Client testimonials
“The quality of the Gershwin Critical Edition has risen exponentially through the advice and keen eye of Philip Rothman. The competency and kind professionalism he exhibits when we meet has further benefited our students as they learn the ins and outs of the engraving and copy-editing business. I cannot stress enough how important consulting with him has been for our edition and our educational mission.”
Jessica Getman, Managing Editor, The Gershwin Initiative at the University of Michigan
Jessica Getman, Managing Editor, The Gershwin Initiative at the University of Michigan“I have worked with Phil Rothman at The Metropolitan Opera, The Juilliard School and the Aspen Music Festival. In all cases his work and disposition have been superb! He is accommodating, thoroughly professional, and completely competent — an absolute pleasure to work with. He also has taught me FINALE engraving, which has been tremendously enriching for me professionally. I highly recommend Phil Rothman to anyone!”
The Juilliard Orchestra’s Paul Beck, Principal Librarian
The Juilliard Orchestra’s Paul Beck, Principal Librarian“Working with Philip Rothman on our new edition of the Flutist’s Vade Mecum of Scales, Arpeggios, Trills and Fingering Technique was, and continues to be, a very rewarding experience. Our preliminary draft that started out as 150 pages of tedious, loosely constructed Sibelius files became a work of art in the capable hands of Philip Rothman. Integrity to the principles of layout and design is best left to the professionals for a masterpiece intended for long term possession. A comparison of our work as novices alongside Philip’s work as a highly respected professional underscores the importance of proper style, layout and engraving. Philip’s kind and calm demeanor while sorting through our manuscript pages instilled confidence where there had been a sense of panic, and for that, we are truly grateful.”
Walfred Kujala / Progress Press, Professor of Flute, Northwestern University
Walfred Kujala / Progress Press, Professor of Flute, Northwestern University“Philip Rothman at NYC Music Services just saved my project big time! New Yorkers, if you need help with software, copying, etc., he is the CAT!”
Christian McBride, bassist, composer & bandleader
Christian McBride, bassist, composer & bandleader“Phil Rothman is a true ‘Renaissance man,’ a gifted and highly resourceful composer exceptionally skilled and experienced in all aspects of professional music making. As project director and creative advisor for both rounds of the Ford Made in America project, Phil’s dynamic and innovative leadership has been critically important to the success of this major commissioning program. I recommend him most highly!”
Joseph Schwantner, composer, 1979 Winner of Pulitzer Prize in Music
Joseph Schwantner, composer, 1979 Winner of Pulitzer Prize in Music“Philip Rothman is an outstanding colleague in music. He is a superb composer of both concert and commercial music. Through his company NYC Music Services, he provides to his impressive list of clients impeccable work in all areas of music notation and score preparation. He is a consummate professional and thoroughly skilled in every aspect of his craft. Philip is a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him highly to anyone seeking expert assistance with the realization of their music.”
Kenneth Fuchs, Professor of Composition, University of Connecticut
Kenneth Fuchs, Professor of Composition, University of Connecticut“NYC Music Services works regularly with the ISO and the Symphonic Pops Consortium on a wide variety of projects, including the famous Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration and collaborations with crossover band Time for Three, providing arrangements, music preparation, and custom transcriptions.”
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Michael Runyan, former Principal Librarian
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Michael Runyan, former Principal Librarian“Philip Rothman is a pro. He is the ideal copyist. Not only did he complete the job ahead of schedule and accommodated all of my changes quickly and professionally, but the quality of his work was, without question, exceptional.
Charles Norman Mason, Composer, Chair of Composition and Theory Department, Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
Charles Norman Mason, Composer, Chair of Composition and Theory Department, Frost School of Music at the University of Miami“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Philip on a number of projects. He brings both scrupulous attention to detail and a warm and professional demeanor on every interaction. Philip draws on years of experience to produce printed music of the highest caliber.”
