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Humanitarian Award - Issued by Youth for Human Rights International · Sep 2024
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Semaj Murphy

Los Angeles

Summary

Semaj Murphy is a rising artist who is a fourth-year undergraduate at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music studying violin performance with a minor in Music Industry.
Semaj aspires to challenge the barriers of fine art academia by merging his eclectic passions for classical music performance, composition, and creative art direction, aiming to not only expand minds of how art can be exhibited but interpreted, cultivating a full spectrum of artistic expression.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teaching Artist

Los Angeles Philharmonic
11.2023 - Current

Teach violin and collaborate with YOLA faculty to create a shared and culture-inspired music curriculum though group classes, chamber music, and large ensembles.

Program Assistant

Los Angeles Philharmonic (YOLA)
11.2023 - 04.2024

Managed daily operations, program evaluation, and assessment. Assisted in pre/post-production, digital/social media outreach, databases, other operational materials.

Performer on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jimmy Kimmel Live
05.2025 - 06.2025

Jimmy Kimmel Live performing with Mariah the Scientist

Beyoncé Bowl - Musician Performer

Parkwood Entertainment
12.2024 - 12.2024

Beyoncé's NFL Christmas Halftime Show

Artist as Catalyst Intern

The Peace Studio
07.2024 - 07.2024

Professional development and networking opportunities that built sustainable arts practices. I participated in studio classes, keynote conversations, and interactive workshops on the themes of Mindfulness, Arts Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, and Relationship Building.

Music Director and Arranger - Apprenticeship

Abbey Road Studios
05.2024 - 05.2024

Music directed my first acoustic unplugged show in London. Collaborated with song writers and arranged all original music for string quartet, succeeding with recording these songs at Abbey Road Studios.

Session Musician for Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop

Sony
03.2024 - 03.2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Composer, Lorne Balfe and Contractor, Peter Rotter.

Red Bull Symphonic Musician

Red Bull
11.2022 - 10.2023


  • Performed at the Atlanta Symphony Hall as part of Red Bull's global Symphonic Orchestra with Rick Ross. 2022 - Atlanta
  • Performed at Dolby Theatre with Metro Boomin, led by Maestro Anthony Parnther. 2023 - Los Angeles

Imagine Dragons | Symphony Music Video

Coke Studio
03.2023 - 03.2023

Brand Ambassador

Ralph Lauren Corporation
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance, Music Industry Minor

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12-2025

Skills

  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Creative strategy

Humanitarian Award - Issued by Youth for Human Rights International · Sep 2024

Humanitarian Award for devoting time and energy to enrich the lives of the community.

Timeline

Performer on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jimmy Kimmel Live
05.2025 - 06.2025

Beyoncé Bowl - Musician Performer

Parkwood Entertainment
12.2024 - 12.2024

Artist as Catalyst Intern

The Peace Studio
07.2024 - 07.2024

Music Director and Arranger - Apprenticeship

Abbey Road Studios
05.2024 - 05.2024

Session Musician for Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop

Sony
03.2024 - 03.2024

Lead Teaching Artist

Los Angeles Philharmonic
11.2023 - Current

Program Assistant

Los Angeles Philharmonic (YOLA)
11.2023 - 04.2024

Brand Ambassador

Ralph Lauren Corporation
05.2023 - 07.2023

Imagine Dragons | Symphony Music Video

Coke Studio
03.2023 - 03.2023

Red Bull Symphonic Musician

Red Bull
11.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance, Music Industry Minor

University of Southern California

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