AWARDS/NOMINATIONS
EMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2014) The Oscars Outstanding Music Direction Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn
EMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2013) The Oscars Outstanding Music Direction
GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2011) “Windmills of Your Mind,” Best Instrumental Arrangement Barbara Streisand Accompanying Vocalist
EMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2011) 83 rd Annual Awards Outstanding Music Direction
ANNIE AWARD NOMINATION (2009) Tale of Despereaux Best Music in an Animated Feature
EMMY AWARD (2009) Streisand: The Concert Outstanding Music Direction EMMY AWARD (2009) “Hugh Jackman Opening Number” Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics 81 ST Annual Academy Awards
EMMY AWARD (2007) 79th Annual Academy Awards Outstanding Music Direction
GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2000) “The Prayer,” Celine Dion and Andrea Best Instrumental Arrangement Bocelli Accompanying Vocalist *with David Foster
EMMY AWARD (1991) “Fields of Honey” Tiny Toon Adventures
MOTION PICTURES
50 TO 1 Jim Wilson, prod / dir. Ten Furlongs
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Barbara Diviseak, prod. Entuse Entertainment Ray Bengston, dir.
JOURNEY TO THE MYSTERIOUS Beau Flynn, prod. ISLAND Brad Peyton, dir. Warner Bros.
A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR Greg Shapiro, prod. CHRISTMAS Todd Strauss-Schulson, dir. New Line Cinema
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ALONE YET NOT ALONE Barbara Divisek, James R. Leininger, Bud S. Smith, Mission City Productions Ken Wales, exec. prods. Ray Bengston, dir. TOUCHBACK Carissa Buffel, Lisa Kearns, Kevin Matusow, Freedom Films / Anchor Bay Brian Presley, prods. Don Handfield, dir.
BALLS TO THE WALL Tara L Craig, Brett Forbes, Marie Fyhrie, The Male Room, LLC Eric Gores, Patrick Rizzotti, prods. Penelope Spheeris, dir.
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX Gary Ross, Allison Thomas, prods. Universal Pictures Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen, dirs.
THE MIGHTY MACS Tim Chambers, Whitney Springer, Pat Croce, prods. Quaker Media Tim Chambers, dir.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER David Heyman, prods. OF SECRETS Chris Columbus, dir. Warner Brothers
DRIFTWOOD Chris Kobin, Barry Levine, prods. Dark Horse Entertainment Tim Sullivan, dir.
SEPTEMBER DAWN Scott Duthie, Kevin Matossian, prods. Voice Pictures Christopher Cain, dir.
THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES Howard Baldwin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Bristol Bay Productions Peter Newman, prods. David Anspaugh, dir.
LADDER 49 Armyan Bernstein, Marty Ewing, exec. prods. Touchstone Pictures Jay Russell, dir.
YOUNG BLACK STALLION Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Walt Disney Pictures Fred Roos, prods. Simon Wincer, dir.
TUCK EVERLASTING Marc Abraham, prod. Walt Disney Pictures Jay Russell, dir.
HER MAJESTY Walter Coblenz, prod. Mark J. Gordon, dir.
MY DOG SKIP Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, prods. Alcon Entertainment / Warner Bros. Pictures Jay Russell, dir.
T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS Antoine Compin, Charis Horton, prods. IMAX Film Corporation Brett Leonard, dir.
A SMILE LIKE YOURS David Kirkpatrick, Tony Amatullo, prods. Rysher Entertainment / Paramount Pictures Keith Samples, dir.
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MY FELLOW AMERICANS Jon Peters, prod. Warner Bros. Pictures Pete Segal, dir.
EVENING STAR Robert Harling, dir. Paramount Pictures
TIN CUP Ron Shelton, dir Warner Bros. Pictures
BLACK SHEEP Penelope Spheeris, dir. Paramount Pictures
THE AMAZING PANDA ADVENTURE Gary Foster, prod. Warner Bros. Pictures Christopher Cain, dir.
THE LITTLE RASCALS Michael King, Bill Oakes, prods. Universal Pictures Penelope Spheeris, dir.
LOOK WHO’S TALKING NOW Jonathan Krane, prod. TriStar Pictures Tom Ropelewski, dir.
COPS AND ROBBERSONS Ned Tanen, Nancy Graham Tanen, TriStar Pictures Ronald L. Schwary, prods. Michael Ritchie, dir.
ONE GOOD COP Laurence Mark, prod. Hollywood Pictures Heywood Gould, dir. *co-composed with David Foster
THUMBELINA Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Bluth/Sullivan Films/ Warner Bros. John Pomeroy, prods. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, dirs. *co-composed with Barry Manilow
TELEVISION
IN MY DREAMS (MOW) Brent Shields, exec. prod. Hallmark Entertainment Kenny Leon, dir.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MOW) Sha-Kim Compere, Queen Latifah, Neil Sony Pictures Television / Lifetime Meron, David Rosemont, Shelby Stone, Craig Zadan, exec. prods. Kenny Leon, dir.
LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME AND Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, exec. prods. MY SHADOWS (mini-series) Robert Allan Ackerman, dir. Storyline Entertainment/ ABC
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WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY *composer/arranger (Opening sequence) Walt Disney Studios
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Witt Thomas Productions/ CBS
MACGYVER Paramount/ ABC
MATLOCK Viacom/ NBC
TINY TOON ADVENTURE Amblin Entertainment/ FOX TV
GOLDENFIDDLES (miniseries) *co-composed with David Foster Nominated for the Gemini Award, 1993
CBS EVENING NEWS THEME *arranger /conductor
DEEP SPACE 9 *arranged a theme
TELEVISION SPECIALS
COMPOSED OR ARRANGED MUSIC FOR: 83 rd Annual Academy Awards 81 st Annual Academy Awards 79 th Annual Academy Awards
“Great Performances: Jackie Evancho”, anthology series on PBS “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by Mariah Carey for the 2002 Superbowl “God Bless America” performed by Celine Dion for the National Telethon for 9-11 “You’ll Never Walk Alone’” performed by Barbra Streisand for the 2002 Emmy’s “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by Faith Hill for the 2000 Superbowl “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by Cher for the 1999 Superbowl America Celebrates Israel’s 50 th Anniversary 1998 Grammy Awards, arranged and conducted for Celine Dion “Barbra Streisand-The Concert”-HBO Inaugural Gala-Inauguration of President Clinton Academy Awards Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Awards Specials Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award to Gregory Peck Christmas In Washington We The People-U.S. Constitution Special Democratic and Republican National Conventions Disney World 15 th Birthday American Teacher Awards Peoples Choice Awards Statue of Liberty Restoration Special Unicef World Special
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THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS/ RIDES
STAR TOURS: THE ADVENTURES Disney Theme Park Attraction CONTINUE Walt Disney Studios
FANTASYLAND 3D Disney Theme Park Attraction Walt Disney Studios
BERLIN SYMPHONY Sony Entertainment Germany Iwerks Studios
DINO ISLANDS II Various Theaters/ Worldwide Iwerks Studios
HAUNTS OF THE OLDE COUNTRY Six Flags Busch Gardens/ Williamsburg, Iwerks Studios Virginia
DINO ISLAND Various Theaters/ Worldwide Iwerks Studios
BERLIN SYMPHONY Sony Entertainment Germany Iwerks Studios
BALLETS
BLUE SUEDE SHOES Dennis Nahat, art. dir. The Cleveland/ San Jose Ballet *Music Director
ORIGINAL SONGS
“So In Love With You” U.N.V. (with David Foster / Linda Thompson) “Freezer Burn” , main title to “De-Tox” “Hugh Jackman Opening Number”, 81 st Annual Academy Awards Performed by Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway, Music by John Kimbrough and William Ross Lyrics by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab
ARRANGEMENTS
Seweryn Krajewski Alejandro Sanz Dolce Vita Julien Clerc Stevie Wonder Johnny Mathis Mary J Blige Neil Diamond Kazan Brandy Il Volo CD 2 David Foster Michael Buble David Foster/ Kenneth “Babyface” Amore 2 – Andrea Bocelli Edmonds
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NY Philharmonic David Foster and Artists Alan Bergman Laura Pausini Sting Mickey Jones Katherine Jenkins Lace Patrizio Buanne Cher William Joseph Natalie Cole Celine Dion Coolio Barbra Streisand Steve Perry Lee Ann Rhimes “The Quest for Camelot” Jennifer Lopez Lionel Richie Babyface Monica Kenny G. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Bocelli Dwight Yoakam Quincy Jones Paul Anka Whitney Houston U.N.V. Marc Anthony Tara Lyn Hart Jessica Simpson Kevin Sharp Josh Groban Barry Manilow Mariah Carey Meryl Streep Boyz 2 Men Oleta Adams Garth Brooks Kenny Rogers Gloria Estephan & N-Sync Julio Iglesias Garou Dolly Parton Faith Hill Peabo Bryson Luis Miguel Rogers Sportsnet – Baseball Theme Lara Fabian Jackie Evancho Album Bette Midler Kirk Franklin Michael Jackson Ricky Martin
PRODUCING
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson “What A Wonderful World” from Journey to the Mysterious Island
Andrea Bocelli Album: Concerto: One Night In Central Park
II Volo Album II: II Volo Album
Barbra Streisand “Someday My Prince Will Come” Christmas Memories Album
Johnny Mathis “On Broadway” “Children Medley” All I Ask of You” “Bring Him Home”
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“Freezer Burn” Main title from the Sylvestor Stallone film, “De-Tox”
Josh Groban Various songs
Tin Cup “Bogey Blues”
MUSIC DIRECTING /CONDUCTING
Opening Night Annenberg Gala, 2013 Barbra Streisand European Tour, 2013 Barbra Streisand European Tour, 2007 Barbra Streisand National Tour, 2006 Barbra Streisand Timeless Concerts in Los Angeles and New York 2000 Gray Davis Governor of California’s Inaugural Gala 1999 President Clinton 1992 Inaugural Gala with Barbra Streisand
ORCHESTRATIONS
Captain America Lethal Weapon The Polar Express Die Hard 2- Die Harder Van Helsing Lethal Weapon 2 The Matrix Reloaded Lethal Weapon 3 Stuart Little 2 Ferngully Lilo & Stitch Sandlot The Mummy Returns Terminal Velocity What Women Want Rover Dangerfield Reindeer Games Marrying Man Stuart Little Beetlejuice (Conducted Score) Practical Magic Big Top Pee Wee The Holy Man Last Action Hero The Parent Trap Judgment Night Lost In Space Wilder Napalm Odd Couple II Coneheads Payback Stop or My Mom Will Shoot Mouse Hunt Shining Through Contact Hot to Trot Volcano Ernest Saves Christmas Fools Rush In Madhouse Long Kiss Goodnight Meteor Man Eraser Ski Patrol Waiting To Exhale Nothing But Trouble Sgt. Bilko Tremors Father of the Bride 2 Defenseless Grumpier Old Men If Looks Could Kill Forrest Gump Cop and a Half Judge Dredd Clean Slate Star Trek: Generations Super Mario Brothers Richy Rich Dutch Quick and the Dead Ricochet
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Perez Family Jennifer 8 Blown Away The Flintstones Grumpy Old Men Three Musketeers The Bodyguard Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves Death Becomes Her Father of the Bride
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