Horace Ward

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About Horace Ward

Accomplished audio engineer with over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional live and studio sound for world-renowned artists and events. Proven expertise in front-of-house, monitor mixing, and sound design for global tours and high-profile performances. Key Skills • Live and Broadcast Audio Engineering • Studio Mixing and Mastering • Live Sound System Design and Integration • Tour and Event Production • Monitor Engineering • Audio Systems Design and Installation Certifications and Awards • Grammy Nominee: Engineering work for Lady Gaga,"You and I"(2011-2012) Professional Experience 2024-2025 Freelance as Audio A1 for "When I Work" NY - Live and Studio Mix Engineer for Victoria Monét. 2022–2024 (USA) Live and Broadcast Engineer – Event Production Audio Specialist (Audio A1)- Delivered top-tier live and broadcast audio for Google events- Managed sound engineering for high-profile performances and video shoots for Lauryn Hill. 2019 Sound Designer – Crossfade Design (Chicago Bulls & Blackhawks, United Center)- Designed and implemented a new audio system for the United Center Arena (Clair Solutions installers). Touring Sound Engineer – Global Tours (1991–2024)- Provided live and monitor engineering for major international tours with artists such as: Lauryn Hill, Usher, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, The Fugees, Prince, Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, N.E.R.D, Chris Brown, Guy, Jodeci, Earth, Wind & Fire, Puff Daddy, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Santigold, Steel Pulse, Yumi Shizukusa (Japan), Double (Japan), Maxwell, Faith Evans, 112, 98 Degrees, Greniq, Q-Tip, Chico Debarge, Impromtu, Zhane, Joe, L.S.G, Genuwine, Nancy Wilson, Peabo Bryson, Blackstreet, Silk, SWV, H-Town, Intro, KRS1. Studio Mix Engineer Studio Internship – 39th ST Music (1992-1993)- Mixed and mastered studio projects for prominent artists including: Beyoncé (Oscars), Lauryn Hill, Dru Hill, 112, Yumi Shizukusa, Keith Sweat, Cheetah Girls, Robert Miranda (*The Miranda Project*). Production Manager - Managed production for large-scale concerts for: Steel Pulse, Keith Sweat, P.M. Dawn, N.E.R.D, and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (NY Concerts). Additional Achievements • Guest Speaker on Audio Mixing at Trinidad Carnival (Government of Trinidad) • Audio Engineer for Presidential Inauguration performances by: • Steel Pulse (President Clinton) • Kanye West (President Obama)