Stephen Morris
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Music-savvy composer bringing over 20 years of experience arranging and creating musical pieces. Known for composing music of emotional depth and colorful command of the orchestra.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Strings Arranger
Reginal Wright
01.2023 - Current
- Created string orchestral arrangements providing strong musical support for pre-existing choral works composed by employer.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Film Composer
Sequence 8, LLC ("HELP!")
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Film Composer
Catharsis Productions, LLC ("Catharsis")
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Composed original music that enhanced emotional content of film.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Film Composer
Female Focused Adventures ("The Trilogy")
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with directors to determine and achieve desired sound for underscore.
- Applied creative production techniques utilizing Logic Pro digital audio workstation.
- Delivered services to clients within specific timeframes.
Film Composer
Push You Productions ("Harvest")
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Composed original music with use of Logic Pro digital audio workstation via MIDI sequencing.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Film Composer
Lycantrope Studios ("Shadowing")
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with other composers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Composed original music with the use of the Logic Pro digital audio workstation via MIDI sequencing.
Education
Online Graduate Diploma - Film Scoring
Film Scoring Academy of Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria10.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Theory And Composition
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2010
Skills
- Musical composition
- Musical score writing
- Self-critiquing skills
- Extensive performance background
- Harmony knowledge
- Music editing
- Arranging music
- Studio recording experience
- Musical Arrangements
- Studio Recordings
- Music Interpretation
SOFTWARE
- Apple Logic Pro
- Steinberg Dorico
- Avid Sibelius
Affiliations
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Additional Information
Music Director at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (Fort Worth, TX) - June 1998-Present
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with other music directors to determine the music for weekly services.
- Conducting four (4) choral ensembles.
- Teaching individual SATB parts for said choral ensembles.
- Sequencing MIDI arrangements of the music of weekly services for live performance.
Music Director at Kindred Jazz (Dallas, TX) - June 2020-Present
Responsibilities include:
- Creating musical arrangements for the band.
- Scheduling and conducting weekly rehearsals.
- Composing original music.
- Fulfilling the role of music producer during recording sessions.
- Music preparation
- Communication a clear vision of the band's overall sound and musical direction.
Timeline
Film Composer
Sequence 8, LLC ("HELP!")
07.2023 - 08.2023
Strings Arranger
Reginal Wright
01.2023 - Current
Film Composer
Catharsis Productions, LLC ("Catharsis")
07.2021 - 08.2022
Film Composer
Female Focused Adventures ("The Trilogy")
08.2019 - 10.2019
Film Composer
Push You Productions ("Harvest")
03.2019 - 10.2019
Film Composer
Lycantrope Studios ("Shadowing")
12.2018 - 01.2019
Online Graduate Diploma - Film Scoring
Film Scoring Academy of Europe
Bachelor of Music - Music Theory And Composition
The University of Texas At Arlington
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