Film Composer David Newman, Film Writer Jon Burlingame and Director Dean Parisot Give Master Class at Orange County School of the Arts

Conductor and Composer David Newman is known for creating the music for nearly 100 films, including "Serenity" (2005), "Ice Age" (2002), "Anastasia" (1997), "Matilda" (1996) and many others. He comes from a DYNASTY of composers, the Newman family being the most nominated for Academy Awards, all 92 for film scoring, arrangement or original song. Jon Burlingame is the nation's leading writer on the subject of music for film and television, and has recently written about the composers and scores in "Phantom Thread," "Black Panther" and "Star Trek: Discovery." He is a lecturer at the University of Southern California, a best-selling author and a regular writer for Variety magazine. Dean Parisot is a film and television director who has recently worked on shows such as "Santa Clarita Diet," "Grace and Frankie" and the pilot for the new NBC dramedy "Good Girls." Parisot is also known for directing the films "Galaxy Quest," "RED 2" and "Fun with Dick and Jane."

Newman, Burlingame and Parisot will gather at Orange County School of the Arts to participate in a panel discussion for students in the Acting, Creative Writing, Film and Television, Integrated Arts and Instrumental Music conservatories. The music and film experts will discuss the creative process and collaboration between filmmakers and composers. Following the discussion and a brief Q&A session, the panelists will break into separate sessions with OCSA students to discuss their specific art disciplines in more detail. Newman will work with Instrumental Music and Commercial Music students, Parisot will work with Film and Television and Acting students and Burlingame will work with Creative Writing and Integrated Arts students.

When: Monday, May 21, 2018, Panel Discussion: 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Breakout Sessions: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In person interviews available prior to event. Contact janelle.kruly@ocsarts.net to schedule.

Where: Michael F. Harrah Symphony Hall, 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

Orange County School of the Arts' (OCSA) Master Artist Series gives students the opportunity to learn and gain valuable advice from guest artists, TEACHERS and award-winning arts professionals. The series began last year in celebration of the school's 30thanniversary. Professionals in music, writing, musical theater, acting, culinary arts and more visit the campus to inspire students and give them exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities within their art disciplines. More artists visiting OCSA this year as part of this series include: classical violinist Midori, guitar legend Pepe Romero, songwriter Richard Sherman, and many others. OCSA provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. For more information visit www.ocsarts.net.

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