Tim Laciano Music Service

Providing superior music preparation services for live performance and recorded media.

We partner with clients in musical theater, film, television, and games to relieve the stress of the music development and production process.

Our professionally copied and formatted materials eliminate questions, contradictions, and ambiguities before they happen—saving you time, money, and headaches.

The best impressions are made when you present well-prepared, considered parts to each performer and begin your relationship from a place of trust. With extensive experience in instrumental and vocal ensembles of all types and music of all genres, we understand what a musician needs to do their best work. Our small, expert team ensures that every client will receive the same individualized attention, high standard of quality, and consistency across their entire project.

Composers rest easy knowing their work will receive the personalized and careful attention it deserves.

Producers appreciate our timeliness, efficiency, and expertise.

Our deliverables make performers and conductors feel valued and supported from the first cold read.

Services

Consultation

We offer professional guidance on all aspects of live and recorded music production—including instrumentation, budgets, and player contracting—and connect you with the best people for the job.

Audio Transcription & MIDI Preparation

We transform demos and recordings of all types and genres into notation ready for performance, orchestration, and/or copyright/award submission. We are experts in Finale, Sibelius, Dorico, and all industry-standard DAWs.

Orchestration

As orchestrators we deliver meticulous and attractive scores ready for live or studio use or can recommend the perfect candidate for your specific project.

Copying & Proofreading

We prepare beautifully clear and accurate scores and parts that save valuable time and elicit trust and the best possible performance from your players. We also provide materials specifically suited to publishing and live-to-picture projects.

Librarian Service & Project Management

We manage all aspects of the music preparation process with precision and ensure everything runs smoothly, both remotely and in the studio.

Conducting

With over a decade of experience on the podium, we lead sessions, rehearsals, and live performances with ease, efficiency, and skill.

Testimonials

“Tim is my go-to guy for anything that requires immaculate attention to detail. Tim’s part prep is flawless and reflects his years of experience as a front-line gigging player and conductor. I’ve also relied on Tim for takedowns, score prep and arrangements and he always impresses, even when deadlines are tight. His cross-platform proficiency, calm demeanour and genuine passion for the craft of arranging and copying music make him a pleasure to work with.”

Evan Rogers

Orchestrator

“Tim is professional and fast. And the resulting scores are beautiful and accurate. Highly recommend.”

Scott Starrett

Composer

“Tim isn’t afraid of putting in the hours to get jobs across the line in the most efficient and high-quality manner possible. He’s easy to work with and has a conscientious approach to every job that he works on. If any issues arise that need sorting, I know that I can rely on him to figure out a solution that keeps team morale high and stress levels low.”

Tristan Noon

Composer, Orchestrator

About Tim

Tim Laciano (he/him) is a music supervisor, conductor, and music preparation specialist for live performance and recorded media.

He works with producers, composers, designers, and performers to create entertainment experiences that provoke questions, manifest compassion, and inspire wonder.

In addition to his world-class musicianship, Tim’s consistency, empathy, and coolness under pressure have earned him a reputation as a reliable musical leader and admired collaborator.

He toured North America with the Tony Award–winning revivals of Hello, Dolly! and The King and I and has served on the music staff at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Yale Institute for Music Theatre, and College Light Opera Company.

In 2022, he was nominated for a Jeff Award for his music direction of The King and I at Drury Lane Theatre starring Betsy Morgan and Adam Jacobs. As an accompanist he has appeared in concert with artists including Elena Shaddow, Analisa Leaming, and Nic Rouleau.

As a music copyist, Tim's clients include Elvis Costello, Once Upon A Mattress (Broadway), Mean Girls (West End), Bye Bye Birdie (Kennedy Center), New York City Center Encores!, The Irish Repertory Theatre, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live, and Wonder Woman Live.

During the 2019–2020 academic year, he was the interim director of Princeton University’s Trego Singers and music director advisor for Princeton’s theater program. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and studied conducting at the University of Michigan. He is a proud member of AFM Local 802.