Bio
Patrick B. Phillips (he/him/his) is an NYC-based music director and writer specializing in the cultivation of new musical theatre from inception to the stage. Described as energetic with a fervent attention to detail, Patrick is particularly interested in the possibilities of intersectionality in musical theater in regards to social justice, race, sexuality, and identity.
He also has experience as an educator, copyist, arranger, and orchestrator.
Patrick is a proud member of the first classes of MUSE and tutti mentees where he is has been mentored by Alvin Hough Jr., Joseph Joubert, and Ian Eisendrath.
Passionate about new musicals, Patrick has been praised for his versatility as a music director, associate music director, and music assistant on various new musicals and workshops in NYC and NJ. Also an accomplished copyist for new works, Patrick has assisted Alex Lacamoire, Andrea Grody, Bryan Perri, Tom Kitt, Ian Eisendrath, Shaina Taub, Grace McLean, Marius de Vries, Nadia DiGiallonardo, and Andy Einhorn.
Aside from music and theatre, Patrick is also passionate about learning languages, working as a political activist, cooking, and having a good time with friends.
Patrick is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in choral music, musical theater, and piano. He is a proud son of immigrants from the Philippines and Barbados.
Resume
SELECTED CURRENT AND ON-GOING PROJECTS:
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (Broadway) – Organ/Celeste/Harmonium Sub
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME (Broadway) – Rehearsal Pianist Sub
LITTLE MISS PERFECT (Joriah Kwamé) – In Development as Music Director
LIVING: A Now Musical (Taylor Fagins) – In Development as Music Director
ALONE: A New Musical (John Ertman & Joseph Mathusek)– In Development/Concept Album as Music Director
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Season 3), KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, SNOW WHITE as Coordinator and Creative Assistant to Executive Music Producer (Ian Eisendrath)
Services
I am available for…
Music Direction & Associate Music Direction
The best job in the world! Lot of duties involved from overall music supervision to conducting to teaching the music.
Arranging, Transcribing, and Copying
Custom arrangement, creating mashups, or listening to your new song and getting it written on paper. I can also make your own Finale and Sibelius files look clean and professional.
Music Assisting
Including transcription, music copying, and overall music department support for new musicals and revivals.
Rehearsal & Audition Pianist
I accompany rehearsals and auditions for musical theater. Sight reading is my specialty.
Piano Tracks
I record high-quality piano tracks for audition prep, rehearsals or performances.
Instruments, Software, and Skills
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer, Pipe Organ, Harmonica (basic), Percussion (basic), Voice (lyric baritone)
Software: Finale, Sibelius, Dorico (basic), Logic, Mainstage, Qlab, Ableton Live (basic), Final Draft
Skills: Transcription, Conducting (Piano & Stick), Sight-reading, Relative Pitch, Audition/rehearsal Accompanying, Proficient In French, Drivers License, Lover Of Food
Testimonials
“Up until The Parts I Keep Inside, I had always music directed my own work. Needless to say, I was a little reluctant handing over the reins, but from our first meeting and throughout rehearsals and the performance, I never had a doubt that my music was in the best hands possible. Patrick has a way of not only fully understanding the music given to him but also carrying it out in a way that illuminates the intent of the composer while also adding in his professional touch. I couldn’t be happier with the way Patrick handled this work—I look forward to working with him again and again.”
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