William King Barnett (1996) is a composer of a variety of styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock and electronic, and a variety of mediums including film scoring, vocal writing and musical theater. He graduated in 2018 from the College Of Wooster with a BM degree in Music Theory and Composition, and an MFA in 2020 from NYU Tisch School Of The Arts in Musical Theater Writing. He has worked on multiple short films and creative projects past and present, including a current tribute film the DC superhero “The Flash” and a past opera that premiered at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in 2024. He is also working on a couple different musicals, one a high school rom com and the other a biblical political fantasy. His ultimate dream is to be a film composer and/or a Broadway composer.…

William King Barnett

William King Barnett (1996) is a composer of a variety of styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock and electronic, and a variety of mediums including film scoring, vocal writing and musical theater. He graduated in 2018 from the College Of Wooster with a BM degree in Music Theory and Composition, and an MFA in 2020 from NYU Tisch School Of The Arts in Musical Theater Writing. He has worked on multiple short films and creative projects past and present, including a current tribute film the DC superhero “The Flash” and a past opera that premiered at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in 2024. He is also working on a couple different musicals, one a high school rom com and the other a biblical political fantasy. His ultimate dream is to be a film composer and/or a Broadway composer.…

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William King Barnett (1996) is a composer of a variety of styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock and electronic, and a variety of mediums including film scoring, vocal writing and musical theater. He graduated in 2018 from the College Of Wooster with a BM degree in Music Theory and Composition, and an MFA in 2020 from NYU Tisch School Of The Arts in Musical Theater Writing.

He has worked on multiple short films and creative projects past and present, including a current tribute film the DC superhero “The Flash” and a past opera that premiered at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in 2024. He is also working on a couple different musicals, one a high school rom com and the other a biblical political fantasy. His ultimate dream is to be a film composer and/or a Broadway composer.

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English
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Work Experience

Production Assistant / Editor at AudioBrain
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Researched brands and created PowerPoint presentations on sonic branding; edited raw footage including archival/library footage and company assets into shorts for social media, focusing on narrative flow and documenting the company’s story/mission. Stayed current on trends, audience analytics, platform updates; tailored content and strategies. Applied visual effects, transitions, graphics, and audio enhancements to create videos. Organized and managed video resources.
Creator at Self-Produced Project
August 1, 2024 - Present
Creator of “YOU(TUBE) CAN DO IT TOO: A SERIES ON PRODUCING MUSIC” using social-first storytelling; developed and maintained organization and video management system; produced content with visual effects, transitions, graphics, audio enhancements and original music.
Editor / Composer / Performer at Self-Produced
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Self-produced and edited music video “Turn Me (Into a Vampire).”
Editor / Composer at Self-Produced
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Self-produced and edited classical music video “The Old Man & The Dragon.”
Editor at The LA Jazz Movement
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Self-produced and edited documentary on the historic Jazz movement, focusing on Los Angeles.
Assistant Editor at Direct Pictures
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Worked with director John Bush on documentary web series “India Pilgrimage: A Journey Of Awakening”.
Assistant Editor at GC Creative Videos
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Worked with founder Greg Slawson in editing and composing music for real estate promos; supported shoots, helped set up equipment, capture video/audio, and assisted with drone filming.
Assistant Editor at Sander Moses Productions
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Edited shorts and low-lift compilations of “behind the scenes” footage for CBS show “Reckless”.
Composer at The Flash: Pursuit of Justice, Part 1: Speed City (Short Film)
February 1, 2026 - Present
Fan tribute film to popular DC superhero The Flash.
Production Assistant at AudioBrain LLC
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Researched and delivered presentations on A= in music—generators, innovations and current scope; oversaw production and consult ed on sonic branding initiatives; curated playlists for Holland America Line; managed and organized music and asset archive databases; coordinated daily workflows and handled music administration duties.
Assistant Professor of Music at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Co-taught course in music, A= music, and sonic branding creation; including music production, A= music generation, audio and midi recording, mixing and mastering using GarageBand; assisted students in creating original sonic branding and offered feedback on their assignments.
Composer at CAVERNs & CHIMERAS
May 1, 2025 - Present
Composed character theme for character named “The Dark Lord” for full orchestra.
Creator at You(Tube) Can Do It Too: A Series on How to Produce Music
August 1, 2024 - Present
An ongoing tutorial series on music, including production, composition, influential composers, and A= in music.
Creator at Not Your Father’s Classical Music Series
October 1, 2024 - Present
An album/opus of orchestral works combining traditional classical techniques with modern instruments.
Composer at Polar: A New Opera – NYU Tisch Opera Lab
October 1, 2019 - April 23, 2024
Premiered at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) on April 23, 2024.
Composer / Consultant at To The Fireflies
December 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Scored 15-minute proof-of-concept film, written and directed by Kerri Gawryn; offered consultation on sound design and sound mixing.
Composer / Lyricist at Hell’s New CEO: A New Musical
November 1, 2020 - Present
Composer/lyricist for biblical political satire musical comedy, work in progress.
Assistant Editor / Music Editor at Direct Pictures
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
For documentary web series “India Pilgrimage: A Journey Of Awakening,” assisted with music editing/mixing, sound editing/mixing, and recording VO narration; exported stems – VO, FX & Music – laid them to picture and mixed them together.
Assistant Composer / Assistant at GC Creative Studio
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Composed music for promotional videos for various clients, including real estate companies; also handled administrative tasks, including budget/expenses tracking.
Intern at The Music Collective / Opus 1 Music Library
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Curated playlists from library of various genres for clients and reviewed music licensing contracts.
Composer at The Flash (Fan Tribute) – Short Film
February 1, 2026 - Present
Original score and themes for a fan-made short film tribute to The Flash; responsibilities included composing, orchestrating, and producing music to fit action-packed sequences.
Composer at CAVERNS & CHIMERAS (Feature Fantasy Film) – Pre-production
May 1, 2025 - Present
Composed character theme for character named "The Dark Lord" for full orchestra.
Composer / Consultant at "TO THE FIREFLIES", Proof-of-Concept Film
December 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Scored 15-minute proof-of-concept film, written and directed by Kerri Gawryn; offered consultation on sound design and sound mixing.
Composer / Lyricist at "HELL’S NEW CEO: A NEW MUSICAL"
November 1, 2020 - Present
Composer/lyricist for biblical political satire musical comedy, work in progress.

Education

MFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
BM at College of Wooster
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
MFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
BM at College of Wooster
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
M.F.A. Musical Theater Writing at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
B.M. Music Theory and Composition at College of Wooster
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
M.F.A. Musical Theater Writing at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
B.M. Music Theory and Composition at College of Wooster
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

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