I am an award-winning musical director, pianist, and composer with a deep-rooted passion for musical theatre and jazz. I have experience leading student and professional ensembles, orchestrating for live theatrical productions, and creating emotionally resonant scores. I am an incoming senior at Tyler Legacy High School and excel in music direction, keyboard programming, and music arranging for limited pit settings. My work has been recognized for musical excellence by Broadway Dallas and Texas Thespians. I have directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for major musicals, composed original music for theatrical projects, and served as a first-call accompanist for various ensembles. I am skilled in music software such as MainStage, Logic Pro X, and notation programs like Sibelius and Finale.

JABRYN CARSTON

I am an award-winning musical director, pianist, and composer with a deep-rooted passion for musical theatre and jazz. I have experience leading student and professional ensembles, orchestrating for live theatrical productions, and creating emotionally resonant scores. I am an incoming senior at Tyler Legacy High School and excel in music direction, keyboard programming, and music arranging for limited pit settings. My work has been recognized for musical excellence by Broadway Dallas and Texas Thespians. I have directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for major musicals, composed original music for theatrical projects, and served as a first-call accompanist for various ensembles. I am skilled in music software such as MainStage, Logic Pro X, and notation programs like Sibelius and Finale.

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I am an award-winning musical director, pianist, and composer with a deep-rooted passion for musical theatre and jazz. I have experience leading student and professional ensembles, orchestrating for live theatrical productions, and creating emotionally resonant scores. I am an incoming senior at Tyler Legacy High School and excel in music direction, keyboard programming, and music arranging for limited pit settings.

