I can't remember a time when I wasn't making someone happy, telling a story through music. My distinctive and compelling approach to film scoring infuses cinematic storytelling with vibrant new colors and dimensions. After earning degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Northwestern University, I began a career in music education, yet I never wavered in my passion for composing. As a skilled trumpet player, I crafted works for my instrument, as well as for concert band, choir, and symphony orchestra. My film-scoring journey launched when my son, Monte, started producing short films. This collaboration quickly evolved, from short films to feature films, scaling up my compositions. Together as artists, my son and I have contributed to projects for Terror films and James Cullen Bressack, including feature films "SPACE", "Blood Covered Chocolate", and "Bittertooth".

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I can't remember a time when I wasn't making someone happy, telling a story through music. My distinctive and compelling approach to film scoring infuses cinematic storytelling with vibrant new colors and dimensions. After earning degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Northwestern University, I began a career in music education, yet I never wavered in my passion for composing. As a skilled trumpet player, I crafted works for my instrument, as well as for concert band, choir, and symphony orchestra. My film-scoring journey launched when my son, Monte, started producing short films. This collaboration quickly evolved, from short films to feature films, scaling up my compositions. Together as artists, my son and I have contributed to projects for Terror films and James Cullen Bressack, including feature films "SPACE", "Blood Covered Chocolate", and "Bittertooth".

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I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t making someone happy, telling a story through music. My distinctive and compelling approach to film scoring infuses cinematic storytelling with vibrant new colors and dimensions. After earning degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Northwestern University, I began a career in music education, yet I never wavered in my passion for composing.

As a skilled trumpet player, I crafted works for my instrument, as well as for concert band, choir, and symphony orchestra. My film-scoring journey launched when my son, Monte, started producing short films. This collaboration quickly evolved, from short films to feature films, scaling up my compositions. Together as artists, my son and I have contributed to projects for Terror films and James Cullen Bressack, including feature films “SPACE”, “Blood Covered Chocolate”, and “Bittertooth”.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Terrorfilms / James Cullen Bressack Projects
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2023
Collaboration on film scoring for short films and feature films including SPACE, Blood Covered Chocolate, and Bittertooth. Responsibilities include composing original music scores that enhance cinematic storytelling and contribute to the overall mood and narrative of films.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Northern Colorado
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1974
Master's Degree at Northwestern University
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1977
Degree at University of Northern Colorado
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Degree at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Degree at University of Northern Colorado
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
Degree at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education