Brian Morales is a composer, producer (and closet sound designer) who thrives when collaborating with other musicians and creatives. He is most widely known for his orchestration of The Color Purple, which featured Cynthia Erivo and was directed by John Doyle (and also garnered him a nomination for an Olivier Award at the age of 24). From a young age, Brian had a keen ear for music and media; the combination of expressive and extroverted visuals mixed with dynamic, melodramatic music in Disney’s Fantasia remains a steadfast inspiration for much of his creative output. His chamber ballet, Strangers, was his first serious large-form work for woodwind quintet, percussion and 4 dancers -- completed during the pandemic with choreographer and collaborator Julia Bengtsson (album now streaming everywhere). This collaboration with Julia has culminated over multiple projects including “Of Love,” a ballet setting of his violin sonata for three dancers which was premiered at The United Palace and “House of Mercy,” a dynamic ensemble piece that examines the harrowing history of an asylum in uptown Inwood. Brian actively writes and produces music for Film and TV and was recently announced as a 2025 Fellow for the Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive. He received his M.M. in composition from the Manhattan School of Music, a B.M. from California State University Fullerton and attended the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) where he realized his lifelong dream of studying counterpoint in Paris, France.I'm a musician who specializes in... from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other musicians. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. Freelance Music Producer Deep Syncers 2024-Present Reel Note Music 2023-present Opening Line Music Group 2023-present

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Brian Morales is a composer, producer (and closet sound designer) who thrives when collaborating with other musicians and creatives. He is most widely known for his orchestration of The Color Purple, which featured Cynthia Erivo and was directed by John Doyle (and also garnered him a nomination for an Olivier Award at the age of 24). From a young age, Brian had a keen ear for music and media; the combination of expressive and extroverted visuals mixed with dynamic, melodramatic music in Disney’s Fantasia remains a steadfast inspiration for much of his creative output. His chamber ballet, Strangers, was his first serious large-form work for woodwind quintet, percussion and 4 dancers -- completed during the pandemic with choreographer and collaborator Julia Bengtsson (album now streaming everywhere). This collaboration with Julia has culminated over multiple projects including “Of Love,” a ballet setting of his violin sonata for three dancers which was premiered at The United Palace and “House of Mercy,” a dynamic ensemble piece that examines the harrowing history of an asylum in uptown Inwood. Brian actively writes and produces music for Film and TV and was recently announced as a 2025 Fellow for the Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive. He received his M.M. in composition from the Manhattan School of Music, a B.M. from California State University Fullerton and attended the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) where he realized his lifelong dream of studying counterpoint in Paris, France.I'm a musician who specializes in... from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other musicians. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. Freelance Music Producer Deep Syncers 2024-Present Reel Note Music 2023-present Opening Line Music Group 2023-present

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Brian Morales is a composer, producer (and closet sound designer) who thrives when collaborating with other musicians and creatives. He is most widely known for his orchestration of The Color Purple, which featured Cynthia Erivo and was directed by John Doyle (and also garnered him a nomination for an Olivier Award at the age of 24).

From a young age, Brian had a keen ear for music and media; the combination of expressive and extroverted visuals mixed with dynamic, melodramatic music in Disney’s Fantasia remains a steadfast inspiration for much of his creative output.

His chamber ballet, Strangers, was his first serious large-form work for woodwind quintet, percussion and 4 dancers – completed during the pandemic with choreographer and collaborator Julia Bengtsson (album now streaming everywhere). This collaboration with Julia has culminated over multiple projects including “Of Love,” a ballet setting of his violin sonata for three dancers which was premiered at The United Palace and “House of Mercy,” a dynamic ensemble piece that examines the harrowing history of an asylum in uptown Inwood.

Brian actively writes and produces music for Film and TV and was recently announced as a 2025 Fellow for the Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive. He received his M.M. in composition from the Manhattan School of Music, a B.M. from California State University Fullerton and attended the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) where he realized his lifelong dream of studying counterpoint in Paris, France.I’m a musician who specializes in… from…

Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other musicians. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it.

Freelance Music Producer
Deep Syncers
2024-Present

Reel Note Music
2023-present

Opening Line Music Group
2023-present

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Skills

Ableton Live
Co
Composition
Mu
Music Theory
Sibelius
So
Soundtrack
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Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
Composition
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Izotope Ozone
Expert
Mix
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Master
Expert
Beats
Expert
reaper
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Steinberg Cubase
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelors of Music (B.M.) at Cal State University Fullerton
September 4, 2006 - December 23, 2011
Masters of Music (M.M.) at Manhattan School of Music
September 7, 2015 - May 26, 2017
Certificate Program at European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) Paris
July 3, 2017 - July 28, 2017

Qualifications

Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive Fellow
November 9, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Film Conducting, Orchestration, Part Preparation, Score Production
Joy Music House Workshop (Auditor)
October 22, 2024 - October 22, 2024
Ableton Live Suite 12
June 5, 2023 - October 22, 2024
Music Production, Sound Design, Beatmaking
Dorico (Music Preparation and Engraving)
January 27, 2020 - October 22, 2024
Score and Part Preparation, Music Engraving, Editing, Proofreading, Score Production, Booth Reader

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE603 Brian Dean Morales - WONDERS OF GLORY (demo)
    Orchestral Track created as part of a fantasy instrumental album. This recording uses only sample libraries. It showcases my abilities as a composer, a producer and an audio mixer. I have grasp on typical orchestral styles (dramedy, epic hybrid, documentary) and also have experience in sound design.