Joshua SIms
Willingboro,New Jersey
Summary
Talented Musical theater Composer with over 6 years of experience writing music for several artists in several contexts. Known to be a young rising star in the musical theater composition space, at the age of 24 Joshua Sims has already composed dozens of professional songs for several works and also teaches students composition techniques aswell.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Composer/Arranger
MisoCity
Camden, New Jersey
08.2021 - Current
- created melodies to and chord structure to develop songs
- Wrote lyrics to music to align with a developed story
- Worked with a team of composers and orchestrators to get songs written for 20 piece orchestra
- Crafted 3 to 6 part harmony vocal arrangements on each song
- Taught arrangements to vocalists and oversaw musicians to ensure proper performance
- Identified and hired musicians to perform in orchestras or bands for recordings or live sessions.
In House Composer/Arranger
Camden Repertory Theater
Camden, New Jersey
05.2020 - Current
- Hired to compose for various play writes working to produce projects
- Assigned various productions to make and critique songs on
- Arrange songs to fit context of works being workshopped and developed at Camden Rep
- Oversee teams of musicians to ensure proper performance
Teacher
Preparing Artists for College Entrance
Camden, New Jersey
06.2019 - Current
- Trained students in story telling techniques and lyricism
- Trained students of harmony and melody creation
- Helped prepped students audition for college and give noted on their artistic pieces
Hannible Lokumbe Concert, opening Act
Painted Bride
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Hired to compose a set of songs as opening act for World Renowned Composer Hannible Lokumbe
- Wrote Six Songs and lead an orchestra of 20 musicians and singers.
- wrote the music and over saw musicians for proper performance.
- Directed the music live for a full house live audience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labor relations
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 08/2017 - 05/2021
JD - Law
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 08/2021 -
Skills
- Composing
- Arranging
- Lyricist
- play write
- Notation skills
- Proficient in Muscore, Sibellious and Finalle Music Writing software
Timeline
Composer/Arranger
MisoCity
08.2021 - Current
In House Composer/Arranger
Camden Repertory Theater
05.2020 - Current
Teacher
Preparing Artists for College Entrance
06.2019 - Current
Hannible Lokumbe Concert, opening Act
Painted Bride
06.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labor relations
Cornell University
08/2017 - 05/2021
JD - Law
University of Pennsylvania
08/2021 -
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