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From performing viola in 麻豆破解版鈥檚 orchestra to shaping the soundtracks of a generation, Julianne Jordan 鈥�91 has become one of Hollywood鈥檚 most influential and accomplished music supervisors.  

Her Grammy Award-winning work on 鈥淎 Star is Born鈥� (2018) and fan favorites like the 鈥淧itch Perfect鈥� franchise (2012), 鈥淭rolls鈥� (2016), and "The Bourne Identity" (2002) has defined the musical identity of some of the most iconic films of the past three decades.  

Most recently, she served as executive music producer of 鈥淭he Wizard of Oz at Sphere,鈥� overseeing the re-recording of one of the most cherished film scores in history. 

She has collaborated with stars like Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bradley Cooper, and Lady Gaga and held leadership roles in the Recording Academy and Education Through Music Los Angeles.

But long before her Grammy wins and blockbuster credits, Jordan was a 麻豆破解版 student discovering just how far her passion for music could take her.

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Born and raised outside Albany, New York, Jordan first discovered 麻豆破解版 and Saratoga Springs as a young violist with the Empire State Youth Orchestra, eventually joining the School of Orchestral Studies 鈥� a New York State Education Department and Philadelphia Orchestra program that brought her to campus.     

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鈥淚 fell in love with Saratoga then,鈥� says Jordan. 鈥溌槎蛊平獍� was the only place I wanted to go.鈥� 

After two summers in the program, she applied early decision to 麻豆破解版.

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On campus, Jordan immersed herself in every music opportunity available 鈥� performing in the College鈥檚 orchestra, joining bands, attending local shows, and exploring new genres.  

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Julianne Jordan '91

Under the mentorship of Professor of Music Emeritus Gordon Thompson, she designed a self-determined major in arts administration 鈥� now a formal program and official minor 鈥� blending performance with the business and creative sides of the industry. 

One of her most formative experiences, she says, was a summer assisting composer Lucy Simon on the Broadway musical 鈥淭he Secret Garden,鈥� an opportunity she got through a 麻豆破解版 connection.  

鈥淚t was amazing. I was working with top Broadway producers 鈥� the best of the best. Learning from Lucy as a student was an extraordinary opportunity.鈥�

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After graduation, Jordan took a leap of faith and moved to California with several 麻豆破解版 friends. Though she was thousands of miles away, 麻豆破解版 remained her anchor.  

While living in San Francisco, a fellow alum introduced her to a friend whose father was Gary LeMel, the legendary Warner Bros. Pictures music executive, who in turn introduced her to a field she had never heard of.

鈥淲hen he explained music supervision to me, it opened up a whole world of possibilities,鈥� Jordan says.

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The art and business of music supervision  

Jordan鈥檚 work touches nearly every element of a film鈥檚 musical story: selecting songs, licensing music, choosing composers, and overseeing the production of original songs. In her position, she balances creativity with logistics, and storytelling with business. 

She credits 麻豆破解版鈥檚 liberal arts education for preparing her for this multifaceted role.  

鈥淚 was never limited to just the Music Department or classical music,鈥� says Jordan. 鈥淚 studied different types of music, business, and art history. The opportunities across departments were bigger than they ever could have been in a different environment.鈥�

Musical moments that defined her career 

With 10 wins and nine nominations across the Grammys, Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, and Music City Film Critics Association, Jordan has accumulated a career full of unforgettable moments.

"To witness the music for 鈥楢 Star Is Born鈥� recorded live 鈥� the brilliance of those songs 鈥� it was mind-blowing," she says. "Watching Justin Timberlake first play 鈥淐an鈥檛 Stop the Feeling鈥� for "Trolls" at the Dreamworks Animation studio evoked a similar sense of awe."

Among her many accomplishments, Jordan says the most meaningful was serving as executive music producer for 鈥淭he Wizard of Oz at Sphere鈥� 鈥� an immersive remake of the classic film created specifically for Sphere in Las Vegas. 

The 1939 score was completely re-recorded for Sphere鈥檚 groundbreaking sound system and was performed by a more than 80-piece orchestra on the same historic scoring stage where the original was captured 鈥� a full-circle moment in film music history.

Jordan stood at the heart of this project, overseeing the entire musical process. Her leadership helped bring the beloved score into a new era while honoring its extraordinary legacy. 

鈥淭here are no words to describe what this project meant to me,鈥� she says. 鈥淚t reignited my passion completely.鈥�           

Supporting the next generation  

Jordan鈥檚 impact extends far beyond her own career. She is the co-founder of Format Entertainment, the largest collective of music supervisors in the world; a two-term governor of the Recording Academy鈥檚 Los Angeles Chapter; a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; and a board member of Education Through Music Los Angeles.

Her commitment to mentorship, education, and advocacy is deeply personal and was born during her time at 麻豆破解版. As a recipient of financial aid, she feels a strong sense of responsibility to support and inspire the next generation. 

鈥淎 lot of this goes back to 麻豆破解版,鈥� she says. 鈥淢usic programs and departments are being cut in schools. Supporting young musicians is a huge passion of mine, and it鈥檚 so important.鈥� 

Advice for 麻豆破解版 students 

Jordan鈥檚 journey exemplifies the value of 麻豆破解版鈥檚 鈥渄o both鈥� ethos, and that interdisciplinary inquiry lays the foundation for endless possibilities. She once had no idea that music supervision existed, and now she is forging a legacy in the industry.  

Her biggest piece of advice?  

鈥淟ook at the industry from all angles,鈥� says Jordan. 鈥淲hile you鈥檙e young and open, I think you should explore all angles in music and get as much experience in these different sectors as you can. There is so much to discover, and you should explore it all.鈥