Daniel Aaron Barnidge
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic music composer and director with extensive experience, blending the intricacy of art music with the natural flow of jazz and folk music into a seamless whole.
Successfully led diverse projects, enhancing creative output through a broad range of genres. Passionate about fostering emotional expression in music, while efficiently managing resources and timelines to deliver exceptional performances.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Arranger/Producer
Dinosaur Productions/Rare Arrangements
01.2009 - Current
- Albums and projects include: Sting If on a Winter's Night, Plácido Domingo Encancto del Mar, Rolando Villazón Treasures of Bel Canto, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Bach to Brazil, Tokyo Philharmonic.
- Expanded creative repertoire by studying diverse musical styles from around the world, incorporating unique elements into compositions as needed.
- Managed budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently while working on multiple simultaneous projects without compromising quality or creativity.
Music Instructor
Rare Arrangements
01.2007 - Current
- Positions include: New School University (guest lecturer, private instruction), NYU (vocal instruction), UPENN (vocal instruction), Keio Academy (choir director), Private Instruction (piano, composition)
- Concentration on vocal interpretation.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Fluent in jazz and classical.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
Music Director
Rare Arrangements
01.2005 - Current
- Productions include: UPENN, NYU, Keio Academy, St. Ann's Warehouse, The Kitchen, St. Mark's Cathedral, etc.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musician's skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXBachelor of Arts - Music Composition
The New School
New York, NYSkills
- Orchestral composition
- Keyboard proficiency
- Broad genre experience
- Application of music theory principles
- Emotional expression
- Improvisational skills
- Proficient in various composition strategies
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Websites
Timeline
Music Arranger/Producer
Dinosaur Productions/Rare Arrangements
01.2009 - Current
Music Instructor
Rare Arrangements
01.2007 - Current
Music Director
Rare Arrangements
01.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
The New School