Sarah Hade is a media composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, dreamy and full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Sarah's style is primarily defined by a unique sonic palette with clear influences of Thomas Newman, Hans Zimmer, and Alexandre Desplat. Her substantial experience across various genres from classical to electronic and gospel has fostered her capability to create a wide range of original and captivating compositions. Sarah’s music and arrangements have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall. Her latest work includes scoring for a Spaghetti Western short film ‘Vengeance of the Brotherhood’ (2023) along with a new YouTube series: ‘Truth Digital’. Working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, she has assisted on a range of projects. These range from the highly acclaimed animated feature film 'The Canterville Ghost' (2023), the highly successful Netflix series 'Maxine' (2021), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023) and the 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). F In 2023, Sarah arranged and orchestrated ‘Not an Apology’ for the 'Daughters of the Pirate Queen' concert at the National Concert Hall, Dublin. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the 'Nintendo Suite' with Eímear Noone. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and at the Video Games Music in Concert’ performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (May 2023). Its latest performance was by The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn in March 2024. Highlights: Music and arrangements performed by National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn Runner up (top 5) in Westwood's The Lost Piano Short Film Scoring Competition (2021) Ranked in the top 100 in the 'Score The World' film score contest (2020) Music performed at the International Women's Day concert 'Mixtape #IWN' in Dundalk Institute of Technology (2019), Maynooth University’s ’Shortcuts Concert’ (2019), and the ‘SpectroImmersion' concert (2018) Key Skills: >Orchestration and arranging >Diverse musical style of composition >Experienced with DAW’S including Logic Pro X, ProTools, Reaper, and Ableton >MIDI mock-up orchestrator using Spitfire, EastWest, Native Instrument Libraries >Creating original sample libraries/software instruments >Sibelius - compositional notation/music engraving/transcription >Recording/mixing/mastering

Sarah Hade

Sarah Hade is a media composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, dreamy and full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Sarah's style is primarily defined by a unique sonic palette with clear influences of Thomas Newman, Hans Zimmer, and Alexandre Desplat. Her substantial experience across various genres from classical to electronic and gospel has fostered her capability to create a wide range of original and captivating compositions. Sarah’s music and arrangements have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall. Her latest work includes scoring for a Spaghetti Western short film ‘Vengeance of the Brotherhood’ (2023) along with a new YouTube series: ‘Truth Digital’. Working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, she has assisted on a range of projects. These range from the highly acclaimed animated feature film 'The Canterville Ghost' (2023), the highly successful Netflix series 'Maxine' (2021), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023) and the 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). F In 2023, Sarah arranged and orchestrated ‘Not an Apology’ for the 'Daughters of the Pirate Queen' concert at the National Concert Hall, Dublin. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the 'Nintendo Suite' with Eímear Noone. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and at the Video Games Music in Concert’ performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (May 2023). Its latest performance was by The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn in March 2024. Highlights: Music and arrangements performed by National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn Runner up (top 5) in Westwood's The Lost Piano Short Film Scoring Competition (2021) Ranked in the top 100 in the 'Score The World' film score contest (2020) Music performed at the International Women's Day concert 'Mixtape #IWN' in Dundalk Institute of Technology (2019), Maynooth University’s ’Shortcuts Concert’ (2019), and the ‘SpectroImmersion' concert (2018) Key Skills: >Orchestration and arranging >Diverse musical style of composition >Experienced with DAW’S including Logic Pro X, ProTools, Reaper, and Ableton >MIDI mock-up orchestrator using Spitfire, EastWest, Native Instrument Libraries >Creating original sample libraries/software instruments >Sibelius - compositional notation/music engraving/transcription >Recording/mixing/mastering

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Sarah Hade is a media composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, dreamy and full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Sarah’s style is primarily defined by a unique sonic palette with clear influences of Thomas Newman, Hans Zimmer, and Alexandre Desplat. Her substantial experience across various genres from classical to electronic and gospel has fostered her capability to create a wide range of original and captivating compositions.

