I am Grace-Mary Burega, a multimedia composer with 5+ years of experience in film, television, and video game scoring. I blend technical proficiency in Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sibelius with a deep understanding of orchestration and realistic MIDI mockups to craft immersive scores that support and elevate visual storytelling. I have delivered scores for over 50 films and games across genres, focusing on storytelling, production quality, and collaborative creativity. I’m honored to have won the 2023 Able Artist Foundation track contest for disabled composers and to contribute to diverse media projects, including feature films, short films, video games, and public-service campaigns.

Grace-Mary Burega

I am Grace-Mary Burega, a multimedia composer with 5+ years of experience in film, television, and video game scoring. I blend technical proficiency in Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sibelius with a deep understanding of orchestration and realistic MIDI mockups to craft immersive scores that support and elevate visual storytelling. I have delivered scores for over 50 films and games across genres, focusing on storytelling, production quality, and collaborative creativity. I’m honored to have won the 2023 Able Artist Foundation track contest for disabled composers and to contribute to diverse media projects, including feature films, short films, video games, and public-service campaigns.

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I am Grace-Mary Burega, a multimedia composer with 5+ years of experience in film, television, and video game scoring. I blend technical proficiency in Cubase, Pro Tools, and Sibelius with a deep understanding of orchestration and realistic MIDI mockups to craft immersive scores that support and elevate visual storytelling.

I have delivered scores for over 50 films and games across genres, focusing on storytelling, production quality, and collaborative creativity. I’m honored to have won the 2023 Able Artist Foundation track contest for disabled composers and to contribute to diverse media projects, including feature films, short films, video games, and public-service campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance multimedia composer creating original scores for over 50 films and video games across comedy, drama, horror, animation, and documentary. Awarded the 2023 Able Artist Foundation track contest for disabled composers. Composed feature scores for Bad Voodoo, Humans and Other Animals, Before We Begin; scored shorts such as In the Company of Crows and Bay Creek Tennis Camp; developed dynamic soundtracks for games (Banded Together, Gaffer, Pouch, WildShift); contributed to the Backlit series with Women in Film and Video of New England and High Output; scored PSAs including Runway for Recovery and Emotional PPE.
Session Coordinator at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2022 - Present
Evaluated student compositions and performances during recording sessions; served as score producer; organized and managed student musicians and ensembles; coordinated recording schedules and logistics to ensure efficient studio sessions; provided technical support and feedback to students; collaborated with faculty and industry professionals to uphold high educational standards.
Secretary at Women in Film and Video of New England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Documented minutes, organized board meetings, managed communications, and supported initiatives to engage members and promote gender equity in film and media; assisted with event planning and governance.
Secretary at Female Composer Safety League
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Documented minutes, organized meetings, promoted events, and coordinated communications and logistics to support safety and inclusion for composers.
Woodwind Multi-Instrumentalist at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Performed at Carnegie Hall, Newport Jazz Festival, Jordan Hall, and Berklee Performance Center; delivered solo and ensemble performances across jazz, classical, and contemporary genres; collaborated with renowned musicians and ensembles; developed improvisation skills while maintaining strict adherence to composed material.
Media Composer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Awarded winner of the 2023 Able Artist Foundation track contest for disabled composers. Composed original music for 50+ films across genres including comedy, drama, horror, animation, and documentary; delivered feature-film scores for Bad Voodoo, Humans and Other Animals, and Before We Begin; crafted scores for short films like In the Company of Crows and Bay Creek Tennis Camp; developed dynamic soundtracks for video games including Banded Together, Gaffer, Pouch, and WildShift; contributed to the Backlit series with Women in Film and Video of New England and High Output; scored PSAs for Runway for Recovery, Emotional PPE, and Copper Hound Pictures.
Session Coordinator at Berklee Online Screen Scoring Department
January 1, 2022 - Present
Evaluated student compositions and performances during recording sessions, acted as score producer, organized and managed student musicians and ensembles, coordinated recording schedules and logistics, provided technical support and creative feedback, and collaborated with faculty and industry professionals to ensure quality and emotional impact.

Education

Masters of Music: Film Scoring at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Bachelors of Music: Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Master of Music: Film Scoring at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Bachelor of Music: Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Qualifications

Berklee Robert Share Award
January 1, 2020 - February 23, 2026
Student of the Year - Outstanding Graduate Student Written & Verbal Communication
January 1, 2022 - February 23, 2026
Berklee Robert Share Award (2020) - Film scoring
January 1, 2020 - February 23, 2026
Student of the Year - Outstanding Graduate Student Written & Verbal Communication
January 1, 2022 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services