STAGE MUSIC SERVICES
Music Director
Brent has music directed over 150 professional productions including: a dozen Off Broadway shows, dozens of Regional Theaters all over the United States, numerous National Tours, 23 different Cruise Ship shows, many Concerts and special Events. A trained conductor but also at home conducting from the piano.
“Brent is invaluable help as a collaborator because his abilities as a musician, accompanist, and arranger are so in sync with the needs of the actors and the director. He is skilled, sensitive and versatile--a joy to work with.”
-David Edwards, Director, Broadway Actor (By Jeeves)
David Edwards
Vocal Coach
Looking for help with new or old music?
Brent can expertly guide and help you prepare for auditions and performances. Brent is especially skilled in helping you find the best YOU in you by guiding your storytelling the lyrics of songs, unlocking vocal production issues you might be having, and even the simple things like teaching you new music from the beginning of your process. Brent’s music studio is located at the very top of Manhattan in the Inwood neighborhood. Last stop on the “A” train. However, he can travel to you to a rehearsal studio of your choosing in West midtown for an additional travel fee. Contact me for more info or to set up an appointment.
“Brent has been my go-to coach, and has gotten me ready for so many auditions. He combines great vocal technique and style to help you go into the room with confidence. He can also create incredible vocal arrangements that are exciting, fresh, & unique to his clients.”
-Brooke Engen, Broadway Actor (Beetlejuice, Hairspray, Gypsy)
Brooke Engen
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Pianist
Do you need an accompanist?
Brent is a brilliant and expressive pianist (and electric keyboardist) having played in the pit of Broadway shows that is able to: accompany private auditions, a full round of theater auditions (2 hr. minimum), play in band for shows, cabaret acts, full concerts, accompany private lessons, group classes, private events, and many other functions.
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“W. Brent Sawyer is simply one of the best MD's in the business. He is exacting, yet flexible. Demanding yet supportive. And he can make a 5 piece band sound like a full orchestra. Hell, he can make solo piano sound like a full orchestra. I would jump at the chance to work with him again.”
-Nathaniel Shaw, Producing Artistic Director, Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA
Nathaniel Shaw
Arranger/Orchestrations
Need a special arrangement of a song or medley made just for you?
Need music transposed to your key?
Brent is also very experienced in making Orchestrations for small groups of 3-4 musicians to full size 30-50 piece orchestras. Brent has created the full music arrangements for several Off Broadway productions.
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“Brent is my go to for all things musical theatre. No one has greater knowledge, insight, artistry or technique than this man. I have had the privilege to have him as my musical right arm when I am directing, as my musical guide when on stage and as my musical muse when curating a season or creating a piece from scratch. Brent has the ability to see the full scope of a project and understand the arc of each moment while at the same time narrowing down to the muse precise detail with accuracy as well as depth. On top of all of this, the compassion, support and empathy he utilizes with all of his students is very rare in our world today. I like to think of Brent as a musical unicorn, a rare and magically gifted creature that one rarely sees in the world of music.”
--Joey Landwehr, Artistic Director,San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Joey Landwehr