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Danielle Alicz

Danielle Alicz

Yorkville

Summary

Award-nominated film composer with over two years of experience offering a deep understanding of music theory, history and composition honed through completion of two master's degrees. Adaptable and familiar collaborating with diverse filmmakers to craft compelling and cohesive film scores. Excels at developing scores that enhance projects and resonate with audiences on a profound level. Contributes understanding of digital audio workstations and orchestration techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Film Composer

Brava Pink October Social Media Advertisement
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Successfully met tight deadlines under pressure without compromising the integrity of the compositions.
  • Established strong working relationships with filmmakers, leading to repeat collaborations on future projects.

Film Composer

Short Film - "Come To Our Assistance"
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Consulted with director to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Musicians were recorded on-site for two separate sessions.
  • Score was nominated at the International Sound and Film Music Festival.

Film Composer

Short Film - "Saleh"
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Consulted with director to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Collaborated with a small group of composers to determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve the desired effect in the film.
  • Scores were recorded with musicians on-site or online.

Film Composer

Short Film - "The Rougaroux"
06.2023 - 08.2023

Film Composer

Short Film - "Sisters"
03.2023 - 08.2023

Online Music Theory Tutor

Varsity Tutors
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
  • Identified individual student needs and created tailored lesson plans for improved academic outcomes.

Music Theory Instructor

Lewis University
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Courses taught were Music Theory I, Ear Training, and Music Seminar

Education

Master of Arts - Film Composition

Seattle Film Institute
Seattle, WA
07.2023

Master of Arts - Music Theory

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - General Music

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Film Scoring
  • Music Editing
  • Music Arrangements
  • Logic Pro X
  • Protools
  • Digital Performer
  • Cubase
  • Finale
  • Sibelius
  • Dorico

Timeline

Film Composer

Brava Pink October Social Media Advertisement
10.2024 - 10.2024

Film Composer

Short Film - "Come To Our Assistance"
12.2023 - 03.2024

Online Music Theory Tutor

Varsity Tutors
09.2023 - Current

Film Composer

Short Film - "The Rougaroux"
06.2023 - 08.2023

Film Composer

Short Film - "Saleh"
05.2023 - 08.2023

Film Composer

Short Film - "Sisters"
03.2023 - 08.2023

Music Theory Instructor

Lewis University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Film Composition

Seattle Film Institute

Master of Arts - Music Theory

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts - General Music

Lewis University
Danielle Alicz