Musical direction · Arranging · Live performance
Musical Director
/ Arranger
Keyboard skills preferred; all instrumental backgrounds welcome.
I’m Ravicens, a singer and songwriter seeking a skilled musical director and arranger to work closely with me on an original live show. A graduate music student with arranging and ensemble experience would be ideal.
Listen to the Complete CatalogWhat I’ll provide
Original songs, lyrics, demos, and stems, plus detailed direction on melody, groove, structure, and feel. I’ll stay involved throughout: we’ll develop the arrangements together and refine them through feedback and rehearsal.
Some demos use AI-generated instrumentation or vocals to explore ideas. We’ll use that material as a starting point for arrangements suited to our musicians.
What you’ll do
- Work with me to develop playable band arrangements from the demos and stems.
- Prepare charts, parts, and rehearsal references; keep revisions organized.
- Lead focused rehearsals and help musicians learn the arrangements.
- Shape transitions, dynamics, and cues so the songs work as a live set.
Who would fit
A musician with a strong ear, solid arranging skills, and experience leading an ensemble. You should be comfortable using a DAW and notation tools, communicating musical ideas, and responding thoughtfully to detailed artist feedback.
The ability to demonstrate ideas on keys or guitar is a plus. If your main instrument is elsewhere, we can plan for a keyboardist or guitarist to join arrangement sessions as needed.
I’m looking for preparation, reliability, and follow-through. Graduate study in music is a plus; relevant work and musicianship matter most. Students from universities across the area who are beginning their careers are welcome; I’m looking for ambition, potential, and drive.
The project
Project Ravicens starts with a polished 60-minute original show, performance capture, and audience development. A flexible 60–90-minute set is the broader live goal; a full album is a separate later phase with its own funding and schedule.
Role details
Role planningWe’ll agree on the initial song scope, deliverables, compensation, weekly hours, rehearsal location, and start date before work begins.
For the initial conversation: a short introduction, one or two examples of your playing, arranging, or musical direction, a note on your contribution to each, and your availability.
Interested?
Contact Robert Vicens at Robert@ravicens.com or 305-244-3454. Include your experience, availability, and links to relevant work.
Check out the project
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