Jim Dellas 

Composer

Bio

With over 40 years experience in the industry, Jim has indeed worn many hats. Executive Producer, writer, composer, arranger, film maker and music executive,  Jim has always seemed to be in the middle of exciting and challenging projects. Spanning more than twenty years and a portfolio of more than twenty-five live show productions and four television specials for the Walt Disney Company and as a member of Disney Cruise Line's Inaugural Creative Team, he served as one of only three people tasked with creating the very first Disney Shows at Sea.  He has published and produced music for Sony Music and Warner Music Group. He has created music and media for AT&T,  IBM, Lexmark International, John Deere and many others.  He has served as a media consultant to Coopers and Lybrand LLC and Booz, Allen, Hamilton LLC.  Most recently Jim has served as composer and creative media editor for Playkefi, an exciting new and awarding winning childrens playspace in Atlanta. He has also recently completed the orchestral score to DragonStone, an original acrobatic extravaganza from Henan Creative Entertainment.

Jim was the composer and arranger for Sight and Sound’s highly successful musical, Jonah. He created the concept, script, songs and score for Fixin2Rain, A Bluegrass Musical.  He has composed for ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS television networks. He has produced live events featuring Dionne Warwick, Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo. These exceptionally varied responsibilities point to Jim's ingenuity, professionalism and experience in the highly competitive arena of Creative Entertainment. He is the founder of TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc. a multi-discipline creative company and is one of the founding partners of Forte Acoustic Systems where he serves as President and Chief Designer.

What some folks have said…

“I have known Jim Dellas for many years and I cannot recommend him more highly. He is  not only a remarkable arranger/composer, but he can synthesize any media. audio, music, lighting situation into a logical, brilliantly conceived and creatively executed whole. His knowledge of these issues is vast and valued by so many in the industry. He is absolutely professional, fair, dedicated, incredibly smart, and he delivers what he promises to deliver. Aside from all this, he is quite possibly the finest individual with whom I have ever worked. I trust him completely with any project I put in front of him. 

Without any reservation whatsoever, I recommend Jim Dellas.”

-Alan Stein, former Executive Producer, Chimelong's Ocean Kingdom and retired Director of Entertainment for Princess Cruises.

“Jim is the most established professional commercial composer in the Atlanta scene...and he makes it look easy. In addition to that, he has fun doing it and that makes it fun for everyone involved. “

-Lee Johnson, Symphonic Composer

“For many years, Jim has been a valuable creative contributor to the success of numerous show and media productions. His creative development, ideation, and envisioning skills are impressive. And, I’ve always been able to count on him to bring new perspectives and concepts to each project. As a composer, he is excellent at following creative direction, giving every show an emotional backbone that brings it to life. I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him again anytime.” 

- Chase Senge Fmr. Sr. Show Director Walt Disney Entertainment