WICKED Music: Conductor

The thrillifying music of WICKED comes to life with a combination of talent and streamlined coordination. In this edition of Behind the Emerald Curtain, meet the conductor who holds it all together - part musician, part director and part confidant to the cast and crew.
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[@starcxtcher]

i could literally watch the conductor and not once look up at the stage if i was given the chance - there's just something so beautiful about conducting and hearing the orchestra follow along that i can't explain whatsoever

[@samuelking9343]

I love this series as I am going to be a musical theater designer (costume, prop, set, hair/makeup, lightning, sound) when I grow up and this really prepares me for the future jobs in theater as well as talks into what goes on behind the scenes.

[@TheEpona92]

that opening music is so powerful. getting to start that every night must be incredible as the conductor

[@chrisparish8600]

i love playing drums i would be over the moon if i could for this show

[@markbuell9440]

"a little show he was working on" its funny...because its a world wide phenomenon now

[@ericmorgan47]

THAT'S TRUE about talking to the audiance, I had Front row seats for the shrek tour, and before it started, all I did was talk to the conductor!

[@norahidvegi846]

lucky!!!!! :)

[@fusetunes]

same here, but with aladdin!!

[@wicked_musical]

@crewsd How thrillifying! We couldn't be happier you will always have that memory.

[@BroadwayJonathan]

Great footage of Teal Wicks and Katie Rose Clarke!

[@ryanburke4633]

this is so so so my favorite broadway show

[@wednesdayaddamsxx]

Someday I am going to audition for Elphaba :)

[@ryanburke4633]

this is so my favorite show

[@theBestArts]

Excellent insight into one of the important "behind-the-curtain" parts of a show - thanks!

[@danielmorrison2376]

This is my absolute dream job

[@rocknroll20024]

stephen schwartz did the music for "The Prince of Egypt" "Enchated" 'Pocahontas' (1995) lyricist 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1996) lyricist cool

[@samuelking9343]

I know. What a man! What a legacy!

[@ryanburke4633]

this is m favorite broadway show of wicked

[@MatthewCroftMusic]

I know I saw him conduct the first time it was in Detroit, it was great. He was a really dynamic conductor - I took a lot of ideas from him in my conducting.

[@disneydanny2]

i think you may be right. I know originally the brass part in the bridge between verses in "As Long As You're" Mine" wasn't done on Broadway. although it appears that has changed.

[@ryanburke4633]

this is the amazing show

[@broadwaymike92]

As an actor, it's my dream to be part of this incredible cast. To work with the musical director, it would be a great learning experience on how I can make my voice even more stronger.

[@AuthorBethelGrove]

This is awesome! I'm in a choral conducting class right now, so this was cool to see! Thanks

[@ryanburke4633]

this is so my best favorite friend show

[@disneydanny2]

i see no signs of it closing anytime soon. the show is way to pop-u-ler..LAR!

[@musicmanaj92]

This is my dream job! This show inspired me to go into conducting and musical theater, hopefully one day I can work this show

[@wicked_musical]

@NYCemma96 My, that is positively thrillifying! Dominick is an incredible talent.

[@wicked_musical]

@ChenzelElph How thrillifying that you can! The piano and vocal arrangements are available for purchase. You can find it in most music stores or online on sites such as Amazon!

[@AnnaHandle]

Do they clap and scream at anytime in the broadway show? In the west end version people are quiet and listen until they applaude

[@matteusan]

Yannik Handle No, that would be a rude thing to pull-off mid-song.

[@Jamie_kemp]

They are louder though in general at times

[@Conductorprod92]

I would love to meet this guy. He would be of great help towards my career of being a professional conductor/ music director.

[@TheCrazyCoasterKid]

You Are The Luckiest Person Ever OMG Like Really To Be Related To Someone In Wicked And Then To Have That Person Be The CONDUCTOR! LUCKY

[@Andreamxsq]

I would be AWESOME if i could be one of the musicians or the cast member for Wicked!

[@pSAurOnq]

To know more about the reed books of most musicals, you may want to check Bret Pimentel's blog on the internet. For the broadway production it's : Reed 1 : Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute/Recroder/Pennywhisttle Reed 2 : Oboe/English Horn/Bass Oboe (I know !!) Reed 3 : Eb/Bb/Bass Clarinet/Soprano Sax Reed 4 : Flute/Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Bassoon/Bari Sax I think they cut the 4th reed and the bass oboe for the reduced orchestration. Reed 3 seems the easiest (for me) but they all seem exciting to play !

[@loverofmusicality]

Bass/soprano clarinet, and alto/tenor saxaphone mostly. I play some flute, though I'm terrible at it, and some random other instruments. Piano's my big instrument though.

