Carlos Rafael Rivera will give an ONLINE class/lecture on “Composing for TV and Film” on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon (GMT-5). The class will only be streamed to registered users.

Carlos Rafael Rivera is a Grammy and three-time Emmy winning composer and educator with a multifaceted career in Film, TV, and the Performing Arts. His work includes the critically acclaimed score for Netflix’s series THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, one of the most-viewed Netflix limited series of all time; Apple TV’s series LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY and GRISELDA, as well as AMC Network’s MONSIEUR SPADE and the Netflix global hit DEPARTMENT Q.

Rivera’s film and TV scoring credits also extend to the Netflix limited series GODLESS, Universal Pictures’ A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES, CHUPA for Netflix, JUST BEYOND for Disney+, LA REINA DEL SUR 3 for Netflix/Telemundo, and HBO Max’s hit TV show HACKS.

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-> This class will be very popular; guaranteed access will be given to BCGS members.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation containing information about watching the class online. Please keep that email as it will contain the information you need to log on. There are limited spots available on Zoom so please sign up early. Guaranteed access to all classes is given to BCGS members.

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Our classes are free to attend and observe, but they cost money to produce. If you are not a BCGS member, you are still welcome to register and attend, but we ask that you please consider becoming a member ($25!) if you are able. Membership gives you guaranteed access to all the online classes this year with Manuel Barrueco, Petrit Ceku, Franco Platino, Carlos Rafael Rivera, and others TBC.

Get membership and donate here: https://www.bcgs.org/product/bcgs-membership/

BCGS programs are supported by The Maryland State Arts Council, The Citizens of Baltimore County, Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants, a part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces® initiative, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, the Augustine Foundation, the Cape Foundation, the D’Addario Foundation, the Savarez Foundation, William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios, www.BakerArtist.org, and individual donors and members. Thank you.