Arranger​/orchestrator

We want a highly skilled, experienced music arranger/copyist/transcriber to join the team for the American premiere of a Gothic fantasy musical by a Grammy-winning composer, previously performed to great success in Europe, under the auspices of a Manhattan-based indie opera company (this will be presented in a foreign language with English surtitles). The role is a temporary position, with the possibility of a full-time role as music supervisor later in the process, once funding and active production are underway.

• Transforming multiple provided sources, both audio and on paper, into a functioning, performance-ready score and parts.
• Adding your own creativity to a detailed guideline for the best possible result.

• Skills & expertise: music arrangement, music engraving, music transcription.
• Collaborative, competent, cooperative, diligent, enthusiastic, highly organized, strong, and team-oriented.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Prior experience (at least two years preferred).
• A love and broad knowledge of European musicals is welcome.
• In-depth familiarity with "power ballads" or music that can be described as "Steinmanesque" (or a fast learner).
• The ability to work to order and bring unique skills and artistic flair.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to overcome transcription and score creation challenges.

• Experience at a "power user" level in one of the three major music notation programs (Finale, Sibelius, Dorico) is a definite plus. Our team can supply Scoring Express "Theatre & Studio" packages (for Mac or Windows) for use in this project; if you take advantage of this offer, they are only available in Finale 27+ (version 1.0) or Sibelius Ultimate 2026.8+ and Dorico Pro 6.2+ (version 2.0), with limited (Sibelius) to no (Finale/Dorico) backward compatibility.
• At least two years of prior experience in this or a similar role is preferred.

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Note:

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. Omitting specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the role.).

We will follow up over the next few weeks to schedule interviews with candidates. Confidentiality applies at all stages, even if you are not hired; we will discuss terms in the hiring process.