Music Production and Music Preparation
Under one rockin’ roof
Music Production
Professional orchestration, arranging, and musical direction for theatrical productions, film projects, and live performances that demand creative excellence and technical precision.
What We Do
Orchestration & Arranging
Transforming piano-vocal scores into full orchestrations, creating arrangements for specific ensemble configurations, and developing musical textures that serve the dramatic vision of your project.
Full orchestrations for any ensemble size
Reduced orchestrations (adapting large scores for smaller ensembles)
Original arrangements and musical adaptations
Vocal arrangements and harmonic realization
Underscore composition and development
Musical Direction
Leading musical preparation and performance for theatrical productions, from first rehearsal through opening night and beyond.
Musical direction for theatrical productions
Rehearsal planning and execution
Vocal coaching and ensemble development
Orchestra/ensemble leadership
Audio engineering and recording supervision
Creative Consultation
Strategic musical guidance during development, helping writers and creative teams make informed decisions about musical structure, orchestration, and sound design.
Dramaturgical feedback on musical material
Orchestration planning and budgeting
Sound design consultation
Score review and revision support
Our Process
Every project begins with conversation. We want to understand your creative vision, practical constraints, and specific needs before proposing solutions.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your project goals, timeline, budget, and musical requirements. This helps us determine if we're the right fit and allows us to provide accurate scope and pricing.
Proposal & Agreement
Based on our conversation, we provide a detailed proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and costs. Once agreed upon, we formalize the engagement and begin work.
Creative Development
We work collaboratively throughout the process, sharing drafts, gathering feedback, and refining the musical elements until they serve your vision perfectly.
Delivery & Support
Final materials are delivered in your preferred format. We remain available for questions, revisions, and ongoing support as your project moves forward.
Who We Work With
Theatre Companies
Regional theatres, Broadway productions, and independent companies mounting new musicals or reimagined classics.
Writers & Composers
Individual artists developing new work who need orchestration, arranging, or creative consultation.
Producers & Directors
Production teams seeking musical leadership, from initial development through final performance.
Educational Institutions
Universities and conservatories producing musicals or developing new works with students.
Every project is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs. Whether you're mounting a full production, developing new work, or need creative consultation, we'd love to hear about your project.
Music Preparation
Professional score preparation and notation services ensuring musicians receive clear, accurate, and performance-ready materials for your production.
What We Do
Score Preparation
Creating clean, professional conductor scores from sketches, MIDI files, handwritten manuscripts, or existing scores that need refinement.
Full score engraving and formatting
Piano-vocal score preparation
Lead sheets and chord charts
Score cleanup and error correction
Transposition and key changes
Parts Extraction
Generating individual instrumental parts from full scores, with careful attention to page turns, cue systems, and performance practicality.
Individual instrument parts
Doubling books and multi-part layouts
Rehearsal markings and navigation aids
Optimal page turn planning
Bow markings for strings (in consultation with musicians)
Notation & Engraving
Expert music notation using professional software (Finale, Sibelius, Dorico) with meticulous attention to clarity and industry standards.
Complex rhythmic notation
Contemporary and extended techniques
Tablature and specialized notation
Text underlay and lyric formatting
Professional house style application
Revisions & Maintenance
Ongoing support as your score evolves through rehearsals, workshops, or multiple productions.
Rehearsal and performance revisions
Cut tracking and version control
Updated parts distribution
Digital archive management
Why Professional Preparation Matters
Musicians encounter hundreds of scores throughout their careers. Clean, thoughtfully prepared materials make an immediate impression and allow performers to focus on artistry rather than deciphering unclear notation.
Well-prepared scores feature:
Clear, unambiguous notation that eliminates rehearsal time spent on clarifications
Logical page turns that don't interrupt musical phrases
Consistent formatting and engraving style
Helpful rehearsal markings and navigation cues
Appropriate detail level for the intended performers
The difference between adequate and excellent music preparation is invisible when everything works—but it's the foundation that allows your musical vision to be realized as you intended.
Process & Pricing
How It Works
1. Submit materials: Send us your score in whatever form you have—PDF, Finale/Sibelius files, MIDI, handwritten manuscript, or rough digital notation.
2. We assess scope: Based on your materials and needs, we provide a detailed quote and timeline.
3. Preparation begins: We engrave/prepare your score and parts, sharing progress updates throughout.
4. Review & revisions: You review materials and request any needed adjustments.
5. Final delivery: Receive print-ready PDFs and editable source files.
Pricing
Projects are quoted based on:
Score length and complexity
Number of instruments/parts needed
Condition of source materials
Timeline requirements
Special notation or formatting needs
Rush services available for an additional fee.
Who We Work With
Theatre Productions
Companies mounting new works or revivals needing professional parts extraction and preparation.
Composers & Writers
Individual artists preparing materials for workshops, productions, or publisher submission.
Music Publishers
Publishing houses requiring engraving and preparation for rental libraries or retail editions.
Educational Institutions
Schools and universities needing score preparation for student performances or archival purposes.
Get Started
Ready to prepare your score for performance? Send us your materials and tell us about your project. We'll provide a detailed quote and timeline within 2 business days.