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Scott Maggart

Grosse Pointe,MI

Summary

Composer with experience and passion for scoring to film and other visual media. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Film Composer

Self-Employed
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
01.2010 - Current
  • Specialize in scores for independent films
  • Collaborated with the Film Directors, Sound Designer, Dialogue Editor and Studio Engineer
  • Orchestration, midi programming, arranging

MagArt Productions, LLC

Self-Employed
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
2015 - Current
  • Freelance music preparation and orchestration services
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition
  • Work collaboratively with composers to assure that their musical intent is achieved.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Vocalist

Self-Employed
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
2008 - Current
  • Chorus work with Detroit Opera Company and Rackham Symphony Choir
  • Classical bass performance

Architect, Sr. Project Manager

SmithGroup
Detroit, MI
06.1992 - Current
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders
  • Work with clients to assure their goals are met and to manage expectations

Executive Director

The Scarab Club
Detroit, MI
05.2012 - 06.2013
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and pull non-profit arts organization out of financial debt.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies to meet demands of future growth
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

Education

Master of Music - Composition in Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music
Online
2012

Master in Architecture - Architecture

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.1986

Associate of Arts - Film Studies

Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
Troy, MI
06.2012

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Music Composition
  • Orchestration
  • Midi mockup
  • Pro Tools Session Prep
  • Music copying and preparation
  • Music Recording
  • Music Mixing/Mastering
  • Music and Video Editing
  • Pro Tools
  • Cubase/Nuendo
  • Finale
  • Dorico
  • Sibelius

Accomplishments

    • Mourning in China, Best short at the Movie Ville International 2013

    • Winter in Hollywood, Award of Excellence, Canada International 2013

    • Early Summer, London International Film Fest 2013

    • Wonderland, Official selection of 2014 Cannes short film corner

    • The Taste, Official selection of 2015 Cannes short film corner

    • Dancing for you, best original song nomination, Los Angeles independent film festival, 2015

    • Sins of Identity, Official selection of 2016 Cannes short film corner

    • Harmonica, Official selection of 2016 Cannes short film corner

Timeline

Executive Director

The Scarab Club
05.2012 - 06.2013

Freelance Film Composer

Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current

Architect, Sr. Project Manager

SmithGroup
06.1992 - Current

MagArt Productions, LLC

Self-Employed
2015 - Current

Vocalist

Self-Employed
2008 - Current

Master of Music - Composition in Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music

Master in Architecture - Architecture

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Lawrence Technological University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Michigan State University

Associate of Arts - Film Studies

Motion Picture Institute of Michigan

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