Hi, I'm Ziv Kartaginer, a passionate music arranger, composer, and producer based in Boston. I founded and lead The Middle Eastern Big Band, bringing together a vibrant mix of Middle Eastern, jazz, rock, and fusion styles. With a background in performance and contemporary music production from Berklee College of Music, I enjoy mentoring students and collaborating on creative musical projects. My work spans arranging for various ensembles, producing podcasts and dance pieces, and directing musical ensembles. I’m always eager to explore new musical landscapes, combining diverse influences and helping others develop their skills in arranging, theory, and music production.

Ziv Kartaginer

Hi, I'm Ziv Kartaginer, a passionate music arranger, composer, and producer based in Boston. I founded and lead The Middle Eastern Big Band, bringing together a vibrant mix of Middle Eastern, jazz, rock, and fusion styles. With a background in performance and contemporary music production from Berklee College of Music, I enjoy mentoring students and collaborating on creative musical projects. My work spans arranging for various ensembles, producing podcasts and dance pieces, and directing musical ensembles. I’m always eager to explore new musical landscapes, combining diverse influences and helping others develop their skills in arranging, theory, and music production.

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Hi, I’m Ziv Kartaginer, a passionate music arranger, composer, and producer based in Boston. I founded and lead The Middle Eastern Big Band, bringing together a vibrant mix of Middle Eastern, jazz, rock, and fusion styles. With a background in performance and contemporary music production from Berklee College of Music, I enjoy mentoring students and collaborating on creative musical projects.

My work spans arranging for various ensembles, producing podcasts and dance pieces, and directing musical ensembles. I’m always eager to explore new musical landscapes, combining diverse influences and helping others develop their skills in arranging, theory, and music production.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Composer and Arranger at The Middle Eastern Big Band
October 1, 2024 - November 24, 2024
Founder of ensemble combining Middle Eastern, jazz, rock and fusion styles. Band leader for 20 musicians including horns, strings, singers, rhythm section and Middle Eastern instruments.
Arranger at Various performances and showcases including The Middle Eastern Big Band, Nu Deco Ensemble feat. Betty Who, Berklee Commencement Concert, and others
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Arranging music for ensembles and concerts, including showcases at Berklee College of Music and performances in the US, Israel, and Germany.
Producer at Hebrew Language Academy Podcast, Jerusalem Municipality Education Podcast, and "Small World" dance piece
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Producing podcasts for educational entities and a dance piece production, involving sound production and project coordination.
Arranging and Music Preparation Tutor at Berklee College of Music
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Tutoring students in arranging techniques, music theory, harmony, score preparation, reharmonization, and line writing.
Assistant Musical Director at Contemporary Writing & Production Showcase, Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Directing rehearsals, providing feedback on arrangements, tutoring arrangers and conductors during the showcase event.
Professional Writing Center Student Assistant at Berklee College of Music
October 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Managing communication and scheduling for professors and students, checking scores and parts, and using Google apps for office work.
Project Band Studio Student Assistant at Berklee College of Music
October 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Setting up recording sessions, engineering and recording bands, handling live and control room operations, and microphone setups.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Diploma in Jazz Performance at Rimon School of Music
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

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Industry Experience

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