Music
Placed: The Journey Through Foster Care (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer, Performer
In 2025, I was honored to be contracted to write and produce a score to accompany the documentary capstone project of the University of Dayton's Communication Department Class of 2025. The documentary portrays an empathetic and unflinching look at the difficulties and experiences of the foster care system, specifically in Montgomery County. I chose to compliment this heavy subject matter with sparse arrangements, haunting synthesizers, and several themes to represent the breadth of emotions portrayed in the documentary. Completed April 2025.
Funk: The Sound of Dayton (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer, Performer
As a team member of my senior year capstone project, I composed, recorded, and played on the soundtrack for our documentary about funk's history in the city of Dayton. I drew inspiration from the funk legends of the city to create a soundtrack that honored the key elements of funk music -- syncopation, groovy bass lines, and fun -- while still serving as a supporting element for the on-screen visuals. I had the pleasure of collaborating with several University of Dayton musicians, paying homage to the collaborative spirit of both funk music and the city of Dayton. The documentary was awarded the 2024 Ohio Valley Regional College Student Production Award for Best Non-Fiction, Long Form. Completed May 2024.
The Girl Next Door (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer
I created this soundtrack for the 2024 short film The Girl Next Door. By using hollow synths, dissonance, and motifs for the two main characters, I was able to create a soundtrack that amplified the emotion of the story and personified the characters in a unique way. I was also able to work with the director to compose music that responded to on-screen cues, which was an exciting new opportunity. Completed March 2024.
The Elevator (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer
All of the music featured in the second season of The Elevator were original compositions, including the theme song, which I wrote and revamped to elevate the series to a whole new level. Completed May 2022.
A Bitter Taste of Truth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer
I, once again, had the honor of being asked to the senior documentary produced by the University of Dayton's documentary class in 2023. This album was my first venture into recording and mixing live instruments. To achieve a minimal, yet effective sound, the score was constrained to the violin and the piano. Using the two instruments, I was able to create a wide range of emotion to enhance the storytelling of the documentarians. Completed May 2023.
Shattered: A City Under Pressure (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer
I was asked to write a soundtrack for the documentary produced by the University of Dayton's documentary class, which serves as a senior capstone class for media production majors. I used different orchestral instruments and a repeating motif to illustrate the ever-changing but persisting strength and beauty of the city of Dayton, which was the focus of the documentary. The documentary was awarded the 2022 Ohio Valley Regional College Student Production Award for Best Non-Fiction, Long Form. Completed April 2022.
The Art of Letting Go (Around the Corner Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Composer, Producer
I wrote this song for the short film Around the Corner, which was produced by Flyer Pilots. The film, which I also acted in, follows a young man's journey through grief physically realized by an infinite hallway that he cannot escape from. I wrote this piece to accompany the climax of the film and the emotional resolution of the protagonist. I used a large number of synthesizers and electronic pianos to create a dreamy and melancholic, yet empowering, track. Completed December 2021.
