Score Production Management
Focus on composing while we handle recording logistics. Our score production management service takes the stress out of session planning, contractor management, and budget coordination, ensuring your recording sessions run smoothly from first note to final mix (pictured, Raphaelle Thibaut).
Session planning and management
If you're balancing the demands of composing with organising recording sessions, our score production management service removes the pressure. We handle all logistics so you can focus entirely on creating great music.
We advise through experience, helping shape your budget, recommend the right people, and negotiate on your behalf based on years of hands-on experience. We take the pressure off by handling all logistics so you can focus on composing and creative direction rather than administrative details. Throughout the process, from initial budgeting to final invoicing, we stay by your side, ready to solve any problems that arise along the way.
What we offer
Recording budget consultation - We provide advice on budget planning and liaise with all required music-related personnel to ensure you get the most suited set-up for your recording budget.
Comprehensive contractor management - We book and manage all session requirements:
- Studios and recording facilities
- Orchestras and ensemble musicians
- Soloists and featured performers
- Engineers and mixing specialists
- Orchestrators and arrangers
- Copyists and music librarians
- Additional contractors as needed
Trusted network access - We recommend studios, orchestrators, engineers and others from our carefully curated network of industry professionals, ensuring you work with experienced, reliable collaborators.
Full administrative support:
- Complete contracting and invoicing management
- Session scheduling and coordination
- Equipment and technical requirements
- Travel and accommodation arrangements when needed
End-to-end oversight - We provide comprehensive project management, ensuring everything runs smoothly and is delivered on time and within budget.
Our score production services support:
- Composers working in TV, film, and games who need help with contracting, scheduling, and session logistics
- TV and film production companies needing support with planning, budgeting, and delivering recording sessions
- Game studios requiring professional score production management
- Anyone wanting experienced, hands-on support through the entire session process
Ed Williams brings years of experience managing sessions and live events for artists including Eímear Noone, Stewart Copeland, and Raphaelle Thibaut. His calm approach and extensive industry network make him a trusted ally for recording projects of any size. Ed's expertise covers everything from intimate chamber sessions to full orchestral recordings, ensuring professional results regardless of project scope.
Unsure how to handle or negotiate a budget to record for a project? We're here to discuss all options, advise on next steps, and answer any questions you may have, especially if it's your first time recording.
Recent work
Here you can find links to some of our recent TV and other commissions that we’re especially proud of.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is what we do different from an orchestra contractor?
Orchestra contractors find and book musicians and manage their contracts and payments. They also engage librarians and conductors. But they don’t hold, book or pay for recording studios, or recording, mixing and mastering engineers or orchestrators or budget for whole recording sessions – all of which we do.
Do you handle international recording sessions?
Yes, we can coordinate recording sessions internationally, leveraging our network of global contacts and industry relationships.
What size recording sessions do you manage?
We handle everything from solo instrument sessions to full orchestral recordings, adapting our services to match your project's scope and budget.
What's included in your fee?
Our fee covers all aspects of score coordination, bookings, contracting and project management. We provide transparent, flexible pricing based on your specific project needs.
Can you help with budget planning before we commit?
Absolutely. We offer free consultations to help you understand recording costs and options before making any commitments.
What happens if there are problems during recording?
We're on-site or available throughout the recording process to address any issues immediately, ensuring sessions stay on track and within budget.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for larger sessions requiring orchestras or specialised musicians. However, we can often accommodate shorter timelines.
Do you work with specific studios or are you flexible?
We work with a network of trusted studios but are flexible based on your preferences, budget, and technical requirements.
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