We’ve been there—moving from Finale to Dorico can feel like learning a new language. DoricoTuts is here to help you translate, adapt, and thrive ![Read more...] about 🎉 Press ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge": Introducing DoricoTuts.com – A New Resource for Finale Users Migrating to Dorico
Music Arranging News
News from our Arranger for Hire staff
Transform Your Suno Song into a Professional, Royalty-Free Master Recording
Suno makes cool tracks, but you're stuck with what they give you, including possible copyright exposure. We can help make your Suno song useful ![Read more...] about Transform Your Suno Song into a Professional, Royalty-Free Master1. Intellectual property consisting of a sound recording 2. The process of optimizing a mix through further signal processing to adjust presence, timbre, loudness, and tone Recording
Uploading a Big Band Score to JW Pepper
We found JW Pepper's MyScore documentation confusing regarding page formats and output. We documented the process that led to success.[Read more...] about Uploading a Big Band ScoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. to JW Pepper
Importing Jazz XML from Finale into Dorico
Finale's Development discontinued? Bring on Dorico! We brought Finale xml of a tentet chart into Dorico and scored it for Big Band. Here's our travelogue[Read more...] about Importing Jazz XML from Finale into Dorico
Using Cantamus.app to Create Vocal Music Mockups
Share your scoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. with ensemble members, or create AI vocal tracks for your mockupPlayback file from notation software that isn't considered a finished mix; a preliminary mix showing the structure and elements of the arrangement for approval. with Cantamus app.[Read more...] about Using Cantamus.app to Create Vocal Music Mockups
New Musical and GoFundMe Campaign
Arranger Jon Burr has written a musical and launched a GoFundMe campaign to hire some singers for the show demoA recording created to preview the content of a show or song. Demos can also become master recordings. recordings.[Read more...] about New Musical and GoFundMe Campaign
Using ACE Studio AI to Create Vocal Tracks or Choral Music from MIDI
ACE Studio has terrific potential for choral composers and arrangers to demoA recording created to preview the content of a show or song. Demos can also become master recordings. their work. Read our review here![Read more...] about Using ACE Studio AI to Create Vocal Tracks or Choral Music from MIDIA protocol for communicating musical information, such as notes and control signals, between electronic musical instruments and computers.
News Release: Jon Burr Featured on Selling Sheet Music Podcast
Music Arranger Jon Burr appeared on the Selling Sheet Music podcast with host Garrett Breeze. Find the episode here![Read more...] about News ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge": Jon Burr Featured on Selling Sheet Music Podcast
New Symphonic/Pops Arrangement – Trumpet Feature on “Laura”
Jon Burr's arrangement of "Laura" for Symphony Orchestra/Pops as a trumpet feature is available online.[Read more...] about New Symphonic/Pops Arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. – Trumpet Feature on “Laura”
New Choral Production – Universal Mind
New release! "Universal Mind" explores an escape from futility through awakening. Composed and produced by Jon Burr[Read more...] about New Choral Production – Universal Mind
Unveiling a Musical Masterpiece: The NYPD Choir Sings “Galway Bay” in a Heartfelt Short Film
Our vocal arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. featured in new ad campaign for EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum ! Check it out..[Read more...] about Unveiling a Musical Masterpiece: The NYPD Choir Sings “Galway Bay” in a Heartfelt Short Film
We Compared Automatic Audio-to-MIDI Transcription Tools to Aural Transcription by a Music Arranger
We review Automatic Audio to MIDIA protocol for communicating musical information, such as notes and control signals, between electronic musical instruments and computers. transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. tools. They still have a long way to go.[Read more...] about We Compared Automatic Audio-to-MIDI Transcription Tools to Aural Transcription by a Music Arranger
Composer Jon Burr’s new Symphonic Band Commission is Available
New releaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge" - Jon Burr's commissioned work for Symphonic Band, on YouTube and JW Pepper[Read more...] about Composer Jon Burr’s new Symphonic Band Commission is Available
Case Study – Arranging to existing Track “One More Day”
Recent work we're excited about - scoring to an existing master1. Intellectual property consisting of a sound recording 2. The process of optimizing a mix through further signal processing to adjust presence, timbre, loudness, and tone track with rubato and flexible tempo[Read more...] about Case Study – ArrangingThe process of adapting a piece of music for a different ensemble, style, or performance context. to existing Track “One More Day”
New – Film Scoring Demos
We did a couple of film scoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. demos. Check them out ![Read more...] about New – Film Scoring Demos
Preparing a Logic Pro Session for Notation
How to set up your session in Logic Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC X for efficient transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. into music notation[Read more...] about Preparing a Logic Pro Session for NotationA system of symbols used to write down music.
