Curriculum Vitae: The Course of Life
Experience Arranger
2012 – Present
Co-composer, co-arranger, & performer
The Gottabees are “super fun theater for the whole family.” Featured in the New York Times, The…
1996 – Present
Freelance Musician
Brendan works as a commercial composer, arranger, teacher, transcriber, and producer.
Fall 2018
Visiting Professor
Brendan created a one-semester medium-ensemble arranging course for Endicott College that outlined…
2011 - 2014
Musical Director, Arranger, & Performer
Brendan served as the musical director of the Somerville Theatre's 2011 Summer Midnight Movie…
2012 – 2013
Co-producer, Arranger & Performer
When Beck released his Song Reader book, Brendan connected with over 150 musicians and dancers to…
2012
Composer, Arranger, & Performer
Over three days in February 2012, Brendan invited six ensembles to the Somerville Theatre to record…
2011 – 2012
Composer & Arranger
Brendan composed and performed the music for the theatrical production of INDISCREET DISCRETION by…
2010 – 2011
Musical Director
Bent Wit Cabaret was a monthly variety show at the American Repertory Theater’s Club Oberon. BWC…
2008 – 2012
Director, Composer & Performer
Elephant Tango Ensemble was a collective of musicians, actors, puppeteers, designers, and dancers…
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: