Arranging Music for Humans, Not Machines: Effective Writing for Real Instruments and the Warm, Breathing Musicians Who Play Them

Thursday, January 9, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM EST

Location: Hanover A-B

Primary Contact/Lead Presenter(s)

Jim Repa

Medford, MA

Co-Presenter(s)

Bob Sinicrope

Retired Director
Milton Academy
Quincy, Massachusetts
John H. Baboian (he/him/his)

Belmont, MA
Jared Sims (he/him/his)

Boston, MA
Bob Pilkington

Ashland, MA

Clinic Description: Music notation applications (Finale, Sibelius, etc.) are great tools for arrangers, but their machine-generated playback can be misleading. Joined by a 5-piece ensemble, experienced composer / arranger Jim Repa presents musical and technical tips for writing better charts for real instruments and the warm, breathing humans who play them.