I'm Sean Schafer Hennessy, a composer and trumpeter whose work spans concert music, jazz, and film scoring. From winning competitions at a young age to becoming a protege of the renowned Wynton Marsalis, I have built a career bridging classical, jazz, and cinematic storytelling. I’ve given concerto performances with major orchestras, appeared on Carnegie Hall stages, and shared music through broadcasts and educational initiatives, always aiming to move audiences with heartfelt melodies and expressive storytelling. I trained at Northwestern University and the University of Southern California, where I pursued ad hoc film scoring and trumpet performance, and I now compose in Hollywood. My film scores aim for beauty, humor, suspense, and jazz-infused energy, while my concert works strive for rich orchestration and emotional clarity. I continue to conduct and perform in my own pieces, connecting listeners to music with depth and soul.

Sean Schafer Hennessy

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I'm Sean Schafer Hennessy, a composer and trumpeter whose work spans concert music, jazz, and film scoring. From winning competitions at a young age to becoming a protege of the renowned Wynton Marsalis, I have built a career bridging classical, jazz, and cinematic storytelling. I’ve given concerto performances with major orchestras, appeared on Carnegie Hall stages, and shared music through broadcasts and educational initiatives, always aiming to move audiences with heartfelt melodies and expressive storytelling. I trained at Northwestern University and the University of Southern California, where I pursued ad hoc film scoring and trumpet performance, and I now compose in Hollywood. My film scores aim for beauty, humor, suspense, and jazz-infused energy, while my concert works strive for rich orchestration and emotional clarity. I continue to conduct and perform in my own pieces, connecting listeners to music with depth and soul.

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I’m Sean Schafer Hennessy, a composer and trumpeter whose work spans concert music, jazz, and film scoring. From winning competitions at a young age to becoming a protege of the renowned Wynton Marsalis, I have built a career bridging classical, jazz, and cinematic storytelling. I’ve given concerto performances with major orchestras, appeared on Carnegie Hall stages, and shared music through broadcasts and educational initiatives, always aiming to move audiences with heartfelt melodies and expressive storytelling.

