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Andrés Soto

15210 Sherman Way, Apt. 78, Van Nuys

Summary

Latin Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, producer, and lecturer based in Los Angeles, with a dynamic career in film music, commercial music, and concert music. His classical works are performed by renowned orchestras worldwide, and his original music enhances film, TV, and video game productions across major networks and platforms. His commissions include collaborations with prestigious ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, Juilliard, with projects powered by Universal Production Music and the Sphinx Organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

COMPOSER, ARRANGER, MUSIC PRODUCER

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
  • Original music written for 7 feature films, 2 video games, over 20 shorts, 4 documentaries, 2 live theater works, 4 albums for Universal Production Music (featured on ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX, FIFA, NBA, NFL, BBC, UNIVISION, TELEMUNDO, CHANNEL 4UK, CHANNEL 7 AUS., etc.)
  • Composer of large works performed by several orchestras and ensembles around the world (New York Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Edmonton Symphony., etc)
  • Orchestrator for operatic works (Far Travelers) and commercial albums in Los Angeles (Luke Spiller, Big Machine)

PUBLISHING CONSULTANT

AMERICAN COMPOSERS FORUM
12.2024 - Current
  • Assistance in an on-going music publishing project, involving proofreading orchestral scores, communicating with publishers (Hal Leonard) and award-winning composers

SCORE PREPARATOR/COPYIST/PROOFREADER

Tony Finno
04.2016 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in the score preparation in major Hollywood productions, including Ocean's Eight (Warner Bros.), Hail Caesar! (Universal), A Dog's Purpose (Amblin/Universal), Barbershop 3 (New Line Cinema), and Star Wars Battlefront (EA, video game)

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

THE COLOR OF MUSIC
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Supported student engagement and organization in a music-focused academic environment

STUDIO ASSISTANT

HEAVENLY MUSIC & SDMILLERMUSIC
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Assisted Marcelo Zarvos and Scott D. Miller with scoring projects for film and television, enhancing hands-on expertise in the music industry

INTERN

AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted orchestra librarian in preparation of sheet music for conductor and musicians
  • Duties including proofreading, printing, binding, photocopying

Education

M.M - Music Composition & Film Scoring

New York University
05-2011

B.S. - Music Theory & Composition / Film Minor

Hofstra University
05-2009

Academic Activities

Guest Lecturer on Music and Film Music:

2024 - Atlanta International School

2023 - University of South Dakota

2022 - University of Costa Rica (recurrent)

2019 - Abigail Adams School, MA / Mary J. Fonseca School

2018 - Alaquàs School of Music, Valencia, Spain, 

2017 - Drew University, NJ, 2017


2023 National Symphony of Costa Rica Composers Competition - Jury Member

Awards

  • Latin Grammy Nomination, Best Arrangement, 2024, Rapsodia Aérea
  • NewMusicUSA: Reel Change Film Fund, 2024, Grant recipient, powered by SESAC and Christophe Beck
  • National Music Prize in Composition, Costa Rica, 2022 & 2018, Honorable Mention
  • Game-A-Con Best Video Game Music, 2017
  • National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, 2010-2011, Scholarship Recipient
  • Premios Macondo Nomination, 2021, Colombian Film Academy Awards

Websites

Timeline

PUBLISHING CONSULTANT

AMERICAN COMPOSERS FORUM
12.2024 - Current

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

THE COLOR OF MUSIC
01.2019 - 02.2020

SCORE PREPARATOR/COPYIST/PROOFREADER

Tony Finno
04.2016 - 09.2020

INTERN

AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
01.2014 - 12.2014

COMPOSER, ARRANGER, MUSIC PRODUCER

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current

STUDIO ASSISTANT

HEAVENLY MUSIC & SDMILLERMUSIC
01.2010 - 12.2015

M.M - Music Composition & Film Scoring

New York University

B.S. - Music Theory & Composition / Film Minor

Hofstra University

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