Spencer Bambrick (he/him) COMPOSER, ELECTRONIC ARTIST www.spencerbambrick.com spencer@spencerbambrick.com
Relevant Work Experience Composer, Electronic Artist
2011 - Present
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Compose and orchestrate new music for professional ensembles including The Crossing Choir, Haven Trio, Into The Light Ensemble, & Game Music Ensemble at UCLA
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Design and develop interactive audio systems including games and multichannel installations using industry standard software and technology (Unity, Wwise, FMOD, Max/MSP, Processing)
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Compose original music for indie and AAA games on major consoles (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Mobile) and broadcast media in collaboration with studios including Sony, Nickelodeon, Hi-Rez, Studio Sai, and Cartoon Network under strict industry standards and deadlines
Assistant Professor, Electronic Production and Design, Berklee College of Music, Boston MA
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2021 - Present
Design and teach full-time coursework in music technology, composition, game design & audio, programming, and sound design
Adjunct Professor, Evaluator, Course Creator
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University of Hartford, Hartford CT
2020 - 2021
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Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT
2020 - 2021
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Thinkspace Education, West Sussex, England
2015 - 2021
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Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie NY
2014 - 2021
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Awards ■
Best Audio for an Indie Game (Eternights, G.A.N.G. Award Finalist)
2024
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World Soundtrack Awards Longlist (Eternights)
2024
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Best Game Audio Publication (The Game Audio Strategy Guide, G.A.N.G. Award Finalist)
2021
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PROMAXBDA Award , Channel Image Promo Long Format (“Runaway Melon,” Block Party, Nickelodeon)
2018
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PROMAXBDA Award, Interstitial (“Runaway Melon,” Block Party, Nickelodeon)
2018
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Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Award (Distinguished Service)
2018
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Daytime Emmy Award Finalist (“Nickelodeon Halloween Spots,” Nickelodeon)
2014
Grants / Fellowships ■
Newbury Comics Fellowship (Boston, MA)
2024
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Lacawac Artist in Residence (Lacawac Sanctuary)
2023
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Berklee Faculty Development Grant (Berklee College of Music)
2023
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Hudson Emergency Arts Grant (Hudson Development Corp.)
2020
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Hartt Interactive Music Technology Fellowship (The Hartt School, University of Hartford)
2019