What Makes a Good Song?
Which do you do first as a songwriter - melodyA sequence of single pitches perceived as a unit, usually the main theme or tune in a piece of music. or words? Here's the answer[Read more...] about What Makes a Good Song?
Seven Shades of Snow – Release and Case StudyÂ
Arranged and produced by Jon Burr, June Bisantz's "Seven Shades of Snow" with the Jon Burr Sextet is getting great reviews[Read more...] about Seven Shades of Snow – ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge" and Case StudyÂ
Case Study – “You Were Always Beautiful” by Mandy Williams
Case Study: ArrangingThe process of adapting a piece of music for a different ensemble, style, or performance context. and Production process from Solo Vocal line to complete master1. Intellectual property consisting of a sound recording 2. The process of optimizing a mix through further signal processing to adjust presence, timbre, loudness, and tone recording[Read more...] about Case Study – “You Were Always Beautiful” by Mandy Williams
Case Study – Arrangement and Production, “What I Love About America”
Case Study: Music arranging and production of "What I Love About America" for vocal, choir, and rhythmThe pattern of beats and accentuations in music, which gives a piece its sense of movement and flow. section.[Read more...] about Case Study – Arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. and Production, “What I Love About America”
Case Study – Imagesongs Production Project
Case study: From solo vocal track demos to master1. Intellectual property consisting of a sound recording 2. The process of optimizing a mix through further signal processing to adjust presence, timbre, loudness, and tone recordings, we arranged and produced a project for Imagesong Presents.[Read more...] about Case Study – Imagesongs Production Project
Importing Finale into Logic Pro X | Article on the Finale Blog
Begin by recreating your Finale session in Logic Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC X - then mix1. Collection of individual tracks or parts 2. The process of adjusting relative sound levels, processing and placement within a sonic realm 3. The result of sonic recording and processing in a much more robust production environment with plugins and live recording.[Read more...] about Importing Finale into Logic Pro X | Article on the Finale Blog
New Site Launch – Finale Classes Online
We're pleased to announce the publication of our new site, Finale Classes Online, using Web Conferencing Technology with Screen Share.[Read more...] about New Site Launch – Finale Classes Online
Using MainStage 3 as a Finale Output Device (Mac)
Connecting MainStage 3 to Finale adds a DAWDigital Audio Workstation. Some are: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reason, Reaper, Digital Performer, Bitwig Studio, Samplitude Pro X, GarageBand (Mac), Cakewalk by BandLab, Presonus Studio One, Tracktion Waveform extension to Finale, giving access to a huge palette of sounds widely used on stage and in Musical Theater[Read more...] about Using MainStage 3 as a Finale Output Device (Mac)
Article on the Scoring Notes Blog – Using Finale’s “Tempo Map”
We wrote an article about tempoThe speed at which a piece of music is performed, often indicated in beats per minute. editing issues in Finale software. It's been published on the Scoring Notes Blog, with solutions, techinques and workarounds.[Read more...] about Article on the Scoring Notes Blog – Using Finale’s “Tempo MapComponent in MIDI data defining the tempo and tempo changes in a musical piece or track”
Case Study – TV Theme
We did an arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. for a TV theme, starting with a transcriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. of a demoA recording created to preview the content of a show or song. Demos can also become master recordings. track, arranged in Finale, and finished in Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC Tools.[Read more...] about Case Study – TV Theme
How to Mark Up a Music Score for Revision
Good Markup is essential to the revisionA rewrite or other modification of a musical score, track, or recorded performance process in music arrangingis the process of taking a piece of music and adapting it for a specific ensemble, style, or performance context.. This article presents examples, potential problems and best practices in musical markup.[Read more...] about How to Mark Up a Music ScoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. for Revision
