As an arranger, vocalist, and director I design and deliver the vocal sound of film, television, and live entertainment.
Across artist recordings, TV/Film soundtracks, touring entertainment productions, and major studio projects, I specialize in building emotionally-driven, large-scale vocal productions that translate from screen to stage.
Explore this site to learn more about my background in all things VOCAL.
“One of the most exciting voices in modern music.”
CONNOR WREN (born Connor Warren Smith) has contributed his voice, arranging skills, and music production to over 150 major motion pictures, television episodes, video games, albums, Disney Recordings®, and more. “There is nothing I love more in this world than music. It’s ability to draw people in - to make them feel. It’s an honor to be a part of the process on so many different levels.”
Working at the intersection of story, music, and performance, Connor helps shape how vocals function within large-scale productions, including:
Vocal production for film and television
Choral, ensemble, and solo vocal arranging
Music direction and vocal contracting for live and recorded performances
Direction and development for large-scale touring productions
Whether building a cast vocal from the ground up or refining a final performance, his focus is always the same: clarity, emotion, energy and impact at scale.
In 2026, Connor developed a cinematic pop project that extended his work in storytelling into original music. His album SECOND ADOLESCENCE explores identity, nostalgia, and emotional transformation through a lens shaped by film and large-scale musical production. Written, recorded. produced, mixed and mastered fully independently, Wren’s material showcases the full scope of his musical artistry. “The pop performer and songwriter’s new album is a cinematic culmination of bright pop tracks. Full of heart, Wren uses his masterful narrative songwriting skills and impressive vocals to create an unforgettable collection of songs.” -Darryl Sterden, Album Review
In addition to his work as a recording artist, Connor continues a prolific career recording for Film and Television as an in-demand LA session singer and vocal arranger. From classical film score to pop background vocals & celebrity sound-a-like to boy soprano, here are a few of the most recent projects Connor has contributed his voice to. Keep up to date with Connor’s latest credits via IMDb..
Connor is the co-creator and producer of DCOM: Live! - an exciting new concert experience featuring the music of Disney Channel Original Movies & Series! Featuring an electric live band, six world-class vocalists, and top-of-the-line production elements, DCOM: Live! is the Disney Channel concert experience that nostalgic millennials and young families have been waiting for! From Zenon to Zombies, DCOM: Live! covers the music of High School Musical, Camp Rock, Descendants, Hannah Montana, The Cheetah Girls, and so many more! (DCOM: Live! is an independent production, not directly affiliated with or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.) You can find out more at www.dcomlive.com
For 100+ episodes, Connor appeared as a recurring Guest Artist and choir member on the television program, Hour of Power! One of the “most watched religious broadcasts in the world,” Hour of Power originally began televising in 1970 and has reached millions upon millions of viewers across its long tenure as a broadcast program.
"This soaring a cappella arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner, arranged for 8-part voices, provides fresh harmony to the classic anthem." - Published with Alfred Music
Connor is a highly sought-after vocal arranger for a variety of musical projects including television/film, commercials, records, live performance, and in particular - choral & a cappella music. His arrangements for vocal groups, both published and commissioned, are performed worldwide by groups ranging from professional to amateur. With a deep understanding and instinct for harmony, vocal structure, and arrangement, Connor’s vocal arrangements for choirs, professional groups, and solo voices have thrilled audiences around the globe, elevating both live events and commercial work in TV/Film/Albums.
Connor’s catalog of publications are available through Alfred Music, Excelcia Music, and his own self-published site. Outside of his published works, he enjoys writing custom arrangements for performing ensembles and special events, as well as commissioned works for choirs. You can explore more of Connor's compositions and arrangements by visiting the Sheet Music Store (click below).
In the fall of 2023, Connor joined the Artistic Team of the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus as “Arranger in Residence.” Writing & arranging for the chorus, as well as celebrity guest soloists and artists, Connor is thrilled to serve in a capacity that intersects his passion for choral music and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
In addition to his work as a Music Director and Vocal Arranger, Connor is no stranger to being the on-mic or on-screen talent as well. Sharp-minded, vocally-versatile, and collaborative, Connor has recorded on projects for some of the world’s finest composers, performers and producers, contributed his voice to over 150 major motion pictures, television episodes, video games, commercials and albums including Cocomelon: The Movie, Saturday Night Live, Elsbeth, SpongeBob: The Search for Square Pants, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Disney’s Wish, Hocus Pocus 2, Grimsburg, Thor: Love and Thunder, Hour of Power, and American Horror Story, to name a few. Connor's powerhouse voice is matched by his vocal accuracy and precision, and despite the genre or style, he always brings his infectious energy into the room.
Connor is a proud member of The Recording Academy and The Society of Composer’s & Lyricists, as well as serving on a variety of committees for SAG-AFTRA advocating for the Los Angeles Singer community.
Whether it's a question about an arrangement, a potential booking for a recording session, or you're interested in having me work with your group as a clinician or teach a master class, I'm just a few clicks away, and am happy to connect with you!
