Lifelong multi-instrumentalist and composer seeking an academic position to inspire, mentor, and share deep musical knowledge with the next generation of artists. Active collaborator across live music, media, and screen scoring.

Jeremy Wilms

Lifelong multi-instrumentalist and composer seeking an academic position to inspire, mentor, and share deep musical knowledge with the next generation of artists. Active collaborator across live music, media, and screen scoring.

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Lifelong multi-instrumentalist and composer seeking an academic position to inspire, mentor, and share deep musical knowledge with the next generation of artists. Active collaborator across live music, media, and screen scoring.

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Work Experience

Artist at Dia: Beacon
September 1, 2026 - Present
Performed as an artist during the 2026 Beacon trip, including contribution to the arts program.
Acting for Film and Media (Composer/Arranger contributor) at Pace University (Manhattan) BFA Program
September 1, 2025 - Present
Composer and arranger for AFaM Senior Showcase and AFaM Junior Film, supporting student performances/productions.
Visitor Experience Team at Dia: Beacon (Beacon, NY)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for art integrity, visitor interaction, and public education about the museum’s mission; admissions duties including membership and point of sale.
Composer/Arranger at Pace University (Manhattan) — BFA Program
January 1, 2025 - Present
Acted as composer/arranger for AFaM senior and junior showcase projects, and for a junior film showcase project; involved in music arranging/composition for university productions. (Additional specific titles listed without exact dates.)
Music Director at Lyonshare
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead music direction including hiring music talent, managing scheduling, contracts, and payroll, coordinating logistics for technical equipment needs, and serving as band leader/musician for the house band.
Composer/Arranger at University of Georgia (Performance MFA Program)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Composed and arranged for BA acting senior showcases and for a first collaborative feature film project. Worked on a collaboration and string arrangement performed by and recorded with the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble with Professor Brendon Quarles; contributed sound recording and field mix for the project Classics Undone.
Composer/Arranger at University of Georgia Performance MFA Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Composer and arranger for BA Acting Senior Showcase and first collaborative feature film project (Classics Undone). Included collaboration and string arrangement written for and recorded with the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble with Professor Brendon Quarles; also included sound recording and field mix for the project.
Substitute Music Teacher at High Meadows School (Roswell, GA)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Substitute music teacher for elementary grades K–5.
Piano Teacher at Tritone Music (Georgia)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Created curriculum and study plans; delivered private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults at all levels in-person and online.
Piano Teacher (Private instruction) at Tritone Music (Georgia)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Created curriculum and study plans and provided private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults in person and online.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Lanier Technical College (Georgia)
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Created curriculum, syllabus, assessments, and handled grading. Taught Music Appreciation (including online) courses.
Crew at Trader Joe’s (Georgia)
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2024
Worked during the pandemic to help ensure families had medical insurance; handled customer interaction, ordering logistics, and stocking; organized and maintained backroom overflow and handled off-loading 18-wheeler trucks; became light forklift certified.
Piano and Guitar Teacher at Eclectic Music (New York)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created curriculum and study plans; provided private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults at all levels; delivered in-person and online lessons.
Piano and Guitar Teacher (Private instruction) at Eclectic Music (New York)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Created curriculum and study plans and provided private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults.
Performance Artist at Essex Flowers Gallery
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Performed in drone strike sound exhibition and related performance art using electric guitar and drones.
Creative Director and Project Manager at ISAIA (New York City)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Consultant role; designed sound system and oversaw installation in the brand’s showroom.
Consultant / Creative Director / Project Manager at ISAIA (New York City)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed the sound system and oversaw installation in the brand’s showroom; served as project lead for sound-related implementation.
Musician / Copyist / Arranger / Composer at The Gong Show (ABC Network)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Gong Show Orchestra participation across all seasons; performed bass on stage; prepared, formatted, maintained musical scores; wrote and arranged music for the show.
Guest Teaching Artist (Performing Arts Class) at Manhattan Country School (New York City)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Guest teaching artist for performing arts class; taught guitar to elementary grades K–3.
The Gong Show Orchestra Member / Copyist / Arranger / Composer at The Gong Show (ABC Network)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Performed bass on stage; prepared, formatted, and maintained musical scores; wrote and arranged music for the show across seasons.
Booking Agent at Landry’s / Blue Water Grill / Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Hiring and payroll for all music talent for Blue Water Grill and related venue operations.
Talent Buyer for Private Events at Metropolitan Room / Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Talent buying for private events at Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center (and related venue booking activities as listed).
Musician, Copyist, Arranger and Composer at Taylor Mac 24 Decade History of Popular Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Performed guitar and bass in the original production; featured in an HBO documentary about the performance; performed on guitar and bass for the tour; prepared, formatted, and maintained musical scores.
Booking Agent / Talent Buyer at Landry’s / Blue Water Grill / Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center (Metropolitan Room)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Booked and contracted talent for private events and venue programming, including hiring and payroll coordination for music talent.
Musician/Copyist/Arranger/Composer at Taylor Mac 24 Decade History of Popular Music
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Performed guitar and bass for original touring performances. Featured in an HBO documentary film about the performance; prepared, formatted, and maintained musical scores.
Music Director at McKittrick Hotel
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
Served as Music Director, leading musical direction for on-site programming and performances.
Music Director and Musician at Fela! US Tour
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Assistant music director and musician; conducted and performed bass and keyboards on stage; toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Nigeria; conducted and accompanied rehearsals.
Assistant Music Director and Musician at Fela! US Tour
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Conducted and performed bass and keyboards on stage; toured extensively across the US, Europe, and Nigeria; conducted and accompanied rehearsals.
Assistant Music Director, Musician and Union Contractor at Fela! Broadway
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Conducted and performed bass and keyboards on stage; conducted and accompanied rehearsals; handled payroll and musician attendance; liaison with American Federation of Musicians (AFM).
Assistant Music Director / Musician / Union Contractor at Fela! Broadway
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Conducted and performed bass and keyboards on stage; conducted and accompanied rehearsals; handled payroll and musician attendance; liaised with the American Federation of Musicians.
Musician at Fela! Off-Broadway
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Performed guitar and keyboards on stage; conducted and accompanied rehearsals; contributed musical ideas for the development of the musical.
Co-Founder and Studio Manager at ITS Studios (Dumbo, NYC)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2014
Produced and engineered audio productions with diverse credits, including recordings for artists and commercial work for film/television. Performed as a studio musician, oversaw administrative duties (financial/legal), and managed studio operations.
Piano and Guitar Teacher at Guitar Bar (New Jersey)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009
Created curriculum and study plans; provided private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults at all levels.
Piano and Guitar Teacher (Private instruction) at Guitar Bar (New Jersey)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Created curriculum and study plans and provided private guitar and piano instruction for children and adults.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Master of Music at Queens College
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Bachelor of Music at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Master of Music at Queens College
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Qualifications

Light forklift certification
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Light forklift certification
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail