Film Scoring & Live Film Scores

Where Cinematic Storytelling Meets Live Immersive Music

Bel Canto Duo — Darci Gamerl (oboe, English horn) and David Downing (cello) — create immersive, cinematic soundscapes that transform film into multidimensional live experiences. Their innovative approach to film scoring, live film score performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration has earned recognition with museums, film festivals, performing arts centers, and academic institutions.

Blending chamber music virtuosity with healing music science, nature-inspired themes, live looping, and cinematic storytelling, Bel Canto Duo offers a distinctive voice for both original film scoring and live-to-picture performances.

Current and Recent Projects

Nebraska Flatwater — Commissioned Documentary Score

Bel Canto Duo composed the original score for Nebraska Flatwater, a documentary exploring Nebraska’s water systems and the Ogallala Aquifer. The music combines haunting melodic lines with ambient textures, reflecting both the beauty and environmental urgency of this fragile ecosystem.

Willa Cather: Breaking the Mold — Documentary Film Score

For Willa Cather: Breaking the Mold, Bel Canto Duo created an intimate, historically grounded score that echoes Cather’s literary landscapes, capturing her independent spirit and deep connection to place.

Four Cather Tableaux — Interdisciplinary Live Film Score Event

Four Cather Tableaux pairs evocative imagery, Willa Cather’s words, and original live music performed by Bel Canto Duo. Presented in festival, museum, and interdisciplinary settings, this live film score experience brings literature, film, and chamber performance together in one immersive event.

Taking Flight: The 8th Wonder of the World — Premiering October 9, 2025

Bel Canto Duo’s most ambitious project to date, Taking Flight documents the extraordinary Sandhill Crane migration — a global wonder of nature. Featuring an original score performed live-to-picture, this documentary offers an immersive concert experience where music and cinematic storytelling converge.

Programming & Partnership Opportunities

Bel Canto Duo offers flexible options for:

• Original Film Scoring for Documentaries & Narrative Films

• Live Film Score Performances with Integrated Visual Projections

• Sync Licensing for Film, Television, and Multimedia

• Interdisciplinary Collaborations Pairing Film, Literature, and Live Performance

• Healing Music Science & Neuroplasticity Studies

• Educational Workshops & Residencies on Film Scoring and Healing Music

Bel Canto Duo collaborates with museums, universities, scientific researchers, filmmakers, and festival curators worldwide to create innovative programming that engages audiences across disciplines.

Institutional & Scientific Collaborations

Bel Canto Duo’s work is informed by partnerships with:

• University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Faculty

• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Neuroscience Research Teams

• Healing Music Certification from University of New Hampshire

• Interfaith & Mindfulness Organizations

• Arts & Environmental Institutions Exploring Nature, Sound, and Healing

Booking | Licensing | Collaboration

For inquiries regarding:

• Film Scoring

• Sync Licensing

• Live Film Score Performances

• Festival Programming

• Academic, Museum, and Scientific Collaborations

Contact: Darci Gamerl

📩 Email: darcigamerl@gmail.com

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