About Ted Ricketts
Ted Ricketts is a distinguished American music producer, composer, and arranger renowned for his extensive contributions to live and recorded music across various global platforms. His primary musical style encompasses a wide range, from intricate original compositions for concert band and orchestra to vibrant, professionally crafted arrangements of popular music, often tailored for large ensembles and theatrical productions. Ricketts' overall significance in music history is underscored by his prolific output and his substantial 24-year tenure as Music Director and Producer for Walt Disney World, where his work shaped countless iconic entertainment experiences worldwide.
- Ted Ricketts served for 24 years as Music Director and Producer for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, contributing to hundreds of stage shows, parades, concerts, and instrumental and vocal groups for Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris.
- He holds both Bachelor and Master of Arts in music degrees from California State University at Long Beach.
- Ricketts has over 100 compositions and arrangements for orchestra and concert band published by the Hal Leonard Corporation, one of the world's largest music publishing companies.
- He is a principal owner of Symphony Pops Music, a venture that creates original theme-specific Pops concert packages for professional orchestras, including popular "DISNEY IN CONCERT" shows.
Performing the music of Ted Ricketts offers a rewarding experience for musicians of various skill levels, particularly those involved with concert bands, orchestras, and other large instrumental ensembles. His sheet music is well-suited for high school and collegiate groups, community orchestras, and professional ensembles seeking polished and engaging repertoire. Musicians will find his arrangements expertly crafted, providing accessible yet sophisticated interpretations of familiar themes, while his original compositions offer intriguing melodic and harmonic landscapes. Performing his works is rewarding as they are designed for maximum audience appeal, providing enjoyable and impactful musical experiences for both performers and listeners.