Michael Andreas

Teaching Advanced Composition for Media and Film Scoring for the Mary Pappert School of Music (via ZOOM from Los Angeles, CA.)

• Assisted in developing the school's comprehensive curricula to improve learning experiences for students by incorporating current music industry technology and practices.
• Teaching students to learn by offering them practical experience in the creation of music for various media types (film, TV, advertising and live performance)
• Offering insight on the nuts and bolts of working in the media focused music industry.

Television/Film and Live projects including:

Wheel of Fortune, the 2008 Olympics on NBC, Weller/Grossman Productions, Heroes for The Planet (EMMY nomination), Sound Stage 16/PRG, A Salute to National Geographic and work on several sitcom series.

Feature films and documentaries include: Dream for an Insomniac, Call Me Claus, Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist and The Girls in the Band.

Commercial work for : Ford Motor Company, Chevrolet, Sears, American Journal and Good Day L.A.

Interactive & Computer Based work for: Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, The Magic Bean and Illuminated Manuscripts.

• Composed, arranged and produced music for the grand opening of the Warner Brothers World theme park and all their live, character driven performances.

Composed & Produced music for live performances tailored to specific events or themes throughout the Middle East and Europe.

Composed and Produced all incidental music for this Broadway TONY Award winning production.

Handled all music related aspects of this company's performances for 13 seasons.

• Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among performers
• Negotiated contracts with venues, booking performance spaces that aligned with artistic vision and budgetary constraints
• Maintained an organized music library, streamlining access to scores for rehearsals and performances
• Commissioned new works from composers, expanding the ensemble''s repertoire with innovative pieces
• Utilized recording technology to review rehearsals critically and make necessary adjustments before performances