Cassandra Salas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Media Composer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Composer
California State University, Northridge
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Music Producer
Los Angeles City College
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Wrote and arranged instruments and vocal music in original styles.
Singer Songwriter
Los Angeles City College
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Arranged instruments to accompany vocals such as piano or saxophone.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Vocalist
Los Angeles City College
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Commercial Media & Writing
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2023
Associate in Music - Music Composition
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Skills
- Composing Pieces
- Instructional Design
- Self-Critiquing Skills
- Logic Pro
- Music Editing
- Harmony Knowledge
- Studio Recordings
- Film Scoring
- Music Arrangements
Accomplishments
Received Outstanding Achievement Award in Songwriting from the Herb-Alpert Music Scholarship Program -2020
Received Clausen Burns Scholarship Award from Los Angeles City College - 2018
Timeline
Film Composer
California State University, Northridge
08.2020 - 05.2023
Music Producer
Los Angeles City College
02.2020 - 05.2020
Vocalist
Los Angeles City College
10.2018 - 04.2019
Singer Songwriter
Los Angeles City College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Music - Commercial Media & Writing
California State University - Northridge
Associate in Music - Music Composition
Los Angeles City College
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