Services
His ability to blend classical traditions with contemporary styles has made him a sought-after collaborator in various musical genres
Student Teaching
In a Zoom review session, Ira Hearshen offers music students in-depth, practical guidance drawn from his extensive experience as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator. He provides detailed feedback on composition, orchestration, harmony, and form, helping students understand how to write idiomatically for instruments and how to clarify their musical ideas. With a supportive, mentorship-oriented approach, he helps students refine their scores, strengthen their musical voice, and gain real-world insight into professional standards and workflows.
Compositions & Arrangements
Drawing on decades of experience in concert music, film, television, and commercial recording, he creates original works for wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber groups, and soloists, as well as expertly crafted arrangements and orchestrations in a wide range of styles—from classical and symphonic to jazz, Broadway, and contemporary film scoring. Whether expanding a melody into a full orchestral score, adapting existing music for new ensembles, or composing original music for performance, recording, or media, Ira brings clarity, musicality, and a deep understanding of instrumental color, balance, and dramatic expression to every project.
Film & TV Orchestration
Ira Hearshen offers comprehensive film and television orchestration services, transforming composers’ sketches and mock-ups into fully realized, performance-ready orchestral scores. With decades of experience working on major studio productions, he brings a deep understanding of dramatic timing, instrumental color, and recording-stage requirements, ensuring music that supports story, emotion, and pacing. His work combines technical precision with musical sensitivity, delivering orchestrations that are clear, expressive, and perfectly tailored for live players and modern scoring workflows.
