Orchestrator    |    Arranger    |    Music Supervisor

About

Terence Odonkor (he/him), known affectionately to most as "T", is an Orchestrator, Arranger, and Music Supervisor based in New York City. Terence’s talents have quickly become sought after by many leading artists in the industry. Some notable credits include (but are not limited to) Some Like It Hot, the 75th Tony Awards, White Girl In Danger, Dear Evan Hansen, A Strange Loop, The Heart Of Rock & Roll, and Here We Are. Passionate about telling new and meaningful stories, Terence currently is on the creative team of a number of projects in development for both stage and screen.

In addition to his work in theater, Terence has established himself as an innovative and creative collaborator with a number of recording artists in New York City, providing them with arrangements as well as production.

Testimonials

  • “T.O. is one of the most sought-after young musicians I know, and for good reason. His love of the craft is admirable, his skill sets are plentiful, and his quest for knowledge keeps him in a constant state of upward growth that will only make him more valuable to any Music Team than he already is. He’s a huge talent and a wonderful human.”

    - Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen)

  • "T has an infectiously positive energy and a genuine passion for theatre and music that makes being in the room with him a joy. He's a total team player with so many great ideas and was a valuable asset to our creative team."

    - Gavin Creel (Into The Woods, Walk On Through)

  • “T” is an amazing asset to have in a music department. His work is clear, efficient, and collaborative and he excels at supporting the needs of the department and is always looking ahead. As an orchestrator & arranger, he is creative and excited to be always honing his skills and learning more."

    - Meg Zervoulis (Cabaret, Funny Girl)

  • "Terence Odonkor is an inspiration: he’s talented, he’s smart, he’s kind. Oh, did I mention he’s talented? I think myself very lucky to know and work with him."

    - Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family)

  • "T is a steadfast team member with impeccable musical skills and a fierce attention to detail. It was a pleasure to have him in the room on multiple projects."

    - Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop, Teeth)

  • “As a music team member, Terence lets nothing fall through the cracks. He is lightning fast with a high level of accuracy. He has a passion for all aspects of theatre from dramaturgy to orchestrations and understands the collaborative nature of the work. He’s a great hang and a calming, positive presence in the room. I wish I could have him on every project!”

    - Rona Siddiqui (A Strange Loop, Salaam Medina)

  • “T is one of the most exciting young musical minds in the biz. He has an adventurous spirit, a collaborative energy, and a killer ear for harmony that leads to surprising and creative arrangements. He is a fiend at an impromptu jam and his these things combined with his kind and supportive heart or just a short list of all the amazing things T brings into the room.”

    - Billy Recce (Little Black Book, FIVE: The Parody Musical)