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john_herford

Herford Music

@john_herford

I will arrange your music from solo to full orchestra by ear

Ecuador
English, Spanish, German
About me
Conservatory-trained musician and arranger with 20+ years of professional experience across classical, orchestral, film, theatre, pop, rock, and jazz. My versatility lets me move fluently between genres and ensemble sizes – from a single instrument to a full symphony orchestra. I transcribe entirely by ear, capturing not just the notes but the feel and intention of the original music. From intimate lead sheets to complete orchestral scores, I handle every stage: transcription, arrangement, orchestration, notation, and part extraction.... Read more

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I will arrange your music from solo to full orchestra by ear
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Arranger & Conductor

Self Employed • Self-employed

Aug 2023 - Present • 3 yrs

Arrangements and compositions for various ensembles and productions, including Städtische Theater Görlitz (2005–2009), Broadway production of "Kiss Me, Kate" adapted for theatre (conducted by John Herford, 1999), Dresdner Männerquartett (1998), Singonym (2002–2004), Ensemble Baroccolo Dresden, and the Masterclasses of art on stage (2014–2026).