M. Anthony Reimer
composer
- Adaptable
- can work across many genres from classical to contemporary
- Experienced
- have earned credits and recognition in many mediums including stage, video/film, and interactive experiences
- Collaborative
- am responsive to feedback while providing multiple alternatives for quick turnarounds
sound designer
- Versatile
- am well-versed in all aspects of audio production, from recording to mastering
- Creative
- am able to devise original content from existing material, or capturing/creating from scratch
- Seasoned
- can leverage experience in a wide variety of project types to create unique designs
developer
- Knowledgeable
- am comfortable with many technologies including AI, mobile devices, and internet applications
- Strategic
- am experienced in overseeing design of multi-layered systems through their entire lifecycle
- Practical
- can quickly identify, document, and implement solutions for easy, or hard, problems
about me
who i am...
I'm Tony. I do a lot of different things. Most of them have something to do with art and technology.
I am a seasoned freelance composer, sound designer, and developer with extensive experience across diverse mediums consistently achieving critical acclaim, garnering awards, and amassing a wealth of knowledge through my involvement in more than 200 collaborative, narrative-driven projects. Among the most gratifying aspects of my career have been the opportunities to create fully immersive aural environments while collaborating closely with performers and authors on various theatrical, video, interactive, and spoken word projects.
works
stuff i made recently...
Alias Grace
A selection of snippets from Heartland Theatre Company's production of Alias Grace by Jennifer Blackmer adapted from the novel by Margaret Atwood. Performed in the Heartland Theatre 2/6/25-2/22/25
Catharsis
An excerpt from the audiobook version of Rhys Lovell's Catharsis read by the author. Apologies to Gustav for liberties taken in the arrangement of his beautiful "Venus". Available on Audible.
Puffs
Some original and (ahem...) adapted music from ISU's production of Puffs by Matt Cox, a very silly Harry Potter spoof. Performed from 11/1/24-11/9/24.
Styles Demo
A short-ish collage containing short musical clips of original compositions and/or arrangements chosen for the purposes of demonstrating that I am confident working in a wide variety of musical styles.more stuff...
skills
how i make stuff...
(* indicates I have taught university-level courses centered around the listed item)
audio / midi
- DAWs
- Apple’s Logic Pro*, Avid’s ProTools*, Ableton Live*, Reaper*, Adobe Audition*, Audacity*, MOTU’s Digital Performer*
- Programming
- Cycling 74’s Max/MSP, Max for Live*, Pd, CSound, SuperCollider, P5
- Integration
- Wwise*, QLab*, SFX*
- Hardware
- Extensive experience with a wide variety of analog and digital hardware from manufacturers such as Yamaha, Avid, Midas, EAW, etc.
- Instruments
- Keyboard, French Horn, Trumpet, and a variety of other noisemakers (ocarina, kazoo, etc.)
- Other
- a wide variety of additional analysis programs, plugins, software instruments, collaborative tools etc.
software development
- Languages
- AppleScript, Visual Basic Scripting, VB, C#*, ASP, C++*, C, Objective-C, PHP, Javascript*, Java*, JSP, XML, XSLT, HTML, CSS, jQuery, SQL, Python, PERL, and Common Lisp
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Unix, iOS, Android, Flash, LAMP Servers, etc.
- Environments
- Visual Studio*, Xcode, Eclipse, Unity*, Unreal, Processing(P5)*
- Other
- a variety of source control systems, network switch configuration, interfacing with external hardware and sensors
misc
- Photo/Video
- Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects*, Photoshop*, Watchout*, OBS*, Premiere
- Other Software
- Vectorworks, Wordpress, SQL Server administration, various productivity packages (MS Office, Google Apps, etc.)
- Hobbies
- bread-making, candy-making, photography, etc.
experience
where i've made stuff...
Employment
Freelancer
- I provide services including music composition, sound effects, audio production, video production, software development, consultation, and media services for a wide variety of clients on collaborative audio, video, and interactive projects.
Illinois State University, Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts: Instructor
- Taught sound design and arts technology courses to graduate and undergraduate students
- Advised student designers in the sound design process for productions in multiple spaces on the ISU campus
- Recruited new undergrad students. Formulated design of new curriculum and acquired new equipment
Illinois Shakespeare Festival: Resident Composer / Sound Designer
- Composed music and produced sound effects for productions of summer stock theatre company
- Produced public relations audio content
- Consulted on audio systems
mosho (née Laboratory for Audience Interactive Technologies): Lead Developer
- Served as lead designer and architect on development of software platform intended for use in conjunction with live performance events
- When project was housed at UIUC, managed graduate and undergraduate students in development tasks
- Coordinated multiple events using mosho technology
University of Illinois, Department of Theatre: Instructor
- Taught sound design and arts technology courses to graduate and undergraduate students
- Advised student designers in the sound design process for productions in multiple spaces on the ISU campus
- Recruited new undergrad students
- Formulated design of new curriculum and acquired new equipment
Organic Theater Company: Resident Composer / Sound Designer
- Composed music and produced sound effects for productions of guerrilla store-front theater company
- Production of public relations audio content
- Consulted on all things audio
Mutiny Games: Audio Director and Co-Founder
- Acquired and recorded vocal talent, composed music, designed sound effects and executed audio programming for video game and interactive products produced by an independent game company.
National Center for Supercomputing Applications: Researcher/Developer
- Collaborated on several academic research projects including the development of a software framework created to support the use of virtual environments by researchers in the arts and the development of technologies to facilitate presentation of live Japanese cultural events between multiple remote venues.
Education
Ball State University: B.G.S.
- Earned Bachelor of General Studies degree combining coursework from Music Composition and Theatre
- Recipient of academic and music scholarships
- Left school in '91 for personal reasons and to pursue work opportunities
Northern Illinois University: M.M
- Earned Master of Music degree from the School of Music in Computer Music and New Media
- Served as Teaching Assistant for Computer Music Department
- Additionally taught sound design and supervised students in the School of Theatre and Dance
University of Illinois: D.M.A (ABD)
- Completed all course work and comprehensive examinations for Doctor of Musical Arts degree in the School of Music
- Served as Teaching Assistant in multiple roles
- Additionally, served as instructor in the Department of Theatre
contact
let's make stuff together...
So, a lot of what I do varies depending upon the project type and needs. I plan to have some storefront stuff happening in the very near future that will provide ballpark costs and turnarounds for certain types of projects. But for now, you can simply email me if you are interested in using my talents. Please share the type of project you are seeking my help with. I'll get back ASAP with questions and/or quotes. I'd be excited to find out how we might work together!!