Jeff Arwady earned his B.M. and M.M., both in music composition, at Central Michigan University (CMU) where he studied extensively with Dr. David Gillingham and Dr. José-Luis Maúrtua. Arwady has also studied orchestration and composition with Dr. Jere Hutcheson at Michigan State University.
He studied conducting with Professor John E. Williamson, Director Of Bands at CMU and a well-respected wind conductor in the Midwest, as well as with Dr. Carlton Woods, retired orchestral conducting faculty member at CMU and one-time Maestro of the Midland Symphony Orchestra.
His works have been performed and/or recorded by the CMU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, CMU Symphony Band, Taft Road Wind Ensemble, CMU Symphony Orchestra, CMU Trombone Choir, Bowling Green State University Trombone Choir, University of North Texas Trombone Choir, and other less formal ensembles.
Having created original music for 12 films, Arwady has a true passion for the cinema and film scoring. He has worked with several independent film directors in the Midwest. In 2009, Arwady was awarded the “Best Original Score” prize at the PAH Film Festival, hosted by Christopher Coppola.
Arwady was an instructor at CMU from 2006-2007 where he taught Music Theory, Music Technology, and Music Appreciation. In early 2009, Arwady accepted a position at Madonna University at Livonia, where he worked with administrators to build a Film Scoring degree program.
Arwady remains active as composer, orchestrator, conductor, and educator in Southeast Michigan.
Being From Another Planete
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Film
by Joseph Parcell
Composer
Starbrite Television Spot
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by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Conceptual Scene
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Conceptual Trailer #3
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Video Business Plan
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by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
CP Time Conceptual Trailer
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Vampirism Bites: Season 1 (Youtube Series)
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Internet
by James Fernandez
Composer
Alia Teaser
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Film
by Michael Steinbeck
Composer
The Canon Marches On (Additional String Arrangements)
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Music
by Dan Arwady
Arranger
Lost in Detroit
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Film
by Christopher Coppola
Composer
58261
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Film
by James Fernandez
Composer
The Wintress
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Film
by Bill Elverman
Composer
Target Practice
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Film
by Richmond Riedel
Composer
TREE
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Film
by Michael Steinbeck
Composer
TREE Trailer
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Film
by Michael Steinbeck
Composer
Morrow Road Storyboard Sequence
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Trailer #1/ #2
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Conceptual Teaser #3
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Morrow Road Conceptual Teaser #2
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Shooters: Get the Picture
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Film
by Maggie Patton
Composer
Morrow Road Teaser #1
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
In a Moment
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Film
by Emma Pacilli
Composer
The Model Father
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Film
by Shane Hagedorn
Composer
The Morrow Road Investment
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by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Spaceship Teaser
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
The Making of Medieval Times 4: The Prequel
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
Medieval Times IV: The Prequel
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Film
by Francis J. Sampier
Composer
A Book By Its Cover
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Film
by James Fernandez
Composer
Best Original Score, PAH Film Festival
(2009)
Central Michigan University
(2003-2005)