Dan Kreider, music engraver and Dorico expert
Dan Kreider, music engraver and Dorico expert“Philip Rothman’s solid, reliable and impeccable work during the daily revisions of “An American Tragedy” made rehearsals and performances run smoothly at The Metropolitan Opera and we gained precious time because of him. I can’t imagine what it would be like to produce a large scale work without Philip’s expert help. Being an accomplished composer himself, and a musician of the best caliber, Philip Rothman is an asset to any small or large scale project.”
Tobias Picker, composer
Tobias Picker, composer“Philip Rothman has been involved in many aspects of producing performance material for our productions. Transposing vocal scores and orchestral material (always needed immediately), creating piano reductions from full scores, reformatting of the full score of a newly commissioned opera, creating orchestral material from said full score and making overnight revisions during the rehearsal process have all been carried out efficiently, accurately and with a high degree of professional integrity. Philip has provided invaluable service to The Metropolitan Opera for which we are extremely grateful.”
The Metropolitan Opera’s Robert Sutherland, Chief Librarian
The Metropolitan Opera’s Robert Sutherland, Chief Librarian“Philip Rothman has worked closely with Schott Music Corporation and European American Music Corporation on numerous publications (including Douglas J. Cuomo, Andrew Norman, Tobias Picker, Bernard Rands, Howard Shore, and Rufus Wainwright). When working with Philip, I have complete trust and confidence in his craftsmanship and skill. He is one of the most competent, reliable, and flexible engravers in the business. I consider him a genuine professional and would highly recommend his services to anyone interested in having exceptional service.”
European American Music Distributors, LLC’s Scott Wollschleger, Senior Production Manager
European American Music Distributors, LLC’s Scott Wollschleger, Senior Production Manager“I am delighted to speak on behalf of Philip Rothman’s outstanding work. He has an amazing eye for layout, spacing and ease of reading. As an outstanding composer in his own right, he knows the instruments inside and out and is able to know instinctively what the composers need to make their scores clear and aesthetically pleasing to look at for the performers. In addition, he is extremely thorough, fast and so easy to work with. I give Philip my highest recommendation. He is a pro — probably the finest music copyist you are ever likely to work with!”
Eric Ewazen, composer, faculty, The Juilliard School
Eric Ewazen, composer, faculty, The Juilliard School“Philip Rothman is an expert proofreader and copyist. I’ve been very impressed with his level of skill, attention to detail and personable demeanor. He is equally comfortable working in Finale and Sibelius software, which is an enormous asset in the field of music preparation, and he is a team player, working late hours if needed to get the job done on schedule. I recommend him highly.”
Robert Puff / RPM Seattle“Philip is an unequalled talent. I have sent Philip many of my guitar compositions and requested that he arrange them for other instrumentations. I have found Philip’s work to always be very artistic, thoughtful, and professional My musician colleagues who play our arrangements with me love his work, as do I. I highly recommend Philip and his NYC Music Services for any notation, composition, or arrangement work that any musician or composer might desire, or need. You will be always be pleased with the artistic results.”
Louis Valentine Johnson, guitarist and composer
Louis Valentine Johnson, guitarist and composerWe have had the pleasure to work with:
John Luther Adams
Darcy James Argue
Atlanta Ballet
Michael Bacon
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Tony Bennett / RPM Productions
The Leonard Bernstein Office
Andrea Bocelli
Boosey & Hawkes
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Michelle Berting Brett
Thomas Cabaniss
Carnegie Hall
Valerie Coleman
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Douglas J. Cuomo
Jonathan Dinklage
Placido Domingo
Peter Drew
European American Music
Eric Ewazen
Five Line Productions
Flutronix
Fort Worth Symphony
The Gershwin Initiative
Glimmerglass Festival
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Joffrey Ballet
Louis Valentine Johnson
Mary Kouyoumdjian
Walfred Kujala / Progress Press
Hannah Lash
Lincoln Center Presents Mostly Mozart
Allison Loggins-Hull
Quinn Mason
Christian McBride
Pat Metheny
The Metropolitan Opera
Minnesota Opera
Jessie Montgomery
Jason Moran
NBC / The Tonight Show
Angélica Negrón
New York Philharmonic
David Newman
Jonathan Newman