See Our Work on SheetMusicPlus.com
Some of our work is available now on Sheet Music Plus - Score and Parts pdfs with "Look inside," Video links, ScoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. previews, and full-length audio previews.[Read more...] about See Our Work on SheetMusicPlus.com
Arrangerforhire’s New Post on the Finale Blog – Aria Player in Logic Pro X
We did a how-to article, using MakeMusic's Aria Player with Finale's Human Playback as a multiA single multi-channel, multi-output instance of a virtual instrument in a digital music mixing environment bank in Logic Proacronym short for Publishing Rights Organization, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC X[Read more...] about Arrangerforhire’s New Post on the Finale Blog – Aria Player in Logic Pro X
Logic-to-Finale Transcription and Arranging Services
Need a scoreA written representation of a piece of music, including the notation for all parts of an ensemble. and partsIndividual pieces of music, each designed to be performed by a single musician or section of an ensemble. from a Logic session? We’ll transcribe, edit and arrange as needed to create professional parts and score for live performance and recording.[Read more...] about Logic-to-Finale TranscriptionThe process of notating a piece of music as it is performed, either by ear or from a recording. and ArrangingThe process of adapting a piece of music for a different ensemble, style, or performance context. Services
Video Release – Beyond the Sunrise
“Beyond The Sunrise,” an original composition by Jon Burr, is a ballad written for jazz Tentet featuring piano, woodwinds, and muted brass[Read more...] about Video ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge" – Beyond the Sunrise
New Sachal Vasandani Release Features Arrangement by Jon Burr
The new Peter Drew releaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge" features an arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. by Jon Burr of Arrangerforhire.com, sung by Sachal Vasandani[Read more...] about New Sachal Vasandani Release Features Arrangement by Jon Burr
Jon Burr’s Arrangements Performed by the MCoE Band on their Christmas Show
The MCoE Band at Ft Benning, GA commissioned 3 arrangements for their holiday show by Arranger For Hire chief arranger Jon Burr[Read more...] about Jon Burr’s Arrangements Performed by the MCoE Band on their Christmas Show
New Article on the “Of Note” blog – How To Restore Finale Customizations after Upgrade
We wrote a guest post for the "Of Note" blog - "Restore Finale Customizations After Upgrade"
Having upgraded from Finale 25 to 26 to take advantage of many improvements in application stability, speed, graphics performance, and articulation handling, … [Read more...] about New Article on the “Of Note” blog – How To Restore Finale Customizations after Upgrade
New Video Release – Pianist Kim Andersson
Pianist Kim Andersson commissioned this arrangementrefers to the structure and order of musical elements in a composition, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. of selections from the underscore to Pirates of the Caribbean in the style of a piano concerto with orchestra.[Read more...] about New Video ReleaseFollowing the building of tension, arrival at a resolution. In England, is synonymous with "bridge" – Pianist Kim Andersson
Article on the Finale Blog – Using Finale’s Human Playback in a DAW
Our first guest post on the Finale Blog is published, describing techniques and issues in using Finale's Human Playback data in Digital Audio Workstations[Read more...] about Article on the Finale Blog – Using Finale’s Human Playback in a DAWDigital Audio Workstation. Some are: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reason, Reaper, Digital Performer, Bitwig Studio, Samplitude Pro X, GarageBand (Mac), Cakewalk by BandLab, Presonus Studio One, Tracktion Waveform
Our Music Arranging Work Goes Viral
This video has over a million views on Facebook after just a few days! Congratulations to pianist Kim Andersson and arranger Jon Burr for their success![Read more...] about Our Music Arrangingis the process of taking a piece of music and adapting it for a specific ensemble, style, or performance context. Work Goes Viral
Klezmer Version of “Nutcracker” Available
Klezmer versions of three selections from Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker Suite", commissioned by the New York Pops, is available for rental ![Read more...] about Klezmer Version of “Nutcracker” Available
