{"product_id":"9781350602465","title":"What is a Musical Director? ... and How to Become One","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWhat is a Musical Director? ... and How to Become One\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMartin Lowe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Direction \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Does a Musical Director actually do, and what does it take to get there? This book has the answers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're an aspiring musical director, a theatre student, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes engine of a musical production, this informative, practical, and inclusive guide offers a comprehensive look at one of the most vital - and often misunderstood - roles in theatre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith clarity and insight, the book defines the responsibilities of a Musical Director across a range of professional and amateur contexts: from vocal coaching and rehearsals to orchestrations, conducting, and collaboration with directors, writers, and performers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the book is a compelling case study, following a music department from the earliest spark of a new musical all the way to opening night and beyond. Readers get a backstage pass to the creative process - from shaping musical storytelling to solving real-world challenges in the rehearsal room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Drama Desk award-winning industry professional, this is a necessary and informative book for theatre professionals and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartin Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e is a music director and supervisor, composer and arranger. His theatre work includes \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child \u003c\/i\u003e(West End, Broadway and International), \u003ci\u003eOnce \u003c\/i\u003e(West End, Broadway and International), \u003ci\u003eMamma Mia! \u003c\/i\u003e(West End and International). His work at the National Theatre and National Theatre of Scotland includes \u003ci\u003eOur Ladies of Perpetual Succour \u003c\/i\u003e(West End and International), \u003ci\u003eWar Horse, Pinocchio, The Light Princess, Caroline or Change, Jerry Springer The Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wolves in the Walls, Appointment with the Wicker Man, Earthquakes in London\u003c\/i\u003e. At the Royal Court, \u003ci\u003eAfter The Act\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSound of the Underground, The Twits \u003c\/i\u003eand Jack Thorne's \u003ci\u003eHope \u003c\/i\u003e(Royal Court), \u003ci\u003eJedermann \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMackie Messer \u003c\/i\u003efor the Salzburg Festival. Martin was the Music supervisor for \u003ci\u003eAbba Voyage \u003c\/i\u003eat the Abba Arena, and Musical Director for \u003ci\u003eMamma Mia! The Movie, \u003c\/i\u003eand the Thames TV series \u003ci\u003eI Have a Dream. \u003c\/i\u003eOther West end shows include \u003ci\u003eCats, Les Miserables, The Full Monty, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOnce on this Island. \u003c\/i\u003eHe won the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, Drama Desk and Helpmann award for his work on the musical \u003ci\u003eOnce, \u003c\/i\u003eand a Golden Reel Award for \u003ci\u003eMamma Mia! The Movie\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 June 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350602465\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331326345356,"sku":"9781350602465","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350602465","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}