Curriculum Vitae: The Course of Life
Experience
The Gottabees
2012 – Present
Co-composer, co-arranger, & performer
The Gottabees are “super fun theater for the whole family.” Featured in the New York Times, The…
Various
1996 – Present
Freelance Musician
Brendan works as a commercial composer, arranger, teacher, transcriber, and producer.
Brookline Porchfest
2016 – 2021
Producer
Brendan developed the framework for Brookline Porchfest in 2016 and has managed each subsequent…
Brookline Music School - Staff
2016 – 2021
Digital Communications Coordinator
Super administrator and architect for Google and Microsoft email/document ecosystems, including…
Brookline Music School - Faculty
2006 – 2021
Teaching Artist, Guitar
Brendan was a BMS faculty member for 15 years. He was the coordinator of the guitar department for…
Endicott College
Fall 2018
Visiting Professor
Brendan created a one-semester medium-ensemble arranging course for Endicott College that outlined…
TuneFoolery
2006 – 2016
Instructor & Consultant
Tunefoolery Music, Inc. is a non-profit organization for musicians in mental health recovery.…
JamPlay.com
2010 – 2016
Instructor
Brendan created 177 instructional videos that cover theory, technique, and the playing styles of…
Somerville Theatre
2011 - 2014
Musical Director, Arranger, & Performer
Brendan served as the musical director of the Somerville Theatre's 2011 Summer Midnight Movie…
Beck Song Reader
2012 – 2013
Co-producer, Arranger & Performer
When Beck released his Song Reader book, Brendan connected with over 150 musicians and dancers to…
TimeStamp
2012
Composer, Arranger, & Performer
Over three days in February 2012, Brendan invited six ensembles to the Somerville Theatre to record…
Fort Port Theatre Company
2011 – 2012
Composer & Arranger
Brendan composed and performed the music for the theatrical production of INDISCREET DISCRETION by…
Bent Wit Cabaret
2010 – 2011
Musical Director
Bent Wit Cabaret was a monthly variety show at the American Repertory Theater’s Club Oberon. BWC…
Elephant Tango Ensemble
2008 – 2012
Director, Composer & Performer
Elephant Tango Ensemble was a collective of musicians, actors, puppeteers, designers, and dancers…
Newton Community Education
2001 – 2007
Teacher
Brendan designed and taught Beginner Guitar, Beyond Beginner Guitar, Intro to Photography, and…
Liz Linder
2000 - 2003
PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT
Brendan served as a photographer's assistant in the office, darkroom, and on location.
Education & Skills
Berklee College of Music
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Professional Music with a focus on arranging & composition
- Volunteer: Berklee's Music Mentoring program; teaching gifted High-School students in the Boston Community
Private Studies
1998 - 2009
Master Training
- Jay Weik
- Tim Miller
- Charlie Banacos
Computer Skills
Software
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Final Cut Pro X
- iMovie
- Logic Pro X
- Garageband
- Sibelius
Website Design
- Craft CMS
- Wordpress
- Languages:
- HTML
- CSS
- Twig