Sarah’s music and arrangements have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall. Her latest work includes scoring for a Spaghetti Western short film ‘Vengeance of the Brotherhood’ (2023) along with a new YouTube series: ‘Truth Digital’. Working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, she has assisted on a range of projects. These range from the highly acclaimed animated feature film ‘The Canterville Ghost’ (2023), the highly successful Netflix series ‘Maxine’ (2021), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023) and the ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). F In 2023, Sarah arranged and orchestrated ‘Not an Apology’ for the ‘Daughters of the Pirate Queen’ concert at the National Concert Hall, Dublin. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the ‘Nintendo Suite’ with Eímear Noone. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and at the Video Games Music in Concert’ performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (May 2023). Its latest performance was by The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn in March 2024.

Highlights:
Music and arrangements performed by National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn
Runner up (top 5) in Westwood’s The Lost Piano Short Film Scoring Competition (2021)
Ranked in the top 100 in the ‘Score The World’ film score contest (2020)
Music performed at the International Women’s Day concert ‘Mixtape #IWN’ in Dundalk Institute of Technology (2019), Maynooth University’s ’Shortcuts Concert’ (2019), and the ‘SpectroImmersion’ concert (2018)

Key Skills:

Orchestration and arranging
Diverse musical style of composition
Experienced with DAW’S including Logic Pro X, ProTools, Reaper, and Ableton
MIDI mock-up orchestrator using Spitfire, EastWest, Native Instrument Libraries
Creating original sample libraries/software instruments
Sibelius - compositional notation/music engraving/transcription
Recording/mixing/mastering

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Skills

Canva
Fr
Freelance Gig
Logic Pro
Pro Tools
Ma
Master
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Experience Level

Canva
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
GarageBand
Expert
iMovie
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Theme Tune
Intermediate
Soundtrack
Intermediate
Short Film
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
reaper
Intermediate
Jingle
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Beginner
Unity
Beginner
Unity 3D
Beginner
Ableton Live
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner
French
Intermediate

Education

Master in Music & Media Technologies at Trinity College Dublin
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music at Maynooth University
September 20, 2016 - September 20, 2019
Diploma in Music Performance at London College of Music
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services
    uniE608 Film Composer Showreel 2024
    My official showreel showcasing a selection of projects I have written music for ranging from a short films, film scoring competitions, and my own music releases. All music here was composed, recorded and mixed by me. Sarah Hade is a composer for film, TV & multimedia specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, dreamy and full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’.
    uniE608 A Tranquil Thought on a Thursday
    This piece brings to mind tranquil images of autumn with an array of marvelous colours and leaves falling. I came up with this idea in October playing around on the piano. What's interesting is that for the first time in a long while, I'm not overwhelmed with the busyness of life. Perhaps, that is how this piece naturally came to be.
    uniE603 'Pandemonium: Wrath of the Anti-Christ' (2020) - Dock Scene
    'Pandemonium: Wrath of the Anti-Christ' (2020) cue 'Dock Scene'.
    uniE608 'Pandemonium: Wrath of the Anti-Christ' Trailer Music (2020)
    'Pandemonium: Wrath of the Anti-Christ' Trailer Music (2020)
    uniE608 Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023) Trailer
    Trailer music written for Spaghetti Western short 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023).
    uniE608 Music from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023)
    A preview of some of the best musical moments from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood (2023), a Spaghetti Western short film.
    uniE603 'A Blood Oath' from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023)
    Cue from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood (2023), a Spaghetti Western short film: 'A Blood Oath'.
    uniE603 Vengeance of the Brotherhood - 'Gunfight' + 'Blood Oath'
    Two cues: 'Gunfight' and 'Blood Oath' from Spaghetti Western short 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' 2023.
    uniE608 The Lost Piano
    I wrote this piece for the Westwood Scoring Competition in 2021 which proceeded to be a runner up in the top 5 for competition. The style here is very minimalist with piano and subtle strings. competition
    uniE608 Lockdown
    I wrote this piece as an experiment in writing for an Epic fantasy genre for film music. However, I found my creative initiative drifting and ended up creating this more mysterious piece. The final outcome brought me to consider this title 'Lockdown' in which I find the gradual Zimmer-like build throughout reminded me of the changing phases of coming out of lockdown. Thus, the video is based on my perspective with scenes of Dublin City which for the first time it's streets were deserted and quite eerie.

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