About
Jorden Amir is a New York City based multi-instrumentalist, accompanist, and orchestrator/arranger, who has worked closely with some of Broadway's most renowned performing artists.
He is the creator, producer, and music director, of the Broadway Concert Series 20 & Under Sing 20 & Over (singers under the age of 20 join with Broadway performers to sing duets from musicals written 20 years ago and back) and What If? (musical theater characters switch songs for a night). These series have stemmed from Jorden's interest to ensure that the impact and appreciation of Broadway remains widespread, especially within the younger generation.
Jorden has worked as a music director, music assistant, pit orchestra musician, and more, for numerous musicals, a Netflix feature film, and countless concerts (including Mazzoni Center Honors Stephen Schwartz, featuring Lizzy McAlpine, Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and more)! He also works as a Summer accompanist/coach with Broadway Artists Alliance, collaborating on private song coaching and playing masterclasses with Broadway talent (including Krystina Alabado, Christy Altomare, Desi Oakley, etc)!
Jorden loves to collaborate with creatives of all ages, and is always open to connect with those looking to work with anyone as passionate about theater and film music as he is. (Especially the creative team of the upcoming La La Land stage musical... if you're reading this, he's available...)
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Music Director
Musicals:
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The Wizard of Oz (Narrows Community Theatre; MD/Conductor)
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Carrie (Narrows Community Theatre; MD/Keyboard 1/Conductor)
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Something Rotten (Narrows Community Theatre; MD/Keyboard 1/Conductor)
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The Prom (Main Street Theatre & Dance; MD/Keyboard 1/Conductor)
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Xanadu (The Height's Players; MD/Keyboard/Conductor)
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Like The Wind (SoHo Playhouse; MD)
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Elf The Musical (Narrows Community Theatre; Assistant MD)
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The Little Mermaid (Self Produced and Directed)
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Peter Pan Jr (A Class Act NY; Assistant MD)
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The Jungle Book, Into The Woods (Elementary school production; MD)
Concerts:
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20 & Under Sing 20 & Over: A Celebration of Broadway (Virtual/54 Below; Creator, Producer, Accompanist, MD)
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What If? (54 Below; Creator, Producer, Accompanist, MD)
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MOMologues The Musical (Club Cafe; MD/Pianist)
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Alyssa Wray: Songs That Sound Like The Sun (Joe's Pub; MD/Pianist)
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Together: A Night of Unity (The Green Room 42; MD/Pianist)
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Thank You, Mr. Sondheim (The Green Room 42; MD/Pianist)
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Now That's What I Call Broadway! (54 Below; MD/Pianist)
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Sound Mind, Sound Heart: A Benefit for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (54 Below; MD/Pianist)
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54 Sings: Galavant (54 Below; MD/Pianist)
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54 Sings: Taylor Swift, Musical Theater Edition (54 Below; MD/Pianist)
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54 Sings: The Glee Version - Regionals Edition (54 Below; Assistant MD/Violinist)
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Mazzoni Center Honors Stephen Schwartz (Kimmel Center; Associate MD/Additional Orchestrations)
Other:
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Broadway Artists Alliance Winter Workshop and Summer Intensive 2024 (Accompanist, Coach)
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The Broadway Band (Berklee College of Music; Associate MD/Key 2)
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Musical Theater Gala (Berklee College of Music; MD/Conductor)
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Musical Theater Songwriting Class (Berklee College of Music; MD/Accompanist)
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Lizzy McAlpine Ensemble (Berklee College of Music; MD/Pianist)
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Various Bands (Berklee College of Music; MD/Pianist/Violinist)
Pit Orchestra
Musicals:
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A Strange Loop (Regional Premiere with Speakeasy Stage Company; Sub Conductor/Key 1)
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The Addams Family (Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University; Key 2)
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Elf The Musical (Gas Lamp Players; Key 1, Narrows Community Theater; Key 2)
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The SpongeBob Musical (Edward R. Murrow High School; Key 1/Berklee MTC; Violin 1)
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Legally Blonde (Edward R. Murrow High School; Key 1, Franklin High School; Key 3)
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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Landmark Performing Arts Center, Violin/Viola)
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Into The Woods (The Heights Players; Violin 1)
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South Pacific (Edward R. Murrow High School; Violin 1)
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My Fair Lady (Edward R. Murrow High School; Violin 2)
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Beauty and the Beast (St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Violin 1)
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The Little Mermaid (St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Key 1)
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Mean Girls: The Musical (Fontbonne Hall Academy; Key 1)
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Matilda (Fontbonne Hall Academy; Violin)
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Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Into The Woods, Mary Poppins (Various School Productions; Violin)
Concerts:
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54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo (54 Below; Viola)
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54 Sings Sara Bareilles (54 Below; Viola)
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The Vendetta (54 Below; Violin)
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Now That's What I Call Broadway! (54 Below; Violin)
Orchestral/Other:
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Film Scoring Studio Orchestra (Berklee College of Music; Piano)
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EPA Audition Accompanist (Klapper Casting)
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Motion Picture Orchestra (Berklee College of Music; Violin 2)
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Haunted Pops Concert (Firebird Pops Orchestra; Violin 1)
Awards
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Finalist in Steinway's Rising Star of Broadway Competition
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Performance of Artistry Award - Musical Theatre Orchestra, Edward R. Murrow High School Music Institute (Excellence in an Ensemble Award)
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Outstanding Youth Orchestra: South Pacific, Edward R. Murrow High School Music Institute (National Youth Arts Awards)
Skills
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Perfect Pitch, Strong Musical Ear
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Score Arrangement/Orchestration and Transcription
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Multiple Instrumentalist
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Music and Video Editing
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Graphic Design
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Software: Finale, Mainstage, Logic Pro, ProTools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro
Other Experience
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Musical Feature Film Orchestrator, Music Production Assistant for Netflix's Leo (2023)
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Background Actor for Mean Girls (2024)
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Conducting student at Choral Chameleon Institute
"Jorden is as kind as he is gifted. Rather than sit back as the pandemic raged on, he took it upon himself to produce a concert uniting up and coming musical theater students with established Broadway talent. Reaching out to Broadway performers he’d never even met, he single handedly created, cast, arranged, and orchestrated the entire rehearsal process and eventual streaming of the concert.
