Edgar Crockett, LLC

Welcome

I lead a group of audio engineers recording ensembles and soloists on location throughout the upper midwest. We provide recording services for symphony orchestras, choirs, bands, and chamber ensembles. Our team is experienced recording large productions for chorus, orchestra, and soloists. No project is too large or too small for us. In fact, we often record ensembles at multiple venues simultaneously. From solo harpsichord to grand opera, we are able to meet your needs on time and on budget.

World-Class Artists

We have worked with many amazing artists.

A partial list includes:

• Multiple Grammy Winner and Sony Recording Artist, Emanuel Ax
• Soloists from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, L.A. Opera, and Houston Opera
• Music faculty from the Curtis Institute, the Eastman School of Music, the Mannes School, Manhattan School of Music, Florida State University, University of Minnesota, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Bard College, the University of Texas at Austin, and many other fine schools
• Award-winning composers Michael Abels, Jacob Bancks, Rhiannon Giddens, Angel Lam, Tania Leon, Jesse Montgomery and Bright Sheng among others

For a detailed list, see our Artists page.

World-Class Equipment

We use Schoeps, DPA, and Neumann microphones and RME preamps and converters - tools used to record the finest orchestras in the world. Our extensive collection allows us to provide dozens of channels of spot microphone support, so every detail can be captured with pristine clarity.

For more information, see our Equipment page.

Unparalleled Service

We are dedicated to capturing the best sound possible. This not only means using the finest equipment - we also take considerable time studying scores and listening to reference recordings prior to any session. Before rehearsals, we work with stage managers to determine the best location for main and spot microphones. Spots are placed inobtrusively so the focus is on the performers, not equipment. We work with conductors and musicians throughout every stage of the process, and we won't rest until everyone is pleased with the final result.

Please see our Services page for more information.

Satisfied Clients

We're committed to serving our clients and making musicians sound their very best. See our Testimonials page to see what our customers have to say about us.

Hear the Difference

Click here to listen to short excerpts of recordings captured live in concert. Links to longer tracks are available upon request.

Affordable Quality

We want everyone to have access to audiophile quality recordings. Contact me to to customize a recording package that works within your budget. We look forward to serving you.

Services

We provide a complete range of audio production services, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.

A few examples of our services include:

• Producing live concert audio for broadcast and archival collection
• Producing audio for commercial release
• Producing audio and/or video for promotional materials, streaming services, auditions, etc.

Once you contact us, we'll schedule a meeting to discuss your goals. We then submit a proposal with options that let you to choose the services that best fit your needs. We collaborate with directors and musicians throughout the entire process, and make all necessary adjustments to ensure that everyone is pleased with the final product.

Equipment

We use the best recording equipment in the industry. This includes microphones by Neumann, Schoeps, DPA, Royer, and Austrian Audio. We also use RME preamps and converters to capture the cleanest, most accurate sound attainable.

As much of our work involves live capture, we utilize a triple-redundant system that protects the client from data loss. This allows us to backup high channel counts to multiple devices for security and peace of mind.

We are committed to providing our clients with audiophile recordings suitable for broadcast, commercial release, streaming, or archival collection.

Contact us with any questions - we'd be happy to help!

Artists

We have been honored to work with many world-class artists.

Here are some that we have recently recorded:

• Michelle Areyzaga, soprano

• Grammy Winner, Emanuel Ax

• UPCOMING November 2025: Steven Banks, saxophone

• David Bowlin, violin, Eastman Faculty

• UPCOMING December 2025: Yefim Bronfman, piano

• Serena Canin, violin, Brentano Quartet

• Michelle Cann, piano, Curtis Institute Faculty

• Sunmi Chang, violin, University of Oregon Faculty

• Tony Cho, piano, Eastman Faculty

• Roberto Diaz, viola, Curtis Institute President and CEO

• Jacqueline Echols, soprano

• Anna Elashvili, violin

• Norman Garrett, baritone

• UPCOMING December 2025: Wycliffe Gordon, trombone

• Naha Greenholtz, Quad City Symphony Principal Violin

• Gregory Hand, organ, University of Iowa Faculty

• Hannah Holman, cello, New York City Ballet

• Kyu-Young Kim, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Principal Violin

• Kristin Knutson, soprano

• Marian Lee, piano, SAU Faculty

• UPCOMING October 2025: Wei Luo, piano

• Tommy Mesa, cello

• Ricardo Morales, Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinet

• Lorraine Min, piano

• UPCOMING October 2025: Grace Park, violin

• Andrew Parker, Quad City Symphony Principal Oboe, UT Austin Faculty

• UPCOMING: Robert Parker, Quad City Symphony Principal Trombone

• Raman Ramakrishnan, cello, Bard College Faculty

• Taylor Raven, mezzo soprano

• Rex Richardson, trumpet, SC Faculty

• Gregory Sauer, cello, FSU Faculty

• Thomas Sauer, piano, Vassar Faculty

• Issachah Savage, tenor

• Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone

• Greg Zelek, organ

• Marc Zyla, Quad City Symphony Principal Horn

Composers

Here are some contemporary composers that we have recently recorded:

• Michael Abels

• John Adams

• Jacob Bancks

• William Campbell

• Carlos Carrillo

• David Conte

• Reena Esmail

• Rhiannon Giddens

• Angel Lam

• Tania Leon

• Jessie Montgomery

• Judith Shatin

• Bright Sheng

We would be honored to serve you. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Clients

Here are some of the many ensembles, churches, schools, and individuals we've had the opportunity to serve:

Join our growing list of satisfied clients. Reach out to us today.

