Soon-to-be graduate of York University's Music program, I'm a multi-disciplinary artist with experience in woodwind performance, instrumental and digital music composition, and everything in between. From performances with ensembles across Ontario to short film and video game soundtracks, I'm eager to do it all!…

Rob Carruthers

Soon-to-be graduate of York University's Music program, I'm a multi-disciplinary artist with experience in woodwind performance, instrumental and digital music composition, and everything in between. From performances with ensembles across Ontario to short film and video game soundtracks, I'm eager to do it all!…

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Soon-to-be graduate of York University’s Music program, I’m a multi-disciplinary artist with experience in woodwind performance, instrumental and digital music composition, and everything in between. From performances with ensembles across Ontario to short film and video game soundtracks, I’m eager to do it all!

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Contract Musician at Self-Employed — Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Reed player (saxophones, clarinets, flutes, oboe, bassoon) performing with a variety of ensembles and settings; communicated with clients to meet expectations; managed time and resources; handled pro audio gear; contributed to large ensembles and solo recordings for virtual clients.
Private Music Instructor at Self-Employed — Private Music Instructor
March 1, 2020 - Present
Taught 1-on-1 private lessons (in-person and online); created customized lesson plans; utilized technology for remote instruction; managed lesson schedules, resources, and student progress.
Freelance Composer and Arranger at Self-Employed — Freelance Composer and Arranger
September 1, 2020 - Present
Composed original music for various sizes and instrumentations; arranged existing music to fit ensemble needs; edited scores based on client feedback; used engraving techniques to present scores professionally.
Reed Player at Toronto All-Star Big Band & Etobicoke Jazz Band (Etobicoke, ON)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Regular rehearsals and performances across multiple instruments; contributed to a uniform and complete sound within the section; assisted with setup/teardown of mics, stands, cables, PA, and mixer; performed on unrehearsed parts as needed.
Arranger, Performer at Canadian Musicians Co-operative
February 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Created fully fleshed out arrangements for 5, 4, 3, and 2 horn sections; attended rehearsals and performances; memorized and performed multiple pieces; improvised and collaborated on stage to transition between songs.
Artistic Director / President at Media Music Club at York University
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026
Arranged numerous pieces from various media for ensembles with 60+ members; Directed and oversaw a team of 12, assisting them when necessary; Conducted and planned multiple performances; Oversaw financials, including space and equipment rentals, ticket sales, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Music at York University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Boss Battle

    You wake up in an abandoned subway tunnel with no recollection of how you got there. You can hear subways running in the distance, and a fire crackling around the corner. As you approach, you see a few more survivors. In conversation, you realize that AI has taken over the subway, and you and your newfound friends must band together to defeat the evil AI.

    This project was created in FMOD, an adaptable game music DAW that allows for game engines to directly influence the music through in-game parameters. The audio below showcases the most “extreme” cases (0%, 50%, and 100% on the “winning” parameter).

    When you just start, this is what you hear.

    When you’re winning, this is what you hear.

    When you’re losing, this is what you hear.