Along with the stage manager(s), music directors drive the train of a musical from the first note to the button of the exit music. They are an essential and critical fixture in ensuring the cast stays together; the musicians know the tempo, and how to problem solve when things don't go as planned.

This is one of the most frequently asked questions from our clients. It goes something like this... "Can you arrange this for orchestra?". Let's first define the difference between the two. Sometimes, in a musical theatre setting, the orchestrator can also function as an arranger and vice versa.

You have your story, the script, and moments in your show where songs are to occur. Now what? Maybe you're staring at a blank piece of staff paper or an empty Logic Pro session waiting for creativity to strike. Here are some tips on crafting a song for musical theatre. 

What is a piano vocal score and why is it so important? A piano vocal score is a notated piece of sheet music that contains the essential elements and bare bones of a musical.