theory at Mantzaros Philharmonic Society
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Teaching and supervising music theory for society members.
Producer/Director at Polytechnio University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Producer and improvisational performer for Eros or Nothing concerts.
Producer/Director at Patras Film Festival
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Producer and director of the short film Prova Generale (October 2008) – director: Marietta Pappa
Music Composer at Modern Dance Theater (Corfu)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Music composition for the Modern Dance Theater in Corfu entitled: Les Formes Earth, Sky, Ocean, as part of the Master's thesis.
Composer/Performer at Athens Art Odyssea International Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
In collaboration with poet Sofia Linospori; poetry and improvisations on the piano.
Music Composer at Film – As if a Performance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Score for the film – director: Marietta Pappa
Music Composer at Unconditional (short film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Score for the short film – director: Geoff Ward
Music Composer at Walking with You (Breast Cancer Competition short film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Score for the Dubai-short film; Distinction First Prize - director: Vasilis Bloumis
Music Composer at Who Am I (Film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Musical score for the movie – director: Andreas Katsikoudis
Music Composer at The Leaf and The Poplar (Animation)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Score for the animation – director: Eirini Vianelli
Music Composer at Happiness for Sale (Film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Score for the movie – director: Persa Griba
Music Composer at To Asterospito (Children’s Theater)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Score for the theatre production – Crysa Pantsiou
Music Composer at The Cigar Factory
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Score for the film – director: Vasilis Frogakis
Music Composer at Magenta
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Score for the film – director: Sofia Diaga
Music Composer at The Lotus
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Score for the film – director: Marietta Pappa
Music Composer at The Tale of Water
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Score for the animation – director: Nikos Radaios
Music Composer at Advertising Promo Videos
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Music composition for advertising promos
Music Composer at Fall 2 (Animation)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Score for the animation – director: Nikos Radaios
Music Composer at Night Grind (Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Score for the movie – director: George Evdoridis
Music Composer at Christmas Present (Animation)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Score for the animation – director: Konstantinos P Kakarountas
Director, Documentary Producer and Music Composer at L’art des Mains
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Director, documentary producer and music composer in Corfu
Assistant Director, Documentary Producer and Music Composer at The Jews of Corfu
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Assistant director, documentary producer and music composer
Music Composer at Bordello
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Score for the short film – director: Kosta Nikas
Producer and Director at Documentary about the Philharmonic (In progress)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Producer and director of a documentary about the Philharmonic

Education

Degree in Classical Piano at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master’s Degree in Sound Arts and Technologies at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree in Composition of Classical, Jazz and Performing Arts at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Music High School Diploma at Music High School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Classical Piano at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master’s Degree in Sound Arts and Technologies at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree in Composition of Classical, Jazz and Performing Arts at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Music High School Diploma at Music High School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Diploma at Music High School | Corfu, Greece
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Diploma at Music High School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Classical Piano at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master’s Degree in Sound Arts and Technologies at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree in Composition of Classical, Jazz and Performing Arts at Department of Music Studies of Ioanian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Degree at Music High School | Corfu, Greece
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Classical Piano at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master’s Degree in Sound Arts and Technologies at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree in Composition of Classical, Jazz and Performing Arts at Department of Music Studies of Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Music High School Diploma at Music High School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Classical Piano at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Master’s Degree in Sound Arts and Technologies at Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Composition of Electroacoustic Music for Modern Dance Theater at Ionian University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Degree in Composition of Classical, Jazz and Performing Arts at Ionian University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Fugue Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Counterpoint Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Harmony Degree at Corfu Conservatory
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Music High School at Music High School, Corfu
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
Active Musician at Mantzaros Philharmonic Society
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

TOEIC
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
TOEIC English Test
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Scholarship from IKY
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Participation in workshops, seminars, and festivals related to music composition and jazz piano-theory
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
TOEIC
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Honorary Award from the Rotary Club of Corfu
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Scholarship from IKY
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Participation in Summer Academy of the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Participation in educational program “Pythagoras” of the Department of Music Studies IP (ER.ME.E)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Participation in AthensArt Odyssea International Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Participation in International Film Poetry Festival of Athens
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Participation as Movie Selection Committee ICONA Animation festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lecturer at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar with theme “Music for Animation Stop Motion and Fiction Films”
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lecturer at Leeds Beccket University with theme “Music for Animation Stop Motion and Fiction Films”
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Lecturer at ADAF-Athens Digital Arts Festival with theme “Music for Animation Stop Motion and Fiction Films”
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
TOEIC English Test
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025
Honorary Award from the Rotary Club of Corfu
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Scholarship from IKY for performance in courses of TMS
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Participation in Summer Academy seminars of Ionian University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Participation in educational program 'Pythagoras' of Department of Music Studies IP (ER.ME. E.)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
TOEIC English
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025
TOEIC English Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025
TOEIC English Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - December 14, 2025
TOEIC 775
January 11, 2030 - December 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other