matthew croft

music director | keyboards | conductor | orchestrator | composer

CUSTOM ORCHESTRATIONS& REDUCTIONS


As a composer and orchestrator, I have been asked to write many custom orchestrations - and I can do the same for your upcoming project. In addition, I have several shows that I have written custom orchestrations for that are available to rent/purchase from me. 

WHY CUSTOM ORCHESTRATION?

Often times, a show as it was written for Broadway calls for far more instruments than the budget, space, or available players can provide. I have specialized in writing playable yet full reductions of shows, reducing the number of players to meet the production's budget and space requirements while still maintaining a full, balanced sound.

My orchestrations have been performed by (a selected list):

  • Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

  • Royal Caribbean Entertainment

  • Mercury Theatre Company

  • SUNY Fredonia/SUNY Binghampton

  • Danish Academy of Musical Theatre

  • Columbia University

  • The Producers National Tour

  • Dearborn Symphony Orchestra

  • McKeesport Symphony Orchestra

  • Cork Symphony Orchestra

  • Detroit Actor’s Theatre Company

  • Theatre companies & schools across the US, Canada, Australia, England, & Denmark

In addition, I have been called upon to orchestrate new orchestrations for shows that either don't have parts available, or shows where the creative team have decided to put their own spin on the production. I am comfortable working with any sized group - from a 4-piece rock band to a 30+-piece orchestra, your production will have unique, one of a kind orchestrations tailored to fit your needs. 

To inquire further about custom orchestrations or for information on available titles, please click HERE.

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