What exactly does an orchestrator do, and what else is possible in the landscape of orchestration? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with orchestrator and founder of The Broadway Sinfonietta, Macy Schmidt, to explore the creative, technical, and entrepreneurial facets of orchestration. Macy breaks down the craft, from expanding a piano sketch into a fully orchestrated arrangement to choosing instrumentation, texture, and timbre that bring an arrangement to life. She shares the tools, techniques, and self-taught path that shaped her process and what led her to create The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra, which has partnered with global brands, reimagined what orchestras can look and sound like, and redefined the ceiling of possibility.  From practical tips around not relying on music software to business-minded strategies like writing compelling cold emails,  and fostering environments built on transparency and trust, Macy’s journey is a lesson in how creative innovation, ethical leadership, and artistic excellence can—and must—coexist for us to expand what is possible in the industry and beyond.

About Macy: A first-generation Egyptian-American, Macy Schmidt has forged an unprecedented career as both a businesswoman and a creative. At the age of 27, she has already been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, collected her first Tony Award as a co-producer, and became the first & only woman-of-color orchestrator in Broadway history. She is known among her partners as a tenacious and imaginative producer — as well as a skilled musician — and has been trusted to grow powerhouse IP by the most prominent brands in media and entertainment.Macy is the founder and principal of both Overture Global Entertainment, a consultancy specializing in the design, development, and execution of large scale global concert ventures; and The Sinfonietta, an acclaimed all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra, production company, and musician management firm. Examples of her recent clients and partners include The Walt Disney Company, The Tony Awards, Sony Pictures, Forbes, TikTok, FIFA, Carnegie Hall, Condé Nast, and more. Macy’s unique career combining business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit with her preceding musical reputation has also generated a robust resumé of high-profile international projects spanning the globe: from supervising entertainment for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, to projects in the UK, China, the Middle East, and India. Above all, she is passionate about elevating women’s voices, which is at the core of all she does.

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