Dave Volpe

Composer Dave Volpe is a true believer in music as a collaborative art. Of particular interest is the relationship between music and image, whether it be in film or using instruments in the concert hall to paint pictures and tell stories. Few things are more exciting than working with musicians and directors to explore this relationship and bring our art to new levels.

Dave has been very fortunate to have a rich and unique journey filled with amazing people and experiences that continue to mold him and the way he views music. Some of the most significant events have included a month-long trip to Paris with the EAMA program in 2006, a 3-year employment at the music publisher C. F. Peters, participation in the ASCAP/NYU Buddy Baker Film Scoring Workshop in 2007, and attending the Film Scoring Program at the 2008 Aspen Music Festival.

His enrollment in SMPTV has afforded him numerous opportunities to work with talented filmmakers and learn from some of the industry's leading professionals. Of particular note was his year-long mentorship with film composer and personal hero Thomas Newman. His interaction with Mr. Newman combined with the people met and teachings acquired through USC have made this past year some of the most exciting and enlightening times of his life.

In addition to being a composer, Dave is a classically trained pianist, a professional music engraver, a perpetual choir nerd, and an avid cook/baker.

	Dave Volpe e-mail web site Audio Samples The Other Garden Heroic Chase Evenfall Green Daily Grind Amor Familiar Composer Dave Volpe is a true believer in music as a collaborative art. Of particular interest is the relationship between music and image, whether it be in film or using instruments in the concert hall to paint pictures and tell stories. Few things are more exciting than working with musicians and directors to explore this relationship and bring our art to new levels. Dave has been very fortunate to have a rich and unique journey filled with amazing people and experiences that continue to mold him and the way he views music. Some of the most significant events have included a month-long trip to Paris with the EAMA program in 2006, a 3-year employment at the music publisher C. F. Peters, participation in the ASCAP/NYU Buddy Baker Film Scoring Workshop in 2007, and attending the Film Scoring Program at the 2008 Aspen Music Festival. His enrollment in SMPTV has afforded him numerous opportunities to work with talented filmmakers and learn from some of the industry's leading professionals. Of particular note was his year-long mentorship with film composer and personal hero Thomas Newman. His interaction with Mr. Newman combined with the people met and teachings acquired through USC have made this past year some of the most exciting and enlightening times of his life. In addition to being a composer, Dave is a classically trained pianist, a professional music engraver, a perpetual choir nerd, and an avid cook/baker.

Dave Volpe

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