Media
Orchestration / Reduction
As an orchestrator, I love finding unique sounds and textures for each project to support and further the storytelling of both original and re-imagined work. I tend to take inspiration from the time period and world of the show as well as incorporate unusual instruments whenever possible (and appropriate).
I have orchestrated on over a dozen shows, both as a contributor and as a lead/sole orchestrator. From original work to straight reductions to complete re-imaginings, I love it all!
Orchestration Reel
Footage courtesy of The Waa-Mu Show (Northwestern University), The Polyphone Festival of New and Emerging Musicals (University of the Arts), and The Chosen One.
"Brute Force"
from For the Record
Brute Force from For the Record.pdfFeaturing Holly Hinchliffe, Sam LiVigni, and Freya Goldstein
Co-written and Lead orchestrated by Mo Yeh
An Andrews Sisters-inspired tap number about codebreaking from The 88th Annual Waa-Mu Show: For the Record
"Welcome to The End"
from The Chosen One
Welcome to The End (Cut).pdfFeaturing Morgan Mastrangelo
Orchestrated by Mo Yeh
The Lady Gaga-inspired Act 2 opener to The Chosen One.
"No More"
from Into the Woods
No More (Cut).pdfFeaturing Elijah Warfield and Jacob Baim
Orchestrated and Arranged by Mo Yeh
An intimate, guitar-driven version from Stephen Sondheim's classic, Into the Woods
Writing
A Martian Perspective
From BerkleeNYC's Writing and Design for Musical Theater Showcase "Uphill Climb"
Music by Jake Weinstein
Lyrics by Mo Yeh and Jake Weinstein
Orchestration by Mo Yeh and Jake Weinstein
Choreography by Jake Weinstein
Performed by Jake Weinstein, Lizz Sooy, and Sarah Naughton
Arrangement
As an arranger, I love taking existing songs and re-imagining them into a different style or putting them together into medleys and mashups for various ensembles. I have arranged for wind ensemble, big band, a cappella, small ensemble, and pit orchestra.
"Let It Go /
Defying Gravity
Let It Go-Defying Gravity.pdfFeaturing Lexi Vollero
Arranged by Mo Yeh
A mashup of two of Idina Menzel's most famous songs
"Marry the Man Today"
from Guys and Dolls
Marry the Man Today.pdfFeaturing Ziare Paul-Emile and Alexa Moster
Orchestrated and Arranged by Mo Yeh
A big band-inspired take on Guys and Dolls
Fandom Medley for Horn
Fandom Medley (Cut).pdfRecording starts at m. 176
Arranged, Recorded, and Mixed by Mo Yeh
A medley of themes from 18 TV shows and movies for 6 horns
Music Direction
Both as a music director and assistant, I love getting to work with an ensemble over the course of the rehearsal process to find their unique take on the music. My studies and experience in all aspects of theatre have taught me how to communicate and collaborate well with the many other departments it takes to put on a show.
Being a theatre music director requires so many hats - from score preparation to vocals to logistics to instrumental knowledge and so many more. When working with the rest of the music team, I thrive when filling in the gaps where other collaborators may not be as comfortable, making sure the team as a whole is as strong as it can be!
"Once Upon a Time"
from The Chosen One
Performed by Maya Pierce, Ruby Gibson, Pablo Laucerica, and Eli Cohen
Featuring Noah Landis (piano)
Remotely recorded and music directed by Mo Yeh
Technology / Software
From Mainstage to Finale, from Abelton Live to Logic Pro, I am comfortable with a large variety of music software. I use Mainstage to program almost all of my shows and have created both performance and sweetener tracks.
My experience with computer science and IT support have made me an adept learner and troubleshooter, comfortable picking up new technologies and creatively attacking problems until they are vanquished!
"Play By the Rules"
from The Chosen One
Featuring by Carson Stewart (vocals)
and Sam Wolsk (trumpet)
Orchestrated and Produced by Mo Yeh
"Overture"
from For the Record
Other Skills
Composition
Threadfall.pdfI have studied musical theatre and jazz composition and have experience writing for small ensemble, big band, orchestra, and musical theatre.
Horn
As an elementary school student, I followed in my older brother's footsteps and started playing the horn. Ever since, I have played in wind ensembles, orchestras, worship teams, and, best of all, pits!
I am comfortable transposing and playing off of lead sheets.
Recording from Northwestern University Philharmonia's performance of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, Intermezzo
Music Preparation
Marry the Man Today - Reed 1.pdfI prepare all of my own parts and scores in Finale. The cleaner it looks, the better it will be played!
