AWARDS/NOMINATIONS
BMI FILM & TV AWARD (2019) BMI Classic Contribution Award
EMMY AWARD NOMINATION (2015) Away and Back Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special
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) 83rd 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 81ST 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
DESTINATION WEDDING Gail Lyon, Elizabeth Dell, Robert Jones, prods. Sunshine Pictures Victor Levin, dir.
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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
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 Adapted Music of John Williams
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.
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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.
MY FELLOW AMERICANS Jon Peters, prod. Warner Bros. Pictures Pete Segal, dir.
EVENING STAR David Paul Kirkpatrick, Polly Platt, Keith Paramount Pictures Samples, prods. Robert Harling, dir.
TIN CUP Gary Foster, David Lester, prods. Warner Bros. Pictures Ron Shelton, dir
BLACK SHEEP Lorne Michaels, prod. Paramount Pictures Penelope Spheeris, dir.
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. Co-composed with Barry Manilow Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, dirs.
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TELEVISION
PAIR OF JACKS (MOW) Amanda Atkins, Scott Hart, James Brolin, Hallmark Entertainment prods. James Brolin, dir.
AWAY AND BACK (MOW) Andrew Gottlieb, prod. Hallmark Entertainment Brent Shields, exec. prods. Jeff Bleckner, dir.
ONE CHIRSTMAS EVE (MOW) David Rosemont, prod. Hallmark Entertainment Brent Shields, exec. prods. Jay Russell, dir.
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
WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY (Opening sequence) Walt Disney Studios Composer/arranger
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (series) Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, exec. prods. Witt Thomas Productions/ CBS
MACGYVER (series) John Rich, Henry Winkler, exec. prods. Paramount/ ABC
MATLOCK (series) Fred Silverman, Dean Hargrove, Andy Griffith, Viacom/ NBC exec. prods.
TINY TOON ADVENTURE (series) Tom Ruegger, Sherri Stoner, prods. Amblin Entertainment/ FOX TV
GOLDEN FIDDLES (miniseries) Stanley Walsh, prod. Nominated for the Gemini Award, 1993 Claude Fournier, dir. Co-composed with David Foster
CBS EVENING NEWS THEME Arranger /conductor
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DEEP SPACE 9 Arranged Theme
TELEVISION SPECIALS
COMPOSED OR ARRANGED MUSIC FOR: 86th Annual Academy Awards 83rd Annual Academy Awards 81st Annual Academy Awards 79th Annual Academy Awards
Andrea Bocelli Great Performances: Amore Under the Desert Sky, My Christmas, Concert in Central Park Streisand: “Live in Concert” Josh Groban in Concert “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 50th 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 15th Birthday American Teacher Awards Peoples Choice Awards Statue of Liberty Restoration Special Unicef World Special
THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS/ RIDES
SKULL ISLAND: THE REIGN OF KONG Universal Orlando Universal Studios
HYPERSPACE MOUNTAIN Disney Theme Park Attraction Walt Disney Studios Adapted Music of John Williams
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HARRY POTTER AND THE ESCAPE Disney Theme Park Attraction FROM GRINGOTTS Walt Disney Studios Adapted Music of John Williams
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
“The Face” (arrangement for Stephan Moccio album) “So In Love With You” U.N.V. (with David Foster / Linda Thompson) “Freezer Burn”, main title to “De-Tox” “Hugh Jackman Opening Number”, 81st Annual Academy Awards Performed by Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway, Music by John Kimbrough and William Ross Lyrics by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab
ARRANGEMENTS
Pentatonix Kenny G. Diane Warren Bocelli Chris Botti Quincy Jones Jordan Hill Whitney Houston Charlotte Church Marc Anthony Christina Aguilera Jessica Simpson Dwayne Johnson Josh Groban
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Katherine McPhee Mariah Carey Kelly Clarkson Boyz 2 Men Nikki Yanofsky Garth Brooks Reba McIntire Gloria Estephan & N-Sync All-4-One Garou Walter Afanasieff Faith Hill Humberto Gatica Luis Miguel Tower of Power Lara Fabian John Keane Bette Midler Eric Benet Kirk Franklin Ariana Grande Michael Jackson Seal Ricky Martin Rod Stewart Alejandro Sanz Jessie J. Julien Clerc Gwen Stefani Johnny Mathis Tori Kelly Neil Diamond Jessie Ware Brandy Jackie Evancho David Foster Carly Paoli David Foster/ Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds The Weekend David Foster and Artists Maty Noyes Laura Pausini The Tenors Mickey Jones Anna Netrebko Lace Igor Krutoy Cher Josh Groban Natalie Cole Idina Menzel Coolio Aretha Franklin Steve Perry Diana Krall “The Quest for Camelot” Seweryn Krajewski Lionel Richie Dolce Vita Monica Stevie Wonder “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Mary J Blige Dwight Yoakam Kazan Paul Anka Il Volo CD 2 U.N.V. Michael Buble Tara Lyn Hart Amore 2 – Andrea Bocelli Kevin Sharp NY Philharmonic Barry Manilow Alan Bergman Meryl Streep Sting Oleta Adams Katherine Jenkins Kenny Rogers Patrizio Buanne Julio Iglesias William Joseph Dolly Parton Celine Dion Peabo Bryson Barbra Streisand Rogers Sportsnet – Baseball Theme Lee Ann Rhimes Jackie Evancho Album Jennifer Lopez Wonderwell Babyface
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PRODUCING
Barbra Streisand “A Love Like Ours” Album
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”
“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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Three Musketeers The Croods The Bodyguard Captain America Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves The Polar Express Death Becomes Her Van Helsing Father of the Bride The Matrix Reloaded Lethal Weapon Stuart Little 2 Die Hard 2- Die Harder Lilo & Stitch Lethal Weapon 2 The Mummy Returns Lethal Weapon 3 What Women Want Ferngully Reindeer Games Sandlot
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Stuart Little Terminal Velocity Practical Magic Rover Dangerfield The Holy Man Marrying Man The Parent Trap Beetlejuice (Conducted Score) Lost In Space Big Top Pee Wee Odd Couple II Last Action Hero Payback Judgment Night Mouse Hunt Wilder Napalm Contact Coneheads Volcano Stop or My Mom Will Shoot Fools Rush In Shining Through Long Kiss Goodnight Hot to Trot Eraser Ernest Saves Christmas Waiting To Exhale Madhouse Sgt. Bilko Meteor Man Father of the Bride 2 Ski Patrol Grumpier Old Men Nothing But Trouble Forrest Gump Tremors Judge Dredd Defenseless Star Trek: Generations If Looks Could Kill Richy Rich Cop and a Half Quick and the Dead Clean Slate Perez Family Super Mario Brothers Blown Away Dutch The Flintstones Ricochet Grumpy Old Men Jennifer 8
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