50+
Original Compositions Published
40+
Band & Orchestral Arrangements
100+
Film & TV Orchestration Credits
Services
Student Teaching
Review and discuss your composition and arrangements in a Zoom-friendly setting
Compositions or Arrangements
Offering consultation for Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Music
About
Ira Hearshen’s work as a composer and orchestrator has garnered respect and admiration within the music community. His ability to blend classical traditions with contemporary styles has made him a sought-after collaborator in various musical genres.
Hearshen’s official biography further underscores his extensive collaborations with notable composers such as Randy Newman, Lalo Schifrin, John Debney, Stanley Clarke, and Lee Holdridge. His orchestrations have contributed to major film scores, including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Monsters, Inc..
Composer and orchestrator Jay Asher highlighted Hearshen’s exceptional talent, noting that he was “probably the most talented orchestration student” of the esteemed film composer and orchestrator Albert Harris