Throughout my interactions with Jorden I found him professional, patient, and kind. He even handled my nervous ego with aplomb. He was mature beyond his years. He dealt with all of us with integrity — matching his compassion for the performer to his passion for the music itself.
He displayed great creativity utilizing different production elements to keep the concert visually appealing too. He took what could have just been a straightforward concert of side by side boxes and made it an elevated evening that also included virtual red carpet interviews. He thought of everything.
I believe Jorden will bring all of that creativity and his leadership skills to any of his endeavors."
Paige Davis
Broadway Actress and Television Personality - Host of TLC home improvement program "Trading Spaces", Roxie Hart in "Chicago"
"Jorden is an inspired, brilliant musician who is on the precipice of an explosive career. His musicianship, professionalism, and preparation are matched with those at the top of the industry."
Catherine Brunell
Broadway Actress - Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George in "Mean Girls", Portia in "Something Rotten", Eponine in "Les Misérables", Millie u/s in "Thoroughly Modern Millie", Mary Poppins u/s in "Mary Poppins"
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Jorden on one of his first projects and to have had the opportunity to witness his growth has been both inspiring and unsurprising. Jorden’s dedication, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, work ethic, and musicianship all shine in ways that make his success seem inevitable. I hope everyone gets the chance to create with artists of his ilk."
Sam Strasfeld
Broadway Actor - "Kiss Me, Kate", "Carousel", "An American in Paris", "Mary Poppins"
"Jorden is wise beyond his years. His professionalism, skill set, and entrepreneurship is astounding (especially at his age) and puts him in a class of his own. I am so fortunate to have gotten to work with Jorden at the early stages of career because it is only up from here! I cannot wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish."
Susie Carroll
Broadway Actress - "Mean Girls", "The Prom"
“Jorden is the kind of artist, and musician you hope to work with in your career. At such a young age, he shows so much promise. As a music director, he is well beyond his years in knowledge and experience. His professionalism is top notch. It was truly an honor to work with him”.
Antoine L. Smith
Broadway Actor - "MJ The Musical", "Carousel", "Miss Saigon", "The Color Purple"
"I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with Jorden during the height of the pandemic. While I, like I can imagine so many, were missing theater, performing, and creating with other artists, Jorden put together the most fun virtual concert series. It was a chance to connect at a time when I think many of us needed to feel the community we once knew. He brought us together in such a wonderful and fun way! It’s so exciting to meet new talent and work with artists so inspired! He is as talented as he is kind and I am so excited to see where his career takes him!"
Emily Bautista
Broadway Actress - Kim in the National Tour of "Miss Saigon", Eponine in the National Tour of "Les Misérables
"Jorden is a delight to work with through and through. His sense of professionalism and collaboration at such a young age is a sign of big things to come!"
Nic Rouleau
Broadway Actor - Elder Price in "The Book of Mormon", Cornelius Hackl in the National Tour of "Hello, Dolly!", Emmett in the National Tour of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
"Jorden is highly skilled, organized, kind, and passionate. Working with him was such a pleasure!"
Christine Cornish Smith
Broadway Actress - Velma Kelly u/s in "Chicago", Lois Lane u/s in "Kiss Me Kate", Bombalurina in "Cats"
"As our Assistant Musical Director, Jorden went above and beyond in his position. He saw what needed to be done, took the initiative, and stepped in whenever he was needed. From accompanying auditions and rehearsals, to helping out backstage-Jorden was a constant positive presence that we could not have done without! When I thanked him for all of his dedication and hard work, I VOLUNTEERED to write him a recommendation or a review. So, it is here, without hesitation, that I praise this rising star! I sincerely hope to work with him again someday!"
Rebecca O'Sullivan
Voice Teacher; A Class Act NY Director
"Jorden served as my assistant music director on a recent production, and I cannot say how pleased I am with his work. His playing is exceptional, his professionalism betrays a maturity well beyond his years, and his personality was a most welcome addition to our orchestra. I will certainly be employing Jorden again for my next production, and I would recommend any music director hire him for theirs."
Timothy O'Hara
Music Director
"I have worked with Jorden in various capacities over the past few years and he is an extremely talented musician. He comes to the pit with his music prepared, but also is highly flexible with any changes that are made, including those made on the spot. He is easy to work with and wants to work hard. I can only imagine the trajectory he is on if he continues his efforts. I would highly recommend him."
Miriam Daly
Music Director
"Not only is Jorden a gifted musician on multiple instruments, he is also a real team player in the musical theatre space. I see big things for his future."
