Dave Metzger is a composer as well as an orchestrator with a long track record of success. Among his strengths are his versatility and his exquisite attention to detail. He is equally comfortable composing broad lyrical music for full symphony orchestra, as well as synth grooves for contemporary urban music. In addition, he has a reputation in the industry for his craftsmanship and efficiency.  He orchestrates all of his own scores, and he was the sole orchestrator for Training Day, August Rush, Shooter, and Tarzan, among others. Dave has also worked on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony award for his orchestration of “The Lion King.”

Dave was born in Corvallis, Oregon and began composing music in the 7th grade for choir and jazz band. He received his degree in music from Cal State Long Beach, and he did graduate work at UCLA, receiving the award of “Outstanding Graduate Student” in the process. During this time he got his start in commercial music by working on promotional videos and the Ice Capades, as well as arranging music for legendary jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. From 1992 to 1997, he arranged over 200 cues for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Over the past twelve years, Dave has developed a close working relationship with Grammy award-winning composer Mark Mancina. Through his work with Mancina and Disney studios, among others, he has arranged music for Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Elton John, John Legend, and more.  He also regularly orchestrates for film composers John Powell and Alan Silvestri. Dave has grown up with an interest in technology, and his state-of-the-art studio allows him to create high quality demos for directors and producers, as well as final recordings for lower budget projects.