Biography

Anthony Bisbano is an orchestrator, arranger, and pianist whose work has been performed by leading orchestras throughout North America. His orchestrations have been heard by audiences of the Pittsburgh, San Diego, Houston, Omaha, Winnipeg, Charleston, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Nashville Symphonies, as well as the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

From 2007 to 2012, Anthony served as principal pops orchestrator for legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch, the Academy Award, Grammy Award, and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist. This collaboration helped establish Anthony’s reputation for creating vibrant, expressive orchestrations that bring popular music to the symphonic stage.

His work spans a diverse range of artists and genres, with performances and appearances featuring Celtic singer Michael Londra on PBS, Michael Feinstein, Disney’s Jodi Benson, The Voice finalist Lucas West, Broadway performer Blaine Krauss of Hamilton, Broadway and television star Cheyenne Jackson, and recording artist Danielle Ponder.

In 2026, Anthony reached a significant milestone with the publication of his orchestral arrangement, They’re Playing His Song: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch, by Concord Theatricals, marking his first published orchestral work.

Through his work with orchestras, artists, and ensembles, Anthony continues to bring music to life through thoughtful arranging and orchestration, bridging the worlds of popular music and the symphony orchestra.