Stefan Podell

Composer • Arranger • Orchestrator

Composer

Works for full orchestra, chamber orchestra, and small ensembles.

  • Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra
  • Concerto for Two Violas and Orchestra
  • Nine's Bravado – Chamber Orchestra
  • The Tale of the Bamboo Princess – Marimba & Piano
  • The Whisper of Rails – Flue, Oboe, Clarinet

Arranger

Blending orchestra and rock as a unified whole. This isn't just orchestral wallpaper behind the band.

  • Jon Anderson
  • Melissa Etheridge
  • Kenny Loggins
  • Jason Mraz
  • Graham Nash
  • Styx

Orchestrator

From piano or MIDI mockups to fully fledged orchestral scores

  • Sean Beeson
  • Mike Greene
  • Pontus Rufelt
  • Tomás San Miguel
  • Leon Willett

Ensembles

  • Atlanta Symphony
  • Colorado Symphony
  • Contemporary Youth Orchestra
  • Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
  • Nashville Symphony
  • Orquesta Sinfónica de Radio Televisión Española
  • San Luis Obispo Symphony
  • Yakima Chanmber Orchestra

Projects

Projects and clients include:

Jason Mraz

“It was a pleasure hearing these songs spring to life through your ears, your vision, and heart.”

Styx

“You nailed it!!!”
– Tommy Shaw

Jefferson Starship

“Stefan is an arranger with an amazing ear for orchestrating a rock song and keeping the flavor and attitude intact. It seemed as though he had listened to what was happening in my head when I was writing the song.”
– David Freiberg

Jon Anderson

“My good friend Stefan is a very talented orchestrator. He has the knowledge of the modern musician and is able to conjure up his own unique soundscapes. He has a natural ear for pure, clear symphonic energy. I'm so thankful to have him in my life.”

Melissa Etheridge

Kenny Loggins

Contact

Have a project in mind? Interested in orchestration lessons? Please get in touch!

  • Phone

    (415) 613-1405