Orchestra Recording Services

To ensure a fast and seamless process from booking to session, we recommend submitting the following items: 1. Score • All scores formatted to fill an A3 sized page • All parts formatted to fill an A4 sized page • “Title – Score/Part Name – Page Number” to appear at the top of every page • The Bar/Measure Numbers to be clearly visible and at the top left of all Parts systems and below multi-measure rests (not under every bar/measure) • The Bar/Measure Numbers to be clearly visible and beneath every Bar/Measure throughout the Score • Scores to be submitted in Transposed • Scores & Parts to have Key Signatures where appropriate (preferably for all tonal music) • Where possible create easy page turns even if it means having fewer systems on a particular page • If preparing for a striping session then we request that you create both a full score (A3 as per above); and section scores (Woodwind, Brass, Timpani & Percussion and Harp & Strings): preferably formatted in A4 and either portrait or landscape orientation depending on what works best for each & with the Bar/Measure Numbers to be clearly visible and beneath every Bar/Measure throughout each Score 2. Tempo Track If necessary, please send us a tempo track in 48k/24 WAV file format with a 2-bar count-in 2. Mock-up Track A copy of the mock-up so we can hear the full track as you envision it.

Our remote orchestra recording service allows composers and production companies to get their music recorded by a professional orchestra, choir, or use custom ensembles. All we need from you is your score, and your preference of session type, venue, and ensemble. We handle the rest while you sit back and relax in preparation for recording day. We will take care of printing both the score and the individual parts for the recording session.

In just a few steps! First we need to review your score and get to know your recording needs. Start by completing our Booking Form.(https://www.cinemagicscoring.com/orchestra-recording-sessions#bookingform) Tell us about yourself, the ensemble and venue requirements, the length of the score as well as any additional services you require. We strongly recommend uploading a copy of the score and a mockup track as this expedites the process. Once submitted, you can select a time to virtually meet with a member of our team. We'll use this meeting to discuss your score and recording needs in depth. Once everything is in order, we'll send you an invoice, which you can pay using PayPal.

No, this is a remote recording service. You can be anywhere in the world and get your music recorded by a professional full orchestra. We provide high quality, live audio and video feeds so that you can be a part of the session and communicate directly with the team during the session.

You'll need to provide the following: • ​midi mockup of the piece (not essential, but recommended) • sheet music (we can assist with the orchestration if not available) • the instrumentations & sections you require • any other special instructions

Outside of recording your music, we also offer engraving, transcription, and orchestration services. Our team will transcribe your track into both score and individual parts if needed. Please include these required additional services as part of your Booking Form (https://www.cinemagicscoring.com/orchestra-recording-sessions#bookingform)submission, or feel free to Contact Us (https://www.cinemagicscoring.com/#contactus)to enquire about these services.

Our world-class partner, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, is a full-time professional orchestra whose level of musicianship is comparable to those found in any major international city. All members of the orchestra are on salary and our rates have no impact on their income. The permanent body of musicians comprise: 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets 2 Bassoons 4 French Horns 3 Trumpets 2 Trombones 1 Bass Trombone 1 Tuba Timpani plus Percussion Tutti Strings (Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses). The Woodwind players naturally double so the following auxiliary instruments are also available: Piccolo Cor Anglais (English Horn) Bass Clarinet Contra Bassoon. The orchestra can be further enhanced, from Harp to just about anything orchestral composers' scores may call for, at an additional cost.

You own 100% of the rights to your recordings. You can use them completely at your discretion and Cinemagic Scoring does not impose any royalties or additional fees.