Seeking arranger/orchestrator

BroadwayWorld SA; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

BroadwayWorld SA in Warwick, RI seeks a highly skilled music arranger/copyist/transcriber for the American premiere of a Gothic fantasy musical by a Grammy-winning composer. The role is temporary, with potential to become music supervisor later when funding and production move forward.

The project will be presented in a foreign language with English surtitles. Responsibilities include transforming multiple sources into a performance-ready score and parts, and adding creative input within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in music arrangement, engraving, and transcription.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Transform audio and paper sources into a complete score and parts.
• Add creative input within project guidelines to achieve optimal results.

Skills

Music arrangement

Music engraving

Music transcription

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

Finale

Sibelius

Dorico

Job description

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

PLUSES

• 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.

(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.