Daniel Leo Simpson

Learn Music Theory & Composition - Ap Music Theory Exam
 Male, 53 Years| San Francisco - 94070, United States

Member since: Sep 10, 2009

Last active on: May 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM (EST)

Send Message |
About Daniel Leo Simpson

Daniel Léo Simpson, an award-winning American Composer with a flair for creating "contagious" and engaging music, specializes in unusual, interesting and dynamic works of every genre. He holds a Masters degree in Theory and Composition. In Los Angeles where he studied and wrote for motion pictures under the tutelage of Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Joe Harnel and Allyn Ferguson at the Grove School of Music.
His “Nocturne for Orchestra” was selected as a winning composition from over 500 entries to be and will be recorded by the Grammy Award-Winning Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra followed by released with worldwide distribution through Naxos record label. His “Soliloquy” for Violin & Orchestra was chosen from over 600 submissions , recorded in 2010 by the Millennium Symphony Orchestra for worldwide CD distribution. He won First prize in the First Annual International Schillinger Composition Contest for his composition "The Art of Schillinger", composed wholly using Schillinger techniques and sponsored by The Schillinger School of Music in conjunction with the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

His entry “Tuscaloosa Tango”, has been selected as the winner of the 2010 Alabama Orchestra Association Composition Competition which includes an all-expense paid invitation as composer in residence to attend the 2010 All-State Festival on February 11th-14th in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, participate in the Meet the Composer aspect of the Festival, and work closely with the conductor and ensemble that is premiering his work.
Most recently, Mr. Simpson’s music was chosen from over 650 entries for an opportunity to score the 1904 Thomas Edison silent film classic, “Maniac Chase” for DVD the following year. Daniel Léo Simpson is highly esteemed composer and educator.

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

One-on-One at $40-50 per hour
Teaches following Subjects/Exams
Music Composition (Others)
Language of Instruction: English
Music Composition, Music Theory
Classical Music (Music)
Language of Instruction: English
Orchestration
Digital Music (Music)
Language of Instruction: English
Sibelius Music Notation Software used audio/video and music composition
Teaching Experience

Composer

DanielSimpson.com, United States

Jan 1981 - Present

Music Theory, Music Composition, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Viola


Watch my WizIQ video!

Professional Experience
ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers , California, United States
Jan 1981 - Present

Performance rights society and royalties received.

Education

Film School Graduate

Groves School of Music Los Angeles, California, United States

Jun 1990 - Jun 1991


From website bio:
He moved to California in 1990 and was accepted at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, where under the tutelage of Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Joe Harnel, Allyn Ferguson and other master craftsman, he studied the art of writing music for motion pictures. There he worked as a commissioned artist creating music for featured films, television talk shows, documentaries and commercials.

Master of Composition

Groves School of Music Los Angeles, Arizona, United States

Sep 1981 - Jun 1986


Please see website for details at www.danielsimpson.com

Professional Exams & Certifications

Schillinger Certificiate of Proficiency

The Schillinger Society, United States

Year Of Passing: 2009


The Composer has just completed the Rhythm Engineering course through The Schillinger Society and has been awarded the same coveted "Certificate of Proficiency" as originally presented by Joseph Schillinger himself to his own students.

Schillinger Certificate of Proficiency in Rhythmic Engineering

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 2009

Secondary Teaching Credential - Music Endorsement

California, United States

Year Of Passing: 1993

Primary teaching credential

Arizona, United States

Year Of Passing: 1989

Associations & Membership
ERMMedia
Calfornia, United States
Nov 2008 - Present

Maestro Simpson's composition Nocturne - a Poem for Symphonic Orchestra chosen from over 300 submissions for the upcoming ERMMedia the Award-Winning CD Project! "Masterworks of the New Era"

Alabama Orchestra Association
Alabama, United States
Oct 2009 - Present

Daniel Léo Simpson is this year's winner of the annual Alabama Orchestra Association's composition competition. His work, "Tuscaloosa Tango," will be performed at the 2010 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival as composer in residence.

ERMmedia DVD Release
Virginia, United States
Sep 2009 - Present

Maestro Simpson's submission for Thomas Edison's 1904(!) silent film classic "Maniac Chase"choosen from over 650 submissions! :
**********************************
"The recent CALL FOR SCORES for the 1904 MANIAC CHASE silent classic is now officially closed. In all, we reviewed over 650 entries and Tuesday announced the twelve finalist. I am delighted to tell you that you were one of the composers selected to compose the score to the 1904 silent classic which will be recorded by full orchestra and receive world-wide distribution for DVD release. Again, our heartiest congratulations! "

ERMMedia CD Millennium project
Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - Present

Maestro Simpson's composition Soliloquy for Violin & Orchestra chosen from nearly 600 submissions for the upcoming ERMMedia CD Millennium project: MADE IN THE AMERICAS!

The Schillinger School of Music
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Apr 2009 - Present

Maestro Simpson's composition The Art of Schillinger r3-2
Winner of the First International Schillinger Composition contest
Sponsored by The Schillinger School of Music in the United Kingdom

ASCAP
California, United States
Jan 2000 - Present

Active member of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Testimonials
by Jami Woodworth posted on 25 June, 2010

Aleays a pleasure, Daniel

by Phil Chilvers posted on 18 June, 2010

First time I have attended this class. Missed quite a few, Won't again. I can't really sight read music and even I understood what was going on! Excellent

by Martin Raetz jr. posted on 18 June, 2010

The problem, what to do with voices (in the orchestra) which have not really something to say in the moment, is making me busy for some time. This lesson helps me very much to dissolve this problem.

by Daniel Hogan posted on 16 April, 2010

Another fantastic class! I always learn a lot from Daniel's classes! They are all great and I always look forward to them! :)

by Daniel Hogan posted on 14 April, 2010

Fantastic class! Really enjoyed it and I learnt a lot! Thank you!

Daniel Leo's Public Activities on WizIQ

Teacher Statistics
Followers: 51
Tests Created: 2
Tutorials Added: 14
Member Recommendations: 22
Join WizIQ to Contact Teacher
Name:
Your Email:
Password:
Country:
Contact no.:


Area code Number
Word verification: (Enter the text as shown in image)


I have read and agree to WizIQ's User Agreement and Privacy Policy

Connect