I trained at Northwestern University and the University of Southern California, where I pursued ad hoc film scoring and trumpet performance, and I now compose in Hollywood. My film scores aim for beauty, humor, suspense, and jazz-infused energy, while my concert works strive for rich orchestration and emotional clarity. I continue to conduct and perform in my own pieces, connecting listeners to music with depth and soul.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Various Film and Commercial Projects
January 1, 2005 - Present
Composed music scores for numerous films, commercials, and documentaries including 'Finders Keepers', 'Anonymous', 'Mrs. Wiltshire', 'The Offer', 'Robodoc', and more. Created scores ranging from thriller to comedy, jazz, and orchestral arrangements. Collaborated with directors and producers to enhance the narrative impact of visual media through music.
Assistant to Composer / Assistant Orchestrator at Film and TV Productions
December 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025
Supported lead composers by assisting with orchestration and additional music composition in projects such as 'Fracture', 'Disney Princess Enchanted Tales', 'Zula Patrol', and 'Me Eloise'. Provided additional music for various film and television productions, contributing to soundtracks and scores.
Music Assistant at 20th Century Fox
December 31, 2005 - July 9, 2025
Supported music production on high-profile productions including 'Cinderella Man', 'The Most Dangerous Game', and 'Fever Pitch'. Assisted in the Newman Scoring Stage facilitating orchestration and recording processes.
Film/TV/Commercial Composer at Sean Music Inc.
January 1, 2006 - Present
Composed music for numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. Used digital audio workstations including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Digital Performer. Responsibilities included orchestration, music preparation, conducting, and music editing. Built an extensive film/TV/Commercial credits portfolio spanning from 2006 onward.
Assistant to Film Composer at Jeff Danna
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Assisted in composing, orchestrating, mixing, and maintaining all studio equipment for film scoring projects. Gained valuable experience in the film music industry from 2007 to 2009.
Assistant to TV Composer at Megan Cavallari
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Worked alongside TV composer to compose, orchestrate, mix, and maintain studio equipment for television scoring projects. Role spanned from 2006 to 2008.
Scoring Stage Intern at 20th Century Fox (Newman Scoring Stage)
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Provided support for directors, producers, composers, and scoring stage staff by setting up and breaking down scoring sessions. Reported directly to Mike Knobloch, gaining experience on high-profile projects like The Simpsons, Cinderella Man, and Robots.
Music Assistant at 20th Century Fox
January 1, 2005 - September 29, 2025
Assisted the composer on feature film productions; worked at Newman Scoring Stage on Cinderella Man, The Most Dangerous Game, Fever Pitch, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Robots.
Composer at Cabin Fever 2
January 1, 2009 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Additional Music, produced by Patrick Durham.
Composer at I am Nancy
January 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Additional Music; Directed by Heather Langencamp.
Composer at Shades of Gray
January 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Marco Aurelio More.
Composer at Wish Wizard
January 1, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Produced by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Composer at A Message from Hiroshima
January 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Masuaka Tanabe.
Composer at We Are Forcepoint
January 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Commercial for LANDOR.
Composer at Finders Keepers
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Gary Smart and Adam Evans.
Composer at Finders Keepers (2018)
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Composer for Finders Keepers (2018); Directed by Gary Smart and Adam Evans
Composer at Anonymous (2018) – LANDOR
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Composer for LANDOR commercial Anonymous (2018)
Composer at Mrs. Wiltshire (2018)
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Gary Smart, Adam Evans
Composer at The “Offer” (2017)
December 31, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Gary Smart, Chris Griffiths
Composer at Robodoc (2017)
December 31, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Gary Smart, Chris Griffiths
Composer at "We Are Forcepoint" (2016)
December 31, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Commercial - LANDOR
Composer at "The Id" (2016)
December 31, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Thommy Hutson
Composer at A Message from Hiroshima (2015)
December 31, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Masuaka Tanabe
Composer at Wish Wizard (2014)
December 31, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Produced by the Make-A-Wish Foundation; Directed by Andre Gordon
Composer at Shades of Gray (2012)
December 31, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Marco Aurelio More
Additional Music / Composer at I am Nancy (2011)
December 31, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Additional Music; Directed by Heather Langencamp
Composer at Scream: The Inside Story (2011)
December 31, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Dan Farrands; A&E BIO Channel
Additional Composer at Cross (2011)
December 31, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Additional Composer; Directed by Patrick Durham
Composer at Never Sleep Again (2010)
December 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Dan Farrands
Composer at The Trouble with the Truth (2010)
December 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Jimmy Hemphill
Composer at Lazarus Papers (2010)
December 31, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Jeremiah Hundley
Composer at Cabin Fever 2 (2009)
December 31, 2009 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Additional Music; Produced by Patrick Durham
Composer at Kwame (2008)
December 31, 2008 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Edward Osei-Ghima
DVD Music at Marley and Me (2008)
December 31, 2008 - September 29, 2025
DVD Extras Music - SVP Creative Content
Composer at Martin Gaiss Jarred (2008)
December 31, 2008 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Martin Gaiss
Composer at 8 Ball (2008)
December 31, 2008 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Inon Shampanier
Assistant to Composer / Assistant Orchestrator at Fracture (2007)
December 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Composer / Assistant Orchestrator
Assistant to Composer at Disney Princess Enchanted Tales (2007)
December 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Composer
Assistant to Composer / Additional Music at Zula Patrol (2007 TV)
December 31, 2007 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Composer / Additional Music
Assistant to Composer at Me Eloise (2006 TV)
December 31, 2006 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Composer / Additional Music
Assistant to Composer / Additional Music at All Bets Are Off (2006)
December 31, 2006 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Composer / Additional Music
Assistant to Director at The Pride of Briarville (2006)
December 31, 2006 - September 29, 2025
Assistant to Director
Composer at Murder on Vine (2006)
December 31, 2006 - September 29, 2025
Composer; Directed by Ryan Radefeld
Rescore at Hungry Hearts (1922) – 2006
December 31, 2006 - September 29, 2025
Rescored in 2006
Director's Assistant at Au Contraire (2005)
December 31, 2005 - September 29, 2025
Directed by Steve Deline; funded by Red Bull Energy Drink
Composer at The Road Less Traveled Record (2018)
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
An immersive experience for Jazz Sextet and Orchestra; Immersive Records

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Northwestern University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Masters Certificate at University of Southern California
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor's Degree at Northwestern University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Masters Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television at University of Southern California
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Music at Northwestern University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Masters Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television at University of Southern California
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

National Alliance for Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
International Trumpet Guild Young Artist Award
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Winner of the National Trumpet Competition
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
National Alliance for Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
International Trumpet Guild Young Artist Award
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
National Trumpet Competition Winner
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other