"John's music for our first show was wonderful. For our first show--The Stars at Night Are Big & Bright--we needed a strong score and John delivered. He provided the right mix of awe-inspiring and playful parts that were ideal for the audiences we serve, which are mainly families."
Robert Bonadurer, Director, Planetarium at UT Arlington
"John Charlillo exhibits exceptional craft and superb musical instincts in his film-scoring. His music dynamically supports the action and dialogue, and elicits the appropriate emotional response from the viewer/listener without being intrusive or distracting. Charlillo truly has the gift for film-scoring."
George B. Chave, Associate Professor of Music
Composer in Residence, University of Texas at Arlington
"I have known John for over fifteen years. During that time I have found him to be a Renaissance man of music. He is the consummate professional bringing to any music project artistry, business savvy, audio and video expertise, musicianship, and a wealth of other experiences that have allowed him to be successful in many facets of the music industry. I respect John’s drive, initiative, work ethic, and his ability to complete a project on time and on budget."
Dr. Scott Fredrickson, President, ScottMusic.com
Testimonials from colleagues and clients.
"I've had the pleasure of working with John in his capacity as composer, arranger, producer, player, director, professor, and CEO. He brings the same passion, artistry, creativity and professionalism to each of his ventures. John has the unique ability to write, arrange, and produce inventive music for film and television, ranging from jazz and orchestral to electronic and dance."
Ron Sobel, President, North Star Media
"John Charlillo’s music to the show “The Stars are Big and Bright” (presented at the inauguration of the University of Texas-Arlington Planetarium), was the necessary link to “transport” audience to the infinite cosmos. Following the tradition of the great film scores and program music, Charlillo’s score complemented and enhanced the illustrations presented at the show. While the images of the diverse stars and planets were spectacular, it was the music that “infused” them with a suitable personality. Thanks to the music, Mars was not simply a red planet but also the imposing God of the War. Venus was sensual and ethereal and Jupiter ruled over the others planets with glowing magnificence."
Sergio Espinosa, Conductor/Professor of Music