Testimonials

The recording that Edgar Crockett made for our performance with Chamber Music Quad Cities was of superb quality, with crystal clear sound and balance. He was very easy to work with and I would recommend him most highly for anyone looking to create a professional acoustic audio recording at the highest level.

David Bowlin, violin, Eastman Faculty

Having worked with Edgar for many years now -- in his capacities both as a performer and as a recording technician -- I can recommend him highly. His experience as a musician clearly informs his recordings, which have been excellent. Dr Crockett is that most rare combination: both eminently qualified and a pleasure to work with.

Ross Jallo, Director of Music (St Mark Lutheran Church, Davenport), Co-Director (Canterbury Concert Series)

Chamber Music Quad Cities has had only the best possible experiences with Edgar. He is thoroughly professional, dedicated to his craft, and very cheerful. We couldn't recommend him more highly!

Thomas Sauer, Co-Director, Chamber Music Quad Cities, Vassar Faculty

Edgar has recorded roughly a dozen Chamber Music Quad Cities concerts, and the quality has been uniformly top-notch. He is fastidious in his preparation, always courteous in our interactions, and very generous with his time and talents.

Gregory Sauer, Co-Director, Chamber Music Quad Cities, FSU Faculty

Edgar is laser focused on the quality and depth of sound in his audio recordings.

Brian Baxter, Executive Director, Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Edgar has an incredible knowledge of the orchestra and records in a way that promotes balance and clarity. The QCSO is pleased with his professionalism and dedication to the art.

Chelsea Sammons, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Edgar is a thorough and highly detail-oriented recording engineer who provides excellent recordings for our recording archives and local broadcasts.

Matthew Kowalczyk, Quad City Symphony Orchestra Librarian

Having Dr. Crockett bring not only his technical expertise, but his musical ear for balance has been a boon for the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra. His dedication to producing the best possible audio performance has really helped the MSO share our performances throughout Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. He is also amazingly accommodating in adjusting levels that I might like to hear more or less in the overall balance of a particular movement, work or even the concert as a whole. We are incredibly grateful for his work already with us and look forward to our next season of concerts with him at the recording helm.

Brian Dollinger, Music Director and Conductor, Muscatine Symphony Orchestra

As a trumpet player, Edgar has an excellent understanding of the characteristic sound of brass instruments and knows how to capture that sound with his microphone placement and post processing techniques. He puts a lot of care and effort into his recordings and the results are consistently impressive.

Nicholas Propes, Director, Big River Brass Band

Edgar was professional and fun to work with throughout the entire recording process. He had a great rapport with the students, and the caliber of recording we got far exceeded my expectations! Having Edgar in to record my Chamber Orchestra was the best decision I ever made in getting a high quality recording of my students. He was great to work with, and definitely has the knowledge and experience in getting a great recording of an orchestra.

Zach Morton, Director of Instrumental Music, Moline High School

Edgar was extremely helpful and professional throughout our recording projects together. His video and audio recording of my performances was top notch, and was the reason for my success in my doctoral audition cycle! I will definitely seek out Edgar's services again in the future!

Jacob Loitz, Doctoral Candidate, Bowling Green State University

Listening Samples

Listen on headphones or good speakers.

Johannes Brahms - Tragic Overture

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Mark Russell Smith, Music Director and Conductor

performed live at Centennial Hall, Rock Island, IL

G.F. Handel - Alexander's Feast Suite, I. Overture

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Mark Russell Smith, Music Director and Conductor

performed live at Bartlett Performing Arts Center, Moline, IL

Reena Esmail - When the Violin

Kyu-Young Kim, Principal Violin, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

performed live for Chamber Music Quad Cities, Davenport, IA

J.S. Bach - St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Part 2: No. 64, Recitativo "Am Abend, da es kühle war"

Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Mark Russell Smith, Music Director and Conductor

Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone

performed live at the Adler Theater, Davenport, IA

Peter Warlock - Capriol Suite, I. Basse-Danse

Rendezvous Orchestra

Timothy Bowles, Music Director and Conductor

performed live for the Canterbury Concert Series, Dixon, IL

We have many recordings featuring Orchestras, Choirs, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Chamber Groups, Jazz Bands, and Soloists.

Please contact us for links to longer samples. We'd love to hear from you!

Thank you

We look forward to meeting with you.

We'll be in touch soon.

• Email: edgar@edgarcrockett.com
• Cell: (309) 278-2135

Contact

We'd love to record your next project or concert season. Please contact me for pricing and availability. I am happy to customize a package that works within your budget.

Let's work together!

• Email: edgar@edgarcrockett.com
• Cell: (309) 278-2135

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