My work has been recognized for musical excellence by Broadway Dallas and Texas Thespians. I have directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for major musicals, composed original music for theatrical projects, and served as a first-call accompanist for various ensembles. I am skilled in music software such as MainStage, Logic Pro X, and notation programs like Sibelius and Finale.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Musical Director at Tyler Legacy High School / Independent Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for full-length musicals including Something Rotten (2023) and Big Fish (2025). Arranged and adapted scores for limited instrumentation while preserving original integrity. Programmed keyboard patches using MainStage and set cues for live performance. Collaborated with directors to shape musical arcs and conducted daily rehearsals to ensure performance readiness.
Composer / Orchestrator at Independent Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed original music and underscoring for plays and short musical scenes. Orchestrated an entire score for the Magill Musical Theater Studio combining multiple musical theatre styles for various instruments. Created transcriptions and arrangements for student performances and jazz ensembles. Developed recorded tracks featuring original overtures and transition music for Tyler Civic Theater's Grease (2024).
Pianist / Keyboardist at Various Ensembles & Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
First-call accompanist for school and community musicals, choirs, and competitions. Proficient in sight-reading and improvisation across jazz, classical, and pop styles. Recognized with TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 (Piano) in 2024.
Musical Director at Tyler Legacy High School / Independent Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for full-length musicals such as Something Rotten (2023) and Big Fish (2025), managing roles including pianist, orchestrator, orchestra reducer, conductor, and vocal director. Arranged and adapted scores for limited instrumentation while preserving the original integrity. Programmed keyboard patches and cues for live performances using MainStage. Collaborated with show directors to shape the musical arc and conducted daily rehearsals to ensure musicians were performance-ready.
Composer / Orchestrator at Independent Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed original music and underscoring for plays and short musical scenes. Orchestrated a complete score for the Magill Musical Theater Studio using styles from various musical theatre pieces, arranged for trumpet, saxophones, rhythm section, and keyboards. Created transcriptions and arrangements for student performances and jazz ensembles. Produced recorded tracks for the 2024 production of Grease at Tyler Civic Theater, including original overture, transition music, and bows.
Pianist / Keyboardist at Various Ensembles & Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served as first-call accompanist for school and community musicals, choirs, and competitions. Demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading and improvisation across jazz, classical, and pop styles. Achieved TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 on piano in 2024.
Musical Director at Tyler Legacy High School / Independent Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for full-length musicals such as Something Rotten (2023) and Big Fish (2025), serving roles including pianist, orchestrator, music/vocal director, and conductor. Arranged and adapted musical scores for limited instrumentation while preserving their original integrity. Programmed keyboard patches using MainStage and coordinated musical cues for live performances. Collaborated closely with production directors to shape the musical arcs of each show and led daily rehearsals ensuring all musicians were fully prepared for performances.
Composer / Orchestrator at Independent Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed original music and underscoring for plays and short musical scenes. Orchestrated a full score for the Magill Musical Theater Studio by combining various musical theatre styles for diverse instruments including trumpet, saxophones, rhythm section, and keyboard. Created transcriptions and arrangements for student and jazz ensemble performances. Produced recorded tracks featuring original overture, transition music, and bows for the Grease 2024 production at Tyler Civic Theater.
Pianist / Keyboardist at Various Ensembles & Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served as the first-call accompanist for school and community musicals, choirs, and competitions. Demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading and improvisation across jazz, classical, and pop music styles. Achieved TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 (Piano) in 2024.
Musical Director at Tyler Legacy High School / Independent Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for full-length musicals such as Something Rotten (2023) where I served as pianist, orchestrator, and music director, and Big Fish (2025) in roles including orchestra reducer, pit keyboardist/conductor, and music/vocal director. Arranged and adapted scores for limited instrumentation to preserve original integrity, programmed keyboard patches and cues for live performances, collaborated with directors to shape musical arcs, conducted daily rehearsals, and ensured musicians were performance-ready.
Composer / Orchestrator at Independent Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed original music and underscoring for plays and short musical scenes. Orchestrated an entire score for the Magill Musical Theater Studio, combining styles from multiple musical theatre pieces for trumpet, saxophones, rhythm section, and keys. Created transcriptions and arrangements for student performances and jazz ensembles. Produced recorded tracks of Grease (2024) for Tyler Civic Theater, including an original overture, transition music, and bows.
Pianist / Keyboardist at Various Ensembles & Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served as first-call accompanist for school and community musicals, choirs, and competitions. Demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading and improvisation across jazz, classical, and pop styles. Achieved TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 (Piano) in 2024.
Musical Director at Tyler Legacy High School / Independent Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and rehearsed pit orchestras for full-length musicals including Something Rotten (2023) as pianist, orchestrator, and music director and Big Fish (2025) as orchestra reducer, pit keyboardist/conductor, and music/vocal director. Arranged and adapted scores for limited instrumentation while preserving original integrity. Programmed keyboard patches via MainStage and cues for live performance. Collaborated with directors to shape musical arcs and conducted daily rehearsals ensuring all musicians were performance-ready.
Composer / Orchestrator at Independent Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed original music and underscoring for plays and short musical scenes. Orchestrated a full score for Magill Musical Theater Studio combining styles from several musical theatre pieces for a brass and rhythm ensemble. Created transcriptions and arrangements for student performances and jazz ensembles. Produced recorded tracks for the musical Grease (2024) for Tyler Civic Theater, including an original overture and transition music.
Pianist / Keyboardist at Various Ensembles & Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served as first-call accompanist for school and community musicals, choirs, and competitions. Skilled in sight-reading and improvisation across jazz, classical, and pop styles. Recognized as TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 pianist in 2024.

Education

High School Diploma at Tyler Legacy High School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026
High School Diploma at Tyler Legacy High School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026
High School Diploma at Tyler Legacy High School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026
at Tyler Legacy High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
at Tyler Legacy High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Outstanding Music Direction – Broadway Dallas HSMTA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
National Qualifier – Texas Thespians
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Outstanding Music Direction – Broadway Dallas HSMTA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
National Qualifier – Texas Thespians
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Outstanding Orchestra Nominee
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Outstanding Music Direction Nominee
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Outstanding Music Direction – Broadway Dallas HSMTA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
National Qualifier – Texas Thespians
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Outstanding Orchestra Nominee
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Outstanding Music Direction Nominee
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 (Piano)
January 1, 2024 - August 30, 2025
TMEA Jazz Area Rank 1 (Piano)
January 1, 2024 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services