NATHAN VAN DER REST EDUCATION Masters of Science in Recording Arts 2014 Denver, Colorado Bachelors of Science in Music (Recording Arts Emphasis) 2012 Denver, Colorado Certificate in Audio Technologies 2008 Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, Arizona (Received concurrently with high school diploma) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Harpoon Audio L.L.C. Owner/Operator -Design, assemble, solder, and test all cables -Design and maintain website and social media accounts -Responsible for all legal filings November 2015- Present Denver Public Schools Teacher Recruitment Video July/August 2015 Composer/Music Editor -Composed piece for promotional video -Edited music to picture Denver Public Schools LEAP Video July/August 2015 Composer/Music Editor -Composed piece for promotional video -Edited music to picture Denver Public Schools Blending Learning Video June 2015 Composer/Music Editor -Composed five songs for use in promotional video -Edited music to picture Bamboobies Promotional Video April-May 2015 Music Editor/Foley Editor -Edited all music -Recorded and Edited all foley Tilt Shift (Animated Short) January- May 2015 Sound Supervisor/Sound Designer/Foley Editor -Supervised and oversaw post-production sound team -Created and edited all sound design elements -Created and edited all foley
I Need My Monster (Animated Short) January- May 2014 Flashlight Press/ DAC Officially selected to show at 108 international festivals Composer/Sound Designer/Foley Editor -Composed original score -Created and edited all sound design elements -Recorded and edited all foley Not Another Robot (Short) April 2014 Composer/Sound Designer -Composed original score -Created and edited all sound design elements The Field That Grows Faster (Short) April 2014 Sound Editor/Re-Recording Editor -Ran production sound during filming -Recorded and edited all foley UCD College of Arts and Media Department of Theatre, Film and Television October- December 2013 Music Composer for Department Promotional Video -Composed original score for department promotional video -Collaborated with UCD-Productions video crew University of Colorado October- December 2013 Music Composer for Be You at CU Diversity Video -Composed original score for the University of Colorado s diversity promo University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus October- December 2013 Music Composer for Anschutz Medical Campus Holiday Card -Composed original score for medical campus holiday e-card October- December 2013 Music Composer for Chancellor Don Elliman s Holiday Card -Composed original score for Chancellor s holiday card University of Colorado September- October 2013 Music Composer for Online Video Bumpers -Composed intro and outro bumper music for all future CU online media -Consulted with musicians in the CU system to base music on CU alma mater UCD College of Arts and Media Department of Visual Arts September- October 2013 Music Composer for Department Promotional Video -Composed original score for department promotional video -Collaborated with UCD-Productions video crew Defending The Valor July 2012- May 2013 Producer and Recording Engineer -Produced, recorded and mixed all tracks on the upcoming album -Designed innovative marketing strategies for the sale of the album November- December 2012 Music Composer for Chancellor s Holiday Card -Composed and recorded original song for electronic holiday card -Worked hand in hand with video staff University Of Colorado Denver February 2012 Music Composer for Piano Lab Promotional Video -Composed original music for The Piano Lab marketing video -Worked with video staff during all aspects of production
Three Blind Saints Movie January 2012 Assistant Foley Editor -Created and edited foley and sound effects for the feature length movie -Acted as assistant engineer at mixing sessions Virtual Infinity October 2011 - May 2012 Producer -Recorded MIDI stems of various classical piano compositions -Composed and programmed accompanying elements PUBLISHED WORK The Musical Art of Synthesis August 2015 Focal Press ISBN-10: 1138829781 ISBN-13: 978-1138829787 -Wrote chapters focussing on a wealth of synthesis formats as well as their musical applications -Created a comprehensive glossary detailing a wide array of synthesis terms -Conducted thorough research on each synthesis format s history -Created a variety of web based content such as tutorial videos and podcasts A Unified Curriculum for the Teaching of Electronic Sound Synthesis November 2014 Graduate Thesis -Created a University level curriculum for teaching electronic sound synthesis -Compiled a comprehensive database which cataloged all parameters found on commercially available synthesizers Modern MIDI March 2014 Focal Press ISBN-10: 0415839270 ISBN-13: 978-0415839273 -Wrote chapters on mobile device integration, live performance, mixing and the future of MIDI technology -Conducted an array of interviews with industry professionals -Created charts and diagrams for appendix VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Denver Philharmonic Symphony July 2012- Present Acoustic Consultant/Recording Engineer -Collaborated with musicians and staff to implement improvements to acoustics at the KPOF Hall -Recorded rehearsals and performances, some of which are regularly featured on Colorado Public Radio s classical segment Be Heard Project Live Sound Operator -Be Heard is an ongoing project to provide assistance to up and coming local bands -I currently act as a not-for-pay live sound operator for shows put on by Be Heard Recording Transfer Engineer -Transferred countless vinyls and DAT tapes to CDs for various faculty members January 2012- Present October 2011 - Present
