Random Goethe (b. 2005)
is an American composer, pianist, and vocalist with over a decade of experience in music performance, currently studying Music Composition at Florida State University.
As a performer, Random has played professionally as a solo pianist, accompanist, and ensemble musician. His choral experience ranges from performing with the Florida Vocal Association All-State SATB Choir to opening for Foreigner as a member of the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.
From 2021 to 2024, he served as the keyboardist and backup vocalist for Oxidation, a well-known band locally (as featured on ABC7 WWSB and MusicCompound.com).
Random has also been involved in the independent filmmaking, working as an actor, composer, and screenwriter for several productions.
Education:
Associate of Arts in Music, State College of Florida, 2023-2025
Bachelor’s in Music Composition, Florida State University 2025-Current
Experience:
2022 – Present (Music)
Pianist and backup singer for Oxidation, playing on ABC7 and for venues including CoolToday Park, the Sarasota Fairgrounds, the mall at University Town Center, and more.
2016 – Present (Theater)
Music Man
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
High School Musical
Sarasota Medieval Fair
2023 – Present (Film)
Writer and director of “Who Killed the Courier”
Writer and director of “Five Shots”
Actor in Adam Deczynski’s “Fishin’ Film”
Actor in Mario Octaviano’s “Mr. Merry Malaise”
Production Assistant and Extra for the Miller Kiser’s Almost Men
Writer of “Ruby Crew and the Maverick Mystery”
Extra for 5+ student films.…and more
“As out of a great symphony a story can be told, so too out of a great story a symphony can be heard.”
– Random Goethe –