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Vince is a multi-instrumental musician from Penang, Malaysia. His experience began at age 2 when his father taught him to play the piano. A frequent contributor to the music scene, Vince has performed with the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Jazz Ensemble, and the Musica Sinfonietta for which he has also written music. He also performed with his family-run band the De Leon Jazz Experience with his father and brother. In 2016, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship, where he graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. There, he co-founded the Berklee Malaysian Association, and directed the college’s pioneering concert celebrating Malaysian music, Berklee Budaya. Inspired by the richness of counterpoint, composers like Shostakovich, video game music, as well as modern acts of all genres from Taylor Swift to Igorrr to Official HIGE DANdism, there is no boundary of genre that will keep Vince from exploring the vast possibilities of the sonic landscape. Vince is officially endorsed by Skytone Saxophones from Taiwan.…Vince is a multi-instrumental musician from Penang, Malaysia. His experience began at age 2 when his father taught him to play the piano. A frequent contributor to the music scene, Vince has performed with the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Jazz Ensemble, and the Musica Sinfonietta for which he has also written music. He also performed with his family-run band the De Leon Jazz Experience with his father and brother. In 2016, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship, where he graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. There, he co-founded the Berklee Malaysian Association, and directed the college’s pioneering concert celebrating Malaysian music, Berklee Budaya. Inspired by the richness of counterpoint, composers like Shostakovich, video game music, as well as modern acts of all genres from Taylor Swift to Igorrr to Official HIGE DANdism, there is no boundary of genre that will keep Vince from exploring the vast possibilities of the sonic landscape. Vince is officially endorsed by Skytone Saxophones from Taiwan.

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Vince is a multi-instrumental musician from Penang, Malaysia. His experience began at age 2 when his father taught him to play the piano. A frequent contributor to the music scene, Vince has performed with the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Jazz Ensemble, and the Musica Sinfonietta for which he has also written music. He also performed with his family-run band the De Leon Jazz Experience with his father and brother. In 2016, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship, where he graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. There, he co-founded the Berklee Malaysian Association, and directed the college’s pioneering concert celebrating Malaysian music, Berklee Budaya. Inspired by the richness of counterpoint, composers like Shostakovich, video game music, as well as modern acts of all genres from Taylor Swift to Igorrr to Official HIGE DANdism, there is no boundary of genre that will keep Vince from exploring the vast possibilities of the sonic landscape. Vince is officially endorsed by Skytone Saxophones from Taiwan.…Vince is a multi-instrumental musician from Penang, Malaysia. His experience began at age 2 when his father taught him to play the piano. A frequent contributor to the music scene, Vince has performed with the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Jazz Ensemble, and the Musica Sinfonietta for which he has also written music. He also performed with his family-run band the De Leon Jazz Experience with his father and brother. In 2016, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship, where he graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. There, he co-founded the Berklee Malaysian Association, and directed the college’s pioneering concert celebrating Malaysian music, Berklee Budaya. Inspired by the richness of counterpoint, composers like Shostakovich, video game music, as well as modern acts of all genres from Taylor Swift to Igorrr to Official HIGE DANdism, there is no boundary of genre that will keep Vince from exploring the vast possibilities of the sonic landscape. Vince is officially endorsed by Skytone Saxophones from Taiwan.

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Vince is a multi-instrumental musician from Penang, Malaysia. His experience began at age 2 when his father taught him to play the piano.

A frequent contributor to the music scene, Vince has performed with the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Jazz Ensemble, and the Musica Sinfonietta for which he has also written music. He also performed with his family-run band the De Leon Jazz Experience with his father and brother.

In 2016, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship, where he graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. There, he co-founded the Berklee Malaysian Association, and directed the college’s pioneering concert celebrating Malaysian music, Berklee Budaya.

Inspired by the richness of counterpoint, composers like Shostakovich, video game music, as well as modern acts of all genres from Taylor Swift to Igorrr to Official HIGE DANdism, there is no boundary of genre that will keep Vince from exploring the vast possibilities of the sonic landscape.

Vince is officially endorsed by Skytone Saxophones from Taiwan.

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Arranger at Berklee Commencement Concert

April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022

Arranged "A Song For You" by Leon Russell for piano, electric guitar, electric bass, and string orchestra. Collaborated with leading R&B singer Lalah Hathaway.

Arranger at Stevie Wonder Tribute

January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022

Arranged "Superstition/I Wish (medley)" by Stevie Wonder for large funk ensemble, managing last-minute instrumentation changes. Collaborated with drummer and producer Lil’ John Roberts.

Arranger and Supervisor at Berklee Korean Student and Scholars Association

December 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022

Arranged and co-arranged 3 songs for events including "The Business of K-pop and the Korean Wave Symposium" and "K Night" concerts. Supervised and coordinated 8 other student arrangements and music selection.

Composer and Musician at Penplay Productions

September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Composed, recorded, sequenced, and mixed dramatic instrumental backing tracks for an amateur children’s musical production. Performed 4 showtimes at Penang's largest creative community hub.

Judge and Masterclass Host at Malaysian Student Film Festival

October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021

Judged soundtracks from student films across 12 UK universities. Hosted a beginner’s masterclass on film scoring covering music theory and effective loop use.

Music Composer / Producer at Vincenzo de Leon/Vince’nt

May 1, 2020 - June 9, 2024

Composed, produced, sequenced, and mixed personal artist songs including “The Builder,” “i cant sleep tonight,” and “Bleating Heart.”

Arranger and Orchestrator at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra

December 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020

Arranged and orchestrated movie themes for the "Marvel Medley" performed by the largest student-run orchestra at Berklee College of Music.

Founder and Director at Berklee Malaysian Association

October 31, 2019 - March 30, 2020

Founded the “Budaya” concert series. Directed pioneering concerts coordinating 20 musicians and supervising student arrangements.

Violinist/Violist at BCoM Scoring Sessions Program

September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Sightread and recorded new student film scoring pieces every 25 minutes for the Film Scoring department SSP orchestra.

Co-Composer at 72 Dragons

September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Co-composed the soundtrack for a silent, indie 30-minute short thriller.

Admissions Assistant at BCoM Office of Admissions

July 1, 2017 - February 28, 2022

Managed prospective students through warm-up, audition, and interview rooms. Provided quick problem solving to ensure stress-free audition experiences.