MSO Lecture Series: Music in Cinema

Have you ever wondered how the music of your favorite movie was made? What does a composer think about when creating a musical theme or what the collaborative process between filmmaker and composer looks like? What is in the creation of soundtracks that you recognize from just a few notes? Dive into the world of Hollywood music with the upcoming Music in Cinema Lecture to find those answers.

On April 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM the MSO is proud to be hosting three fantastic guests to answer your questions about the role music plays in film making and how a film finds its unique sound. With moderator Shelly Strong, Former Executive Vice President at DreamWorks, music producer Julie Sessing (I am Number Four, Real Steel, The Manchurian Candidate) and film composer Simon Taufique (The Land of Gold, Imperium, The Interpreters) will zoom in to explain how they approach scoring a film and the collaborative process behind the music in your favorite films.

Register to secure your spot at this April’s lecture and suggest your own questions for the Q&A.

Featured Speakers:

Shelly Strong
Former Executive Vice President at DreamWorks

Julie Sessing
Music Supervisor

Simon Taufique
Music Composer

Map and Directions:

This program will be held in the Behavioral Sciences & Humanities Building (BSH) building, Room 114, on the Hagerstown Community College campus. CLICK HERE for a campus map showing the location of this building.

Parking is available in lots K1/K2/K3