Name: Masterclass 08 - Same World, New Purpose: From Pop Anthem to Underscore - passive
Start: 2026-04-26T09:00:00+0200
End: 2026-04-26T12:30:00+0200

Masterclass 08 - Same World, New Purpose: From Pop Anthem to Underscore - passive

Sunday April 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm CEST

Minorite Monastery - Room presented by City of Prague

In this masterclass led by John McGrew and composer Marcelo Zarvos, participants explore how to transform contemporary songs into cinematic underscore. Composers will create an original piece inspired by a pop track, reimagining it within the narrative world of a film musical. The session focuses on building a cohesive musical language where songs and score seamlessly support storytelling.

Speakers

John McGrew

John McGrew leads the Music Creative & Production (MCP) team for Netflix Series Animation, where he collaborates with and guides songwriters, composers, and artists working on a massive range of upcoming animated projects. From StoryBots to Devil May Cry to Jentry Chau Vs. The... Read More →

Marcelo Zarvos

The subtle nuances of composer Marcelo Zarvos’ style are exemplified in his recent scores for Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters, The Diplomat, May December directed by Todd Haynes, and Nonnas directed by Stephen Chbosky. Zarvos and Chbosky previously collaborated on the critically... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm CEST
Minorite Monastery - Room presented by City of Prague 6, Malá Štupartská 635, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Česko

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Composers Summit Prague 2026

John McGrew

Marcelo Zarvos

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Composers Summit Prague 2026

John McGrew

Marcelo Zarvos

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