Joseph David Spence is a composer and saxophonist based in Glendale, CA. His most recent ventures in media composition include composing for the Worlds Beyond Number podcast and SkyForge Studio’s Rangers On Patrol. In addition to film music, Spence’s concert music has been performed throughout the United States and internationally by such ensembles as the Donald Sinta Quartet and KC VITAs. You can find more of his work on YouTube and your favorite music streaming platform. As a saxophonist, Spence is the tenor saxophonist for the Gold Line Quartet. His teachers include some of the most respected saxophonists in America: Carrie Koffman and John Hallberg. Spence is pursuing his Dual Master's Degree in Saxophone Performance and Composition at The Hartt School, and currently holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton.

JOSEPH DAVID SPENCE

Joseph David Spence is a composer and saxophonist based in Glendale, CA. His most recent ventures in media composition include composing for the Worlds Beyond Number podcast and SkyForge Studio’s Rangers On Patrol. In addition to film music, Spence’s concert music has been performed throughout the United States and internationally by such ensembles as the Donald Sinta Quartet and KC VITAs. You can find more of his work on YouTube and your favorite music streaming platform. As a saxophonist, Spence is the tenor saxophonist for the Gold Line Quartet. His teachers include some of the most respected saxophonists in America: Carrie Koffman and John Hallberg. Spence is pursuing his Dual Master's Degree in Saxophone Performance and Composition at The Hartt School, and currently holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton.

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Joseph David Spence is a composer and saxophonist based in Glendale, CA. His most recent ventures in media composition include composing for the Worlds Beyond Number podcast and SkyForge Studio’s Rangers On Patrol. In addition to film music, Spence’s concert music has been performed throughout the United States and internationally by such ensembles as the Donald Sinta Quartet and KC VITAs. You can find more of his work on YouTube and your favorite music streaming platform.
As a saxophonist, Spence is the tenor saxophonist for the Gold Line Quartet. His teachers include some of the most respected saxophonists in America: Carrie Koffman and John Hallberg.
Spence is pursuing his Dual Master’s Degree in Saxophone Performance and Composition at The Hartt School, and currently holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton.

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Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer at Portfolio
August 1, 2017 - Present
Supervising and directing talent, editing and mixing dialogue recording sessions, sound designing both background and foreground audio elements, mixing and mastering music stems, collaborating with directors and producers and composers
Freelance Film Composer at Portfolio
July 1, 2012 - Present
Collaborating with filmmakers on a regular basis, managing other musicians and team members, creating original musical compositions, creating a final music mix and master, creating stems for final dub mix
Composer at Rangers on the Run
January 1, 2025 - Present
Original music composition for an animated short.
Composer at Rangers on Patrol
January 1, 2025 - Present
Original music composition for an animated short.
Composer at W BN : The Clearing
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composer for podcast episodes.
Composer at W BN : Twelve Brooks
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composer for podcast episodes.
Composer at Wild Trials
January 1, 2023 - Present
Additional composition and editing for podcast.
Editor at Interspecies Evolution
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editor for podcast episodes.
Composer at The Old Republic Podcast
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composer for podcast episodes.
Composer at The Good Magician
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composer for short film.
Music Supervisor at Blade of Honor (pilot)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Music supervision for pilot episode.
Sound Editor at Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II
January 1, 2014 - Present
Sound editing for the project.
Assistant Editor and Music Supervisor at Omega 1 (animated TV series)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Assisted editing and supervised music; coordinated audio assets.

Education

Master of Music in Saxophone Performance and Composition at The Hartt School, University of Hartford
January 1, 2017 - February 13, 2026
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Closing Credits: Demo Engineering
January 1, 2022 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other