Dr. Daniel Manoiu

Dr. Daniel Manoiu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Musician at UC Irvine

  • Education

    • National University of Music Bucharest

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor's degree Music Theory and Composition, Piano Performance

      Activities and Societies: Romanian Society of Composers

    • Florida International University

      2007 - 2009
      Master's degree Music Theory and Composition
    • University of the People

      2018 -
      Computer Science
    • University of Miami

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of Musical Arts Music Theory and Composition, Music Technology
  • Experience

    • University of Miami

      Aug 2013 - May 2014
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught:Digital Sound EditingStudio LicensingAnalytical TechniquesAdvanced counterpointNew Music Ensemble

    • Florida International University

      Aug 2013 - May 2016
      Research Scholar

      Taught:Music TheoryCompositionOrchestrationMIDI Technology

    • Theory Studios

      Jan 2015 - now
      Music Composer
    • Manoiu Music

      Jul 2016 - now
      Film Music Composer/ Producer

      Credits:Puzzle for a Blind Man (2013) Blueberry (2015)Ray and Clovis (2015)Dusk (2013)

    • Irvine School of Music

      Dec 2016 - now
      Piano Department Leader
    • AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2019
      Piano Accompanist/ Faculty
    • University of Southern California

      Aug 2018 - Sept 2019
      Pianist
    • BFLAT Interactive

      May 2019 - now
      Co-Founder and Developer
    • UC Irvine

      Sept 2019 - now
      Principal Musician

      I play piano for ballet and modern dance, compose music. I supervise pianists playing for dance, and coordinate the schedule for all staff accompanists.

    • California State University, Fullerton

      Aug 2023 - now
      Lecturer

      Teaching Rhythmic Analysis for Dance

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • University of Michigan - Python for Everybody, a 5-course specialization

      Coursera
      Aug 2018
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Daniel Manoiu
      Ludum Dare 46 Placed Top 3% for "Theme" Category - Apr 2020 Our game 'VITAL 2020' placed in the top 3% in the "Theme" category of Ludum Dare 46. We ranked at 170 out of 4959 submissions. The theme for LD46 was 'Keep It Alive'. Our game was a mock medicine administrator, with the goal to keep yourself alive and dying of old age with a minimum of illnesses. The game was developed and released in 72 hours.
    • Awarded to Dr. Daniel Manoiu
      Ludum Dare 45 Placed Top 8% for "Innovation" Category - Oct 2019 Our game 'Return to Nothing' placed in the top 8% in the "Innovation" category of Ludum Dare 45. We ranked at 221 out of 2611 submissions. The theme for LD45 was 'Start with nothing'. Our game was a god simulator, where you create a big bang and shape the universe according to your will; shifting the balance between good and evil. The game was developed and released in 72 hours.