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At the nerve center of practice and theory, the Film Scoring program at NYU Steinhardt offers a unique program of study for the B.M. The curriculum in Film Scoring includes intensive professional training integrally linked to the Music Composition, Music Technology, and Songwriting programs, offering a vast range of artistic and academic training and unique possibilities for individual exploration

and development. The composition faculty, having contributed to well over 100 feature films and garnering numerous Guggenheim Fellowships, includes Ira Newborn, Michael Patterson, Marc Suozzo, and Julia Wolfe.

11/22/2025

Today we were honored to welcome Jonathan Levi and Mel Marvin, frequent collaborators whose work spans has frequented Broadway.

Mel Marvin is a celebrated composer with an extensive career writing music for dozens of musicals, plays, and operas, including "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "Tintypes," and Broadway productions such as "Yentl."

Jonathan Levi is a multifaceted novelist and lyricist whose collaborations with Mel have earned critical acclaim and helped shape several long-running theatrical works.

Together, Jon and Mel led a songwriting masterclass for our students, including Zhije Zou and Luca Scoppetta-Stern (both pictured), offering thoughtful critiques, creative insight, and a glimpse into their collaborative process.

We are grateful for their generosity, artistry, and the inspiration they shared with our community today!
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11/17/2025

🎶 Contemporary Scoring Spotlight! 🎶

In last week’s Contemporary Scoring class, Professor Hunter Hanson introduced students to the fundamentals of Pro Tools, which is an essential DAW (digital audio workstation) for modern media composers.

Students got hands-on experience as they:
💻 Learned the layout and basic functions of Pro Tools
🎬 Created their first Pro Tools session
🎧 Practiced importing audio and video for scoring

Great work to everyone diving into new tools and expanding their production skills!
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11/14/2025

Today at Screen Scoring Composers Forum, we were honored to welcome back Jongnic “JB” Bontemps: a powerhouse media composer whose work spans blockbuster films, television, documentaries, and games.

JB shared insights from his remarkable career, from early work on "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" (winner of the first-ever NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Score) to scoring the new Netflix series "Boots." He also generously critiqued several students’ rescoring assignments for a scene he originally scored, offering thoughtful, practical feedback on storytelling and musical intent.

A Brooklyn native with roots in gospel and jazz, JB has become one of today’s most versatile composers. His credits include "Creed II," "World’s Best" (Disney+), "Wedding Season"(Netflix), "The 4400" (CW), "Redfall" (Arkane Studios), and acclaimed documentaries such as "Citizen Ashe," "My Name Is Pauli Murray," and "United Skates."

Huge thank you to JB for sharing his experience and inspiring our community today!
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11/10/2025

We’re proud to celebrate six NYU Screen Scoring alumni who have been selected for The SCL Mentor Program — an exclusive initiative that introduces emerging composers to the screen music industry.

👏 Congratulations to:
Tristan Arostegui (MM '22)
Camila María Bermúdez Ortiz (MM '24)
Lina Breining (MM '24)
Lindsay Dievert (BM '24)
Isabella Dussias (BM '25)
Panzhen (Panpan) Wu (MM '25)

The SCL NY Mentor Committee selected these talented alumni from over 90 applicants for the 2025–2026 cohort, which will run from November 2025 through June 2026.

We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💜🎶

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11/07/2025

We were thrilled to welcome Antonella Di Saverio, Executive Director of Administration & Publisher Relations at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), to today’s Composers Forum!

Antonella graciously answered a myriad of student questions about performing rights organizations and even took the time to critique a few student websites. Her insights into the world of royalties, administration, and publisher relations were invaluable for our Screen Scoring community.

Thank you, Antonella, for sharing your expertise and supporting the next generation of composers! 💜🎼

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10/31/2025

We were honored to welcome legendary producer, arranger, orchestrator, and NYU faculty Teese Gohl to this week’s Fridays@1!

Teese shared insights into his work orchestrating Atli Örvarsson’s score for "Silo" and offered thoughtful critiques of our students’ orchestration projects—ranging from professional assignments to personal compositions.

Thank you, Teese, for your generosity, artistry, and for inspiring the next generation of screen composers and orchestrators! 💜

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10/30/2025

🎶 This semester (so far) at NYU Steinhardt Screen Scoring...

We’ve been privileged to host an incredible lineup of media composers from around the country in our weekly Composers Forum!

✨ Our guests have included:
Christopher North • Danny Gray • Katie Jenkins • Josué Vera • Alba S. Torremocha • Curtis Moore • Shruti Kumar

A huge thank you to each of you for sharing your time, talent, and insight with our students. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 💜🎬🎧

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03/28/2025

Huge shoutout to our amazing NYU Screen Scoring students and alumni who attended this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco!

As the world’s premier event for game developers, GDC brings together innovators, storytellers, and sound creators from all corners of the industry—and we’re proud to see our community represented among them. From networking and panels to the latest in game audio tech, our students and grads showed up with talent, curiosity, and drive.

Here’s to bold steps, creative futures, and making waves in the world of game music!

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11/22/2024

🎼Last Friday, we were excited to welcome Danielle Eva Schwob to Composers Forum!

Danielle is a multi-talented composer, orchestrator, and visual artist whose work spans film, TV, theatre, and concert halls. Under her alias Delanila, she released the acclaimed debut album OVERLOADED, featuring Grammy-winning collaborators and praised by The New York Times.

From self-directed music videos to award-winning projects like The Philosopher, Danielle combines music and visuals in groundbreaking ways. She’s also a passionate advocate for artists’ rights.

Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your incredible artistry and insights with us ✨

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11/11/2024

We were thrilled to have the incredibly talented Zac Zinger in our Composers Forum this past Friday! 🎉

Zac is an award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist with performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Known for his work on major video games like "Street Fighter V," "League of Legends," and "Elden Ring," Zac has also collaborated with legends like Paul McCartney and Michael Bublé. His dedication to the shakuhachi, including a fellowship to study in Tokyo, highlights his passion for blending diverse musical traditions. Thank you, Zac, for sharing your artistry and insights!

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10/28/2024

It was a pleasure having Wayne Hankin at our Composers Forum this past Friday! 🎉

🎶 Wayne Hankin is a musician, educator, and specialist in historical woodwinds. His career spans a range of exciting experiences, from performing with Cirque du Soleil, to conducting and playing for opera, to performing music for films and playing music across the United States and Canada. Furthermore, over the course of his career, he has earned numerous awards and grants from organizations such as ASCAP, Meet the Composer, and The National Endowment of the Arts, as well as gained recognition at the World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington D.C. 🎶

Thank you, Wayne for your invaluable insights!

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10/25/2024

🎶 We're excited to welcome Henry Terepka to the Screen Scoring team this semester! 🎉

As Music Director at 4 Elements Music, a curated production music library specializing in instrumental and underscore music for TV, film, and other media, Henry has spent the past 15 years playing a key role in expanding the catalog to over 8,000 titles and building a global network of composers. His impressive credits include composing music for Dateline (NBC), 20/20 (ABC), Art21 (PBS), and Good Morning America (ABC). He’s also mixed the theme music for Dateline (NBC) and produced for artists like Caitlin Pasko and Jamell NYT.

Henry is seen here working with graduate student Gabriel De Guzman on refining a mockup in Logic Pro X, offering hands-on guidance and expert insights into the creative process.

Welcome, Henry! We’re thrilled to have you with us!

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