Zina Goldrich Sheet Music

About Zina Goldrich

Zina Goldrich is an accomplished American composer, conductor, musical director, and performing artist, primarily recognized for her contributions to musical theatre. Collaborating frequently with lyricist Marcy Heisler, Goldrich has developed a distinctive style she describes as "melodic, chromatic, jazzy, warm, and surprising". Her significant impact on contemporary musical theatre is evident through her award-winning compositions and her ability to blend classic musical theatre sensibilities with a fresh, modern sound, resulting in songs beloved by Broadway stars and audiences alike.

• Zina Goldrich began her musical journey at a very young age, starting music classes at three and piano lessons at five. Her early exposure to jazz, through her father who played trumpet with The Mel Lewis/Thad Jones Jazz Orchestra, significantly influenced her sound.
• She has a diverse career beyond musical theatre, having served as a staff songwriter for Walt Disney Feature Animation and composing for popular children's television shows such as "Wonderpets," "Peg + Cat," and ABC's "The Middle."
• Goldrich and her collaborator Marcy Heisler were the first women ever honored as recipients of the prestigious Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting in 2009.
• Demonstrating her versatility and groundbreaking spirit, Zina Goldrich was the first woman to conduct a Broadway show while nine months pregnant, during her tenure playing keyboards and conducting for "Titanic."

Performing Zina Goldrich's music offers a rewarding experience for a wide range of musicians, particularly vocalists and pianists at intermediate skill levels. Her sheet music, available for popular songs like "Taylor, The Latte Boy" and "Alto's Lament," is well-suited for auditions and general repertoire. Her compositions are celebrated for their strong melodies and engaging theatricality, often described as an "emotion map" that guides singers through narratives that are both incredibly funny and deeply touching. Those who perform her works will find themselves immersed in a neoclassic sound that combines the timeless appeal of Golden Age musical theatre with a contemporary edge, making her pieces compelling and memorable for both the performer and the audience.