I am a dedicated composer, musician, and educator with over 25 years of experience. My goal is to connect listeners with music by blending reverent respect for classical roots with a contemporary harmonic sensibility and palette. I have taught, performed, and written across diverse settings and styles, becoming a versatile musician and composer who can internalize, interpret, and realize collaborative goals.

Christian Gliko

I am a dedicated composer, musician, and educator with over 25 years of experience. My goal is to connect listeners with music by blending reverent respect for classical roots with a contemporary harmonic sensibility and palette. I have taught, performed, and written across diverse settings and styles, becoming a versatile musician and composer who can internalize, interpret, and realize collaborative goals.

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I am a dedicated composer, musician, and educator with over 25 years of experience. My goal is to connect listeners with music by blending reverent respect for classical roots with a contemporary harmonic sensibility and palette.

I have taught, performed, and written across diverse settings and styles, becoming a versatile musician and composer who can internalize, interpret, and realize collaborative goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Percussion Caption Head
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2011
Head of percussion activities; responsible for writing/arranging for Pennsylvania & New Jersey area high schools; oversee program development and teacher training.
Product Demo / Shipping and Processing at Steve Weiss Music
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Product demonstrations, shipping coordination, and processing for percussion equipment.
Composer / Score at The Dark Web
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Film/TV score composition; contributed to multiple projects as a composer.
Composer / Score at Mothers Home
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Score composer for Mothers Home; crafted musical pieces to support mood and storytelling.
Composer / Score at The Disturbance Call
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Film scoring and musical collaboration for The Disturbance Call.
Composer / Score at The Congressman
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Music composition and scoring for The Congressman project.
Composer / Score at Clipped Wings
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Score composition and musical collaboration for Clipped Wings.
Composer / Score at Unit 11 Pictures Township
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Film scoring and musical contributions for Unit 11 Pictures Township.
Composer / Score at Be Nice to Me
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Original score work and music collaboration for Be Nice to Me.
Composer / Score at A Baseball Story
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Music scoring and composition for A Baseball Story.
Performer at Rasputin the Musical
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Stage performer in Rasputin the Musical (starring Ted Neeley).
Private Music Lessons Instructor at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - Present
Private music lessons in percussion, piano, guitar
Pit Percussionist at Various productions
January 1, 1995 - Present
Performs as pit percussionist in productions including West Side Story, Into the Heights, Blood Brothers, Oliver!, Man of La Mancha
Professional Drum Set Performer at VBS Entertainment, LLC
January 1, 2001 - Present
Corporate/private drum set performances
K-8 General Music Teacher, Band & Choir Director, Musical Director at Lakehurst Elementary/Middle School (RappCity/Stage Two Productions)
January 1, 2018 - Present
K-8 general music teacher; directs band and choir; musical director for school productions; facilitates private music lessons.
Private Music Lessons Instructor at Self-employed (Private Lessons)
January 1, 1998 - Present
Provides private lessons in percussion, piano, and guitar.
Pit Percussionist at Theatre Productions
January 1, 1995 - Present
Performs percussion in numerous productions including West Side Story, Into the Heights, Blood Brothers, Oliver!, Man of La Mancha.
Product Demo & Shipping/Processing at Steve Weiss Music
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Product demonstrations; shipping and processing tasks.
Professional Drum Set Performer at Freelance/Private (Corporate)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Professional drum set performances for corporate and private events.
Score Contributor/Composer at Rasputin the Musical (Stage Production)
December 31, 2013 - Present
Score credits for Rasputin the Musical, starring Ted Neeley.

Education

B.M. Music Theory & Composition Magna Cum Laude at West Chester University
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Teaching Certification at New Jersey City University
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
April 26, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other