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Penka Kouneva Studios proudly presents THREE MASTER CLASSES
designed for early-career and aspiring media composers, orchestrators, composer assistants, interns, and all interested.
ORCHESTRATION from MIDI transcriptions
FEBRUARY 16, Sat., 2-6 PM,
at the Courtyard-Marriott (Brentwood Conference Room),
15433 Ventura Blvd at Hwy 405, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- procedures for flawless scores from MIDI
- work flow
- rethinking the MIDI for live ensemble
- orchestration techniques
- review of orchestrations submitted by attendees
DEMO CRITIQUE
MARCH 2, Sat., 10-1 PM,
BMI (Conference Room),
8730 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor West, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Sponsored by BMI
"Demo derby" format: CD playing and instant feedback - limited to 25 people
CULTIVATING A CAREER for media composers
MARCH 9, Sat., 2-6 PM,
at the Courtyard-Marriott (Brentwood Conference Room),
15433 Ventura Blvd at Hwy 405, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- professional skill set
- patterns of building a career
- finding one's individual voice
- getting a job
- vital career skills
The cost is $70 per Master Class (including all class materials).
Questions: kouneva@ca.rr.com
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© Master Class Description:
Orchestration and MIDI Transcription: This 4-hour Master Class will examine the workflow, challenges, and procedures of a media orchestrator in Hollywood. It will demonstrate the skill set required for transcribing MIDI mock-ups into a Finale or Sibelius score, be it for 5 instruments or 125. We will examine error-free MIDI transcription procedures, orchestration techniques (balance, voicing, mass, texture, re-thinking the MIDI); and differences in orchestrating for film, TV, trailers, or video games. Attendees’ orchestrations (PDF) will be reviewed in the last hour. Intended Audience: early- and mid-career composer assistants, orchestrators. A zipped Folder of MIDI files, scores, list of textbooks, methodologies for score analysis and study materials will be given to attendees.
Critique of Your Media Scoring Demo: This 4-hour listening and “instant feedback” session will examine everything you must know about making powerful, result-oriented demos. 25 CDs (4 minutes of your best music, on a CD) will be played anonymously in front of all attendees. Dr. Kouneva will offer constructive suggestions and authentic criticism. You will understand how directors, producers, reviewers, music supervisors, other composers “hear” and perceive your demo. During her 14 years in Hollywood Penka has heard over 2500 demo CDs by aspiring and working composers and has observed how directors and producers listen to, and respond to composers’ pitches. Intended Audience: early- and mid-career media composers, recent graduates, and any composer who wishes to learn about pitching for a job.
Cultivating a Career as a Media Composer: This 4-hour Master class will examine: (1) the skill sets and the patterns of cultivating a film/TV/video game scoring career; (2) some artist growth opportunities (Sundance Composers Lab sponsored by BMI; SCL Mentor Program, and others) and crafting a fine-tuned application; (3) vital career skills for young professionals: your demo, resume, 30-second pitch, cover letter, attitudes, expectations, research, fostering relationships. The core career questions (how do I find my individual artistic voice, how do I get a scoring gig, and how do I get to the next level) will be addressed. Intended Audience: early- and mid-career media composers and recent graduates. A zipped Folder of handouts, research and study materials, list of books, links and resources will be given to attendees.
PRESENTER'S BIO:
Penka Kouneva is an award-winning composer and ace orchestrator for film, TV, video games and trailers. Composing credits: "Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands" game and additional score on "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" game (alongside Steve Jablonsky); "Midnight Movie," independent features, episodic TV, trailers.
Lead Orchestrator: Gears of War 2, 3, Transformers games, Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium, Tim Burton's "9" and on top TV shows (ABC's Revenge, Perception, HBO's True Blood). Penka has orchestrated on Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Matrix franchises, on Sherlock Holmes, Angels and Demons, on Blizzard games (World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III) and on hundreds of films. In 1999 Penka arrived in Hollywood with one computer and one contact. Over the last decade, she worked on films and games grossing $9 billion. As an extraordinary mentor and lead orchestrator Penka has been instrumental in nurturing the careers of many rising talents. A member of BMI since 1993, Penka is a Sundance Composer Fellow & advisor, and winner of Ovation, Remi, HMMA and other awards. Since 2006 she has employed, mentored and created opportunities for a number of young composers in Hollywood. Penka received the first-ever Doctorate degree in Composition from Duke University.
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