Hi there, I’m Tori Abreu dos Santos, a Brooklyn-based queer composer and sound artist with a background in collaborative music creation, scoring, and sound design for art films and documentaries. I trained rigorously in classical violin for over 12 years and love pairing traditional technique with innovative sound concepts. I've led creative projects and fostered meaningful artistic collaborations, with experience in licensing music, mixing, sound design, and leading teams on various projects for film, theater, and indie media. I've earned awards including the John Hendrick Memorial Award and Adelante Award, and I’ve been recognized by LA's Council District 14 for outstanding Hispanic/Latino students.

Tori Abreu dos Santos

Hi there, I’m Tori Abreu dos Santos, a Brooklyn-based queer composer and sound artist with a background in collaborative music creation, scoring, and sound design for art films and documentaries. I trained rigorously in classical violin for over 12 years and love pairing traditional technique with innovative sound concepts. I've led creative projects and fostered meaningful artistic collaborations, with experience in licensing music, mixing, sound design, and leading teams on various projects for film, theater, and indie media. I've earned awards including the John Hendrick Memorial Award and Adelante Award, and I’ve been recognized by LA's Council District 14 for outstanding Hispanic/Latino students.

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Hi there, I’m Tori Abreu dos Santos, a Brooklyn-based queer composer and sound artist with a background in collaborative music creation, scoring, and sound design for art films and documentaries. I trained rigorously in classical violin for over 12 years and love pairing traditional technique with innovative sound concepts.

I’ve led creative projects and fostered meaningful artistic collaborations, with experience in licensing music, mixing, sound design, and leading teams on various projects for film, theater, and indie media. I’ve earned awards including the John Hendrick Memorial Award and Adelante Award, and I’ve been recognized by LA’s Council District 14 for outstanding Hispanic/Latino students.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Music Licensing/Synch Assistant at Ego Plum / Oddio Inc.
December 1, 2022 - Present
Compiling detailed music cue sheets for The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral (Nickelodeon Studios). Managing project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of all sync/licensing materials. Supporting others scored by Ego Plum for singular projects.
E-Music Studio Supervisor at Bennington College
August 20, 2021 - June 20, 2022
Maintained and inventoried the Jennings E-Music Lab equipment. Provided technical support and peer office hours for students in sound practice courses.
Creative Development Intern (Music/Marketing) at 24 Films
June 20, 2021 - June 20, 2022
Compiled music licensing and sync data for legal agreements. Researched creative marketing strategies for soundtrack promotion. Managed the music department's calendar and contributed to public playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.
Live Sound Technician at Bennington College
September 20, 2019 - March 20, 2020
Supervised live sound for on- and off-campus events. Collaborated with event organizers to ensure seamless audio setup and troubleshooting.
Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer at Milton Keynes Band
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Songwriter, vocalist, and producer for track Cocoon from Olivia's album; also contributed as a vocalist and producer in 2021, with earlier work in music mailboxes and a 2017 short film composition.
Composer at Grace Rolek (Short Film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Composer for Grace Rolek’s short film; worked on music for the film and related projects.

Education

BA, Music / Sociology at Bennington College
September 20, 2018 - June 20, 2022
High School Diploma at Renaissance Arts Academy High School
September 20, 2014 - June 20, 2017

Qualifications

John Hendrick Memorial Award
January 1, 2017 - March 23, 2026
Adelante Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
January 1, 2017 - March 23, 2026
Recognition by LA City Council District 14 (Jose Huizar)
January 1, 2017 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education