Another great ASMAC Big Band hang Wednesday September 25th 2024, it’s John Fedchock! If you know him, you know he’s a world class trombone player and arranger, it’s gonna be fun! It’s free and open to all, registration link: https://asmac.org/civi/event/register/?id=54&reset=1
My Approach
Good arranging speaks to the project as a whole.
When a client is seeking out an arranger or music producer it is almost always the case that the music is not an end unto itself, but is part of a larger picture.
The arrangement’s most important function is to support the singer(s) so he or she can be free to perform freely and to the top of their form.
Elements such as tempo, key, form and the level of proficiency of the ensemble must be taken into consideration. Has the arrangement been thought out and notated so that it “plays itself?” In other words, will the musicians be able to read and navigate the arrangement without having to take up valuable rehearsal time with procedural questions? If so, the rehearsal can be fully focused on more artistic aspects of the performance.
My primary focus as music producer and arranger is always making sure the music supports and enhances the project.
A PASSIONATE EDUCATOR
Although my main work is on producing and arranging, I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge about music notation. In addition to my own blog, Notes On Notes, I also write for The AVID Blog about using the Sibelius software and best practices in music notation. But I also spend a significant part of my time providing training to other musicians who may be either just beginning to dig into the software or who are looking to expand their own knowledge.
If you want to educate an audience about music notation, I would love to speak to you.
WHO I AM HELPING
Most of my work is in the commercial sector, but I do take on clients in Education too. In particular I specialize in commercial music (studio and touring), corporate entertainment, and production shows. But I also help high schools and colleges. Whether you work for a cruise line, are in charge of a production company, run a studio, or work as a singer/songwriter, I can help.
Just some of the artists & organizations I have worked with recently:
- Sweetwater Studios
- Abbey Road Studios
- Martina McBride
- Kip Winger
- David Foster
- Lance Hoppen
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Costa Cruises
- Hershey Park
- RWS Entertainment Group
- Crystal Cruises
- Wild Adventures
- Legoland
- Silver Dollar City
- Showboat Branson Belle
- AVID
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Blackbird Studios
- 59th Annual Grammy Awards
- 2015 CMA Awards
- 2016 CMA Music Fest
- Sting's Rainforest Benefit Concerts
- H.B. Barnum
- Matt Della Polla
- Che Che Alara
- Rob Evan
- Jeff Coffin
- Sher Music Company