Brian Crutchfield : Composer for Film & New MediaEducation
Berklee College of Music
BOSTON, MA - BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN FILM SCORING
Program included an in-depth study of classical music composition and film scores, advanced MIDI sequencing and mockup, score preparation, and music editing. The major also included a lot of training in the use of software such as Digital Performer, Logic, Reason, and Pro Tools. Was awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship through Berklee's World Scholarship Tour.
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
HOUSTON, TX - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - FINE ARTS CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Skills
6+ years of experience writing music for film, commercials, video games, and other new media. Currently I work full-time as a composer for multiple production companies and music licensing houses.
12 years of performance experience on instruments including Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, and Piano/Keyboards.
4 years of experience using Dreamweaver (HTML, CSS3, JQuery) and Photoshop to create personal websites, and graphics.
Software Proficiency
Work Experience
"Last Train Home"
DIRECTED BY CAITLIN DONALDSON
"Tainted Love" Television Mini-Series
PRODUCED BY HALOGEN TV
"Angel of Hope"
DIRECTED BY KENT ALLEN - PRODUCED BY NEW DAYDREAM FILMS
Freelance Composer for Elias Arts LLC
MUSIC WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRIAN CRUTCHFIELD
"The Silent Treatment"
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY DAVID BUKSTEIN
Freelance Composer for AudioJungle.net
MUSIC WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRIAN CRUTCHFIELD
"Go Daddy Spec Ads"
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY DAVID BUKSTEIN
"Hasbro / Nerf Spec Ad"
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY DAVID BUKSTEIN
"Amounting to Nothing"
A FEATURE LENGTH DARK COMEDY BY THE PLACE TO B PRODUCTIONS
"Letting Madison Go"
A SHORT FILM BY PENCIL BOX PRODUCTIONS
Countless Film Scoring Student Projects
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Berklee Ensemble Office Work Study
BERKLEE ENSEMBLE DEPARTMENT
Notable Achievements
- Won the AudioJungle One Note Loop Composition Competition
- Awarded a 4-year full tuition scholarship from Berklee's World Scholarship Tour.
- One of 3 saxophonists in the nation to be accepted into the Dave Brubeck Institute's Summer Jazz Colony.
- Recipient of multiple outstanding musicianship and outstanding soloist awards from North Texas Jazz Festivals.
- While at HSPVA had multiple placements in Texas All-State Jazz Ensembles on Tenor Sax.