John V Avarese

John V Avarese is a renowned Program Director at Drexel University's Film and Television program within the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, where he teaches film sound, including Production Sound Recording and Audio Post-Production. A lifelong musician and multi-modal composer, he has composed over 4000 commissioned scores and contributed to 83 theatrical films, 9 planetarium features, and hundreds of sound projects.

• Academic Role: Professor
• Key Expertise: Film Sound, Music Composition, Audio Postproduction, and Sound Design.

John’s research and practice focus on audio postproduction, where he bridges mood, history, and consciousness through soundscapes. His work integrates decades of experience as a sound recordist, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist, emphasizing the role of sound in enhancing visual storytelling.

His publications include the 2017 book Post Sound Design, a foundational text for audio postproduction. His awards highlight his technical excellence and creative impact:

• 2019-2020 National Daytime Emmy Award for Sound Mixing on Articulate with Jim Cotter
• 2006 Pennsylvania Council of the Arts Fellowship for Non-classical Composition
• 2023-2024 Drexel Summer Research Award

John’s career spans 30 years, blending academia with industry expertise, including sound design for feature films and planetariums.