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom May 2011- August 2011 Live Sound Intern/FOH Operator -Evaluated and resolved sound-related issues that arose during live performances -Refined various mixing techniques applicable to different genres of music -Developed techniques necessary to promote effective live concert production Fox Theatre May 2011- August 2011 Concert Production Intern -Supervised the execution of artist riders -Learned the art of proper stage management -Analyzed Key Financial and Budgetary elements Living Head Recording Studios September 2007 - February 2008 Recording Studio Intern -Organized control room, tracking room, and microphone locker -Re-patched entire control room with Head Engineer UNIVERSITY SERVICE Northwest Missouri State February 2015 Guest Lecturer- Mixing and Mastering for the Internet -Lectured on unique challenges that arise from mixing specifically for internet -Instructed students on how to find paid opportunities in the field November 2014 Guest Lecturer- Modern Modular Synthesizers -Lectured on the state of modern analog modular synthesis -Hosted a hands on modular synthesis workshop March 2013 Student Lecturer - Hardware Inserts in Pro Tools - Lectured on how to set up hardware insert paths in Pro Tools - Demonstrated the use of hardware inserts and conducted a hands on activity for the students March 2013 Student Lecturer - Advanced I/O Set up in Pro Tools - Lectured on troubleshooting the I/O window - Lectured on how to create custom I/O templates - Conducted a workshop in which students were expected to locate and fix I/O problems December 2012 Student Lecturer - Modular Synthesis - Lectured on and demonstrated the fundamentals of modular synthesis - Hosted a workshop in which students were able to have hands on experience October 2011 Student Lecturer- Advanced MIDI Editing -Lectured on the process of transposing MIDI information -Instructed students on how to export MIDI data for use in notation software -Assisted individual students and fielded questions concerning all things MIDI October 2011 Student Lecturer- Basic MIDI Editing -Lectured about and demonstrated a variety of techniques in quantizing and editing MIDI -Taught Students to insert tempo and key changes into compositions
October 2011 Student Lecturer- History and Fundamentals of MIDI -Lectured on the History of MIDI and it s role as a compositional tool -Instructed students to track MIDI using keyboard controllers -Assisted individual students in order get their controllers recognized by various MIDI sequencers Scottsdale Community College September 2005 - May 2006 Theatre Department Sound Designer and Operator -Designed numerous sound effects for live theatrical performances -Ran sound for collegiate productions -Became proficient in signal flow for a variety of theatre equipment RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORK Practical Sampling Tutorial Videos Video Lecturer -Created a series of instructional videos for Practical Sampling -Video topics consisted of tips and tricks for Pro Tools and Logic Pro software www.youtube.com/user/practicalsampling November 2013- Present Thesis Research January 2013- November 2014 Graduate Thesis Research into Synthesis Performance and Design -Researched nearly every commercially available synthesizer from the 1960 s to today -Compiled a comprehensive list on all parameters available on these synthesizers February 2013- March 2014 Assistant Researcher to Professor McGuire -Researched Various MIDI systems and setups for McGuire s Modern MIDI book -Organized and conducted interviews with notable MIDI users On The Modular Engineer/Producer -Re-working various pieces of music through modular synthesis -Ongoing research into modular synthesis construction Independent Study in Synthesis Sampling -Worked with various synthesizers such as the ARP 2600 and Roland D-10 -Designed and Mapped out patches for the EXS-24 Sampler program -Samples were released commercially in a bundle by Pre-Sonus December 2012- Present December 2010- Present LEADERSHIP August 2010- January 2011 Treasurer AES Student Chapter -Responsible for finances and funding of studio tours and events Scottsdale Community College September 2007- January 2008 Vice President MIC Club -Co-directed club activities -Organized performances and recordings of student bands -Released compilation CD of student band recordings
HONORS Dean s List Spring Term 2011 Golden Key Honorary Society Member 2011 Dean s List Spring Term 2009 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Member 2008 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AES Student member of the Audio Engineering Society August 2008- Present