Services

Writing and arranging

A creative partner on new work, whether as part of a writing team or from a blank page.

  • Original composition for screen, concert and live production

  • Concert arrangements and orchestral versions of existing repertoire

  • Arrangements for artists performing with orchestra

  • Additional music, adaptation and reworking of existing material

  • Over two hundred arrangements are available for hire. Browse the catalogue.

Orchestration and music preparation

  • Orchestration for screen composers, working to session deadlines

  • Full performance materials: scores, parts and documentation

  • Typesetting, engraving and copying to publication standard

  • Editing, proofreading and preflight checking

  • Restoration and reconstruction of historic scores

  • Transcription from audio and MIDI

Production and supervision

  • Score supervision and music department oversight on large productions

  • House style, version control and quality control across large chart counts

  • Music coordination: personnel, contracting, scheduling and session logistics

  • Triage and support on projects: extra capacity, a second pair of eyes, or a full rebuild when materials are not at standard

  • Show direction, show calling and playback

  • Conducting, in the studio and in performance

Tools

Dorico and Sibelius at expert level with custom templates and established workflows. Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. Preflight checking in Pitstop Pro. Extensive sound libraries for mockups.

Mentoring and professional development.

Guidance for composers, arrangers, orchestrators and music teams, delivered online or in person.

Working with me

Based in New Zealand, working worldwide. Preparation and supervision can run remotely, with an overnight turnaround on northern hemisphere schedules.