[@disneydanny2]

how long ago was Dominick's last show? I see it's Bryan Perri as Musical Director in New York now (he was Musical Director fior most of the S.F. sit down run before Boko Suzuki replaced him towards the end of the run.

[@jmil2tx]

I've noticed that the music behind a lot of these BEC clips is "Popular"... I'd love to see a CD of just the music.

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

jmil2tx I have a track of the whole show orchestrations. I could share it with you if you'd like. I also have the original (used in the Cast Album) instrumentals of No One Mourns the Wicked, Popular, For good, No Good Deed, and (a segment) of Defying Gravity.

[@Jakeybakey5]

Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga do you still have them? They’re not on you’re channel :/

[@Jakeybakey5]

*your

[@jmil2tx]

Apologies for not answering sooner... I'd LOVE to listen to just the music, sans voices! :)

[@pSAurOnq]

Same here, even though I don't own a Bass Clarinet nor a Soprano sax, it would be fairly easy to pick them up. But I really don't play double reeds and I'm not a big flute guy (just the normal C flute don't tell me about the piccolo and I've never *seen* an alto flute for real). What reeds do you play ?

[@pallafox]

Play an instrument, sing, then go to college for it. They require a fully developed talent along with discipline.

[@pSAurOnq]

For all I know the touring orchestra are broadway musicians for the most important books (rythm section and section leads) and hire some local musicians for secondary books. If you know contractors in your town when the tour is coming there you may want to ask.

[@JerryMorsePhotograph]

Stephen Oremus is gorgeous!!

[@loverofmusicality]

Wonder what makes up the woodwind section. I'd adore it if I could play for this musical...

[@disneydanny2]

i just discovered something very interesting. unless something has changed between 2010-now the only person in that entire orchestra is the Conductor. is that still accurate?

[@ChenzelElph]

it would be amazing if I could get the sheet music for the whole play in piano!!! That would be so fun!!!

[@disneydanny2]

@ctcate wow, so that section isn't covered on the road by the local musicians?

[@disneydanny2]

was that when Ben Cohn was still on Keyboard 1 (if i'm not mistaken he replaced Dominic at some point last year didn't he??

[@disneydanny2]

I bet I know what the Vamp sections are.."Popular" and "Defying Gravity"

[@staggmovie]

Interesting to see what goes on into the pit, when you figure they are playing the music, and I must figure it got to get tiring to do that through out the whole show, but at least the conductor will also get to take the intermission, but he has to make sure to be back into the pit by the time the second act starts.

[@Excalibur_LP]

It's the greatest thrill. Day in day out.

[@maestrocoffey]

How does one become a conductor on Broadway? I started conducting musicals for High Schools, and want to advance to other musicals. If anyone could help or knows anything it would mean a lot! :D thanks!

[@evieherriot3447]

Or be in the orchestra! :D

[@disneydanny2]

Kevin Coffey earning a chair in the orchestra of the show you want to play for is the first step (that's done by filling in for the regular musician). usually Keyboard I is the first sub when the regular Musical Director is out (i say usually because in "Mamma Mia!" and a few others that only have a few musicians the MD also plays Keyboard 1

[@xvader123123]

How do you become one of the musicians for the touring company of wicked?

[@84weber]

Please tell me that this is still going on past 2013 cause i heard there stopping

[@loverofmusicality]

Ah. I thought it was something close to that. And Reed 3 does seem the easiest to me as well, though that might just be because I already play two out of the four and could easily pick up the other two.

[@disneydanny2]

@NYCemma96 was he Tour 1's original MD or a replacement?

[@disneydanny2]

oops MEANT to say the only person in the orchestra that wasn't an original orchestra member.

[@TheCrazyCoasterKid]

What do you think is the vest seats/area to sit to watch Wicked on Broadway? I was thinking the first row because you have no one in front of you and you can see the conductor, but doesn't the stage just feel to high in front of you?

[@flyinglonghorn9266]

I've seen the tour from the 2nd and 3rd row before, and personally I loved the show from there. The stage may seem a little high but it's so worth it. I've also been in the front row of the mezzanine, and I loved it from that view also. Just really depends on what your preference is, and what price range your willing to spend.

[@designerproductions]

awe I miss Katie

[@liahmusiclover4]

@wednesdayaddamsxx you've got some competition (cough cough me) lol same here.

[@jeremyburd20021]

Isn't Bryan Perry the conductor now?

[@broadwaymike92]

김승주 Bryan is still there

[@avitalgoldberg-curran4956]

Jeremy Burd Bryan is definitely still the conductor 😊😊

[@TylerWarwick]

So epic at 4:12 XD

[@askz9271]

god damn thats a downbeat