Edward Stalzer
Summary
Seasoned Live Audio Engineer with extensive experience at Disney Live Entertainment, specializing in digital consoles and large-scale audio setups. Demonstrated success in programming immersive entertainment experiences and leading technical teams, highlighting expertise in project management and live sound mixing. Recognized for delivering innovative audio solutions that elevate live performances.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Systems Designer
Disney Live Entertainment
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with production teams to create and deliver entertainment offerings throughout Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Disneyland Paris. Design, implement, and project-manage Disney cast members and specialty contract vendors in order to meet deadlines set by the production team.
- Manage factory and site acceptance testing of all equipment pertaining to audio systems.
- Create new training initiatives to facilitate knowledge and inclusion for entertainment technicians.
- Project manage specialty contractors during the construction of new ship builds and park expansions.
- Systems expertise in digital signal processors, wireless systems (including communications), backline, networking, and digital consoles.
Owner
Stalzer Entertainment Solutions, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Design, implement, and project manage installations, live events, recorded events throughout the Central Florida area.
- Specialize in audio systems, including audio mixing services and consultations for schools, places of worship, and corporate events.
- Mobile recorded various classical ensembles and choirs in the Miami area, including the Frost School of Music Choral Choir.
- Live sound freelance engineer with over 13 years of experience.
Entertainment Production Planner - EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated technical advancements for guest artists' audio, backline, and lighting requirements at EPCOT.
- Coordinated equipment rentals and labor needs for events and concerts with various lines of business.
- Responsible for training technicians in the A1 and A2 roles for concerts and special events.
- Work with the Disney Parks Live Entertainment Production team to coordinate technician labor and technical needs for events and concerts at EPCOT.
- Work with the scheduling team to create weekly schedules for technicians working events and concerts at EPCOT.
Entertainment Technician - Audio
Walt Disney World Resort
03.2016 - 03.2019
- A1 and A2 for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, which consists of a 70-piece orchestra and a 300+ member choir.
- A1 and A2 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pixar Live! A Symphony of Characters (2017) consisted of a 70+ piece orchestra playing music from many of Pixar’s movies.
- A1 and A2 for guest bands performing at EPCOT included Joey Fatone and Friends, BBMak, Jon Secada, and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone.
- A1 and A2 for the International Festival of the Arts: Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which featured Broadway stars such as Michael James Scott, Alton Fitzgerald White, Kissy Simmons, Ashley Brown, and Josh Strickland.
- Audio Crew Chief for the Disney Entertainment Technician crew that supported the filming crew of Disney Parks Holiday Specials from 2016 to 2018, and Disney’s Fairytale Weddings episodes filmed within EPCOT from 2017 to 2018.
Assistant Director of Recording Services
Frost School of Music University of Miami
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Organized over 300 events per year, including all preproduction needs (contacting artist, set-up/sound check times, staffing, and equipment needs).
- Edited and mastered all the recordings done in the concert halls using Magix Sequoia 12.
- Trained and supervised 30+ undergraduate student engineers in either recording or sound reinforcement.
- Worked with high profile artists such as Shelton Berg and Gloria Estefan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Engineering
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL2013
Skills
- Analog mixing consoles (Allen and Heath, Soundcraft, Yamaha, and Mackie consoles)
- Yamaha digital consoles (O1V, DM1000, DM2000, LS9, M7CL, QL series, CL series and PM Rivage series)
- Avid Pro Tools
- Shure Wireless Workbench
- L-Acoustics LA Network Manager
- Live sound/recording mixing
- Scheduling/staffing
Certification
- Dante Level 1 & 2
Timeline
Owner
Stalzer Entertainment Solutions, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Audio Systems Designer
Disney Live Entertainment
09.2021 - Current
Entertainment Production Planner - EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort
03.2019 - 12.2020
Entertainment Technician - Audio
Walt Disney World Resort
03.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Director of Recording Services
Frost School of Music University of Miami
07.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Music Engineering
University of Miami
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