Hi! My name is John Parker, and I’m a composer from Richmond, Virginia. I have a background as a pianist, percussionist, and violist and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Jazz Studies. I’m thrilled to be here at USC with the Screen Scoring Program!

Scoring to picture always pushes me to engage more deeply as a musician and storyteller. Every project needs a fresh approach, which keeps me curious, constantly re-examining my process, and learning from fellow collaborators. I love working with a team to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts, and to that end, I feel that it's vital to ensure the score feels hand-crafted for the narrative.

Prior to USC, I have been working from Portland, Oregon as an orchestrator and arranger. I have also been a team member with Black Ribbon Pro preparing music for Disney and Warner Brothers recording sessions here in Hollywood.

My email is john@johnmasonparker.com if you'd like to chat further. Thanks for stopping by!