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Ophir Paz

Ophir Paz

Freelance Audio Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Chief Recording Engineer at "The President's Own"​ United States Marine Band

  • Education

    • Orange High School

      2010 - 2014

      Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Track and Field (High Jump, Sprints)

    • Cleveland Institute of Music

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor's in Music Audio Recording

      Activities and Societies: Saxophone Performance Minor from Case Western Reserve University

  • Experience

    • Paz Project Production

      Aug 2014 - now
      Freelance Audio Engineer

      Providing audio and video recording services for classical musicians.

    • Cleveland Institute of Music

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2018
      Audio Engineer

      Major audio engineer member of a team responsible for recording, editing, and mastering over 600 orchestra performances, recitals, and sessions a year.

    • Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Audio Engineer

      Running the audio recording service for the 2016 summer Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. Recording, editing, mastering, file managing, and distributing all concert recordings.

    • WNYC Radio

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Audio Intern

      Intern with the audio engineering team at WNYC and WQXR radio stations. Participated in location recordings such as Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and Two Dope Queens shows as well as studio recordings in the Greene room and Soundcheck studios.

    • "The President's Own"​ United States Marine Band

      Nov 2018 - now

      As Recording Engineer, Staff Sgt. Paz records various Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra concerts and sessions and provides sound reinforcement for performances. In addition, he is responsible for the preservation of the band’s recorded archive collections. As Recording Engineer, Staff Sgt. Paz records various Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra concerts and sessions and provides sound reinforcement for performances. In addition, he is responsible for the preservation of the band’s recorded archive collections.

      • Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant - United States Marine Corps

        Oct 2024 - now

      • Assistant Chief Recording Engineer

        Sept 2022 - now

      • Recording Engineer

        Nov 2018 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dante Certification Level 3

      Audinate
      Oct 2018

    • Dante Certification Level 1 - Introduction to Dante

      Audinate
      Feb 2017

    • Avid Certified User: Pro Tools

      Avid Technology
      Dec 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • Dante Certification Level 2

      Audinate
      May 2018

    • Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music

      Avid Technology
      Apr 2015
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Good Conduct Medal United States Marine Corps Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Global War On Terrorism Service Medal United States Marine Corps Nov 2018
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      National Defense Service Medal United States Marine Corps Nov 2018
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Audio Engineering Society- Student Recording Competition Silver Award Audio Engineering Society Oct 2016 Received the AES student recording competition silver award for the classical recording of 'Requiem'
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - 2014 The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award® was inaugurated in 1974 with the consent of his widow shortly after this great jazz artist died in 1971. It honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school.
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      The Scott Petersen Memorial Award - 2014 Scott was an accomplished saxophone playerand musician. The fund will recognize a graduating OHS senior embarking on a musical career.
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Competition Medal - Alto Saxophone Solo OMEA 2013 received a score of Two on an A piece
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      WCLV 104.9FM Certificate of Award 2013 High School All Stars - 2013 In recognition of excellence in music.
    • Awarded to Ophir Paz
      Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Competition Medal - Alto Saxophone Solo OMEA 2012 received a score of One (highest) on a B piece