Objective:   
A position as a media composer with a production company seeking to provide the highest quality of music and sound.

Qualifications:
Fourteen years of piano training in a wide range of styles from contemporary to jazz, with an emphasis in classical. Extensive experience using recording software including Tascam Gigastudio, various professional sound libraries, and Steinberg Nuendo. Especially skilled at creating realistic orchestral scores using samples. Knowledgeable about a variety of keyboards/synthesizers and recording equipment.

Experience:  
Video Game Composer – 2004 to 2005
Lightning Round Entertainment, Inc.
Composed original music for use in a children’s Computer game titled “Word Hive” released online through the website www.grab.com. Worked closely with the game developers and company CEO to compose music to fit with the game.

IT/Technology Resources Manager - 2006 to present
The Center of Music and Art, Wintersville OH
Management of technology for the music education and retail facility. Participation in various musical performances and concerts, as well as providing instruction for students enrolled in the music program.

Director of Music – 1995 to 2007
New Life United Methodist Church, Wheeling WV
Responsible for overseeing the music program for an inner-city church. Implementation of new forms of technology for use with traditional programs, including the design and construction of a computerized pipe organ replacement. Experience orchestrating and arranging special music for vocalists and choral groups.

Notable Achievements:      

• Featured as Keyboard Magazine’s September 2006 “Unsigned Artist of the Month”
• Soundtrack Composer for independent short film “Tears for the Son” by Roll Twenty Productions - featured in the Tribeca Film Festival
• Soundtrack Composer for independent short film "Boring, OR" by Roll Twenty Productions
• 2007 Turner Classic Movies annual Young Film Composers Competition entry placed in the top twenty of over 800 entries worldwide
• Original score featured in Minnesota State University Research Conference video presentation 

References available upon request
Music samples available at the website www.stephancarroll.com