Virtual Performance Editing Services

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Do you want to provide your ensemble with a fulfilling virtual performance experience but are feeling overwhelmed at the audio/video editing required to produce one? Not to worry! Ryan Rogers and Adam Bendorf (RyAd) are here to help.

In order to ensure a smooth process for us and for your ensemble, we use a two-step process in which musicians record audio only first and a lip-sync/air-play video after the audio has been fully edited

Here's what you'll get from us:

Full setup of audio recording assignments for ensemble members on Soundtrap.com
How-to videos explaining each step of the recording process for musicians (including Soundtrap, mic placement, etc.)
Copy/paste-ready musician instructions for audio and video assignments via email or on your preferred Learning Management System (LMS) along with director instructions to guide you through the process
Complete audio aligning, editing, mixing, and mastering using industry-standard software

Complete video aligning, editing/retouching, and video wall animation to ensure a beautiful presentation of your performance
Optional (additional cost associated): Accompaniment (piano only) tracks and/or practice tracks for vocal works
Complimentary guidance and assistance in navigating copyright law as it relates to virtual ensemble performances (note that we do not assume financial responsibility for licensing any copyrighted material)

Here's what we'll need from you...

Accompaniment and/or practice tracks with which musicians will record (note that we can create accompaniment and practice tracks for vocal works at an additional cost)
Preparation of your ensemble on the song(s) to be recorded before audio submissions open
Any images, logos, or titles you would like displayed on the final video

Communication of our prepared audio and video recording assignments to your musicians along with non-negotiable due dates for each
A four-week window from the date audio submissions close to your performance date (note that videos must be recorded by musicians within one week of receiving our edited audio)
That's it!

Pricing Information

Our pricing varies based on a few factors, including:

Number of musicians
Length of song(s)
Any required accompaniment tracks
Timeline of your project

Samples

Video Walls

In order to meet the significantly increased demand for our services during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are limiting all video editing to the use of video wall presets. While this should not have an impact on most projects, there are some specific video-related requests (ie. Eric Whitacre-style panning shots, particular design/animation requests, etc.) which we are unable to accommodate at this time. The video below demonstrates the various styles of walls we have available, and you should feel free to indicate a preference (or lack thereof) for any of these in your request.

Meet the Editors

Ryan Rogers

Ryan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston Moores School of Music in May 2018, majoring in Piano Performance and Choral Music Education, where he served as Director of Floreat, Student Director, and Tenor Section Leader under Dr. Betsy Cook Weber. After completing his undergraduate, he served as an Assistant Choir Director at North Shore High School in Houston, TX, where he directed seven choirs, including the North Shore Senior High Chamber Choir and the show choir, Perfect Harmony. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began editing audio for virtual performances, assembling in excess of two hundred hymns, anthems, and songs for various universities, schools, churches, and organizations throughout the country. Currently, Ryan is pursuing a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, where he studies with David Hill, André Thomas, and Jeffrey Douma.

Ryan has worked on several projects as an audio editor, including his band Othello's 2013 debut album, Across the World, and Men of Moores' self-titled 2018 release. Currently, he specializes in audio editing for choral ensembles using Logic Pro X with Melodyne Studio, RX8 Advanced, and Vocalign Ultra.

Adam Bendorf

Mr. Bendorf is excited to begin his 17th year of teaching, all of which have been at North Shore Senior HS. He is a 2004 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of North Texas where he earned his degree in music with a concentration in voice. Choirs under his direction have consistently earned Sweepstakes at our annual UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation for over a decade. Over the past 16 years of teaching AP Music Theory, his passing rate has never dropped below 85%. Mr. Bendorf is certified as a Level 1 Google Educator as well as earning his certification in Final Cut Pro X.

Mr. Bendorf has been happily married for the last 13 years to his wife, Laura. They have a beautiful three year old son, Jack. Mr. Bendorf's hobbies include video games, movies, and television. His wife taught him to crochet 17 years ago and thus his love of crafts began. He crochets, cross stitches, and has recently gotten involved in diamond painting (look it up).