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Orchestrator/Arranger for Film (partial list)


Spirited   (Arranger, Orchestrator, and Producer of all the songs in the film; Songs composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; Apple Original Films (2022)
Disenchanted   
(Orchestra Arranger and Orchestrator of the songs; Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz; Sony (2022)
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile   
(Arranger, Orchestrator, and Producer of "Take A Look At Us Now", "Take A Look At Us Now - Finale",
             "Take A Look At Us Now -
Reprise", "Take A Look At Us Now - Lyle Reprise"; Songs composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; Sony (2022)
WandaVision   
(Arranger and Orchestrator of the Theme Songs, and also of the song "Agatha All Along"; Songs composed by Robert Lopez and
             Kristen Anderson-Lopez;
 Marvel (2021)
Frozen II   
(Song Arranger and Orchestrator of all songs; also Score Orchestrator; also co-producer of all songs, along with Robert Lopez and
             Kristen Anderson-Lopez
); Songs composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez; Score Composer - Christophe Beck; Disney (2019)
The Lion King  -  Disney (2019
)
Ralph Breaks the Internet   
(Song Arranger and Orchestrator of "A Place Called Slaughter Race") Song composed by Alan Menken, lyrics by Phil Johnston  
             and Tom MacDougall;
 Disney (2018)
Olaf's Frozen Adventure   
(Music Song Producer and Song and Score Arranger and Orchestrator) Songs composed by Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel;   
             Disney (2017
)
Moana   
(Song and Score Arranger and Orchestrator of all music in the entire film; also Vocal Arrangements; also co-producer of one of the songs; also
     composer of additional music)
 Songs composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, and Opetaia Foa'i; Score Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2016)
Ant-Man    
Composer - Christophe Beck; Marvel Studios (2015)
Frozen  Fever  (Song Arranger and Orchestrator "Making Today A Perfect Day"; Score Orchestrator; Conductor)
               Song composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez; Score Composer - Christophe Beck; Disney (2015)
How To Train Your Dragon 2  Composer - John Powell; DreamWorks Animation (2014)
Rio 2    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2014)
Muppets Most Wanted    Composer - Christophe Beck; Disney (2014)
Planes: Fire & Rescue    Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2014) (everything arranged and orchestrated by Dave, additional music composed by Dave) *
Frozen   (Song Arranger and Orchestrator of all songs; also Score Orchestrator)
               Songs composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez; Score Composer - Christophe Beck; Disney (2013)
Planes   Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2013) (everything Orchestral arranged and orchestrated by Dave, additional music composed by Dave) *
Escape Plan   Composer - Alex Heffes; Emmett/Furla Films (2013)
The Avengers   Composer - Alan Silvestri; Marvel Enterprises, Walt Disney (2012) 
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2    Composer - Carter Burwell; Lionsgate (2012)
Wreck-It Ralph    Composer - Henry Jackman; Disney (2012)  
Ice Age: Continental Drift    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2012)
Dr. Suess' The Lorax   Composer - John Powell; Universal Pictures; IMAX (2012)
Emperor    Composer - Alex Heffes; Krasnoff Foster Productions (2012) 
The Pirates! Band of Misfits   Composer - Theodore Shapiro; Sony Pictures Animation (2012)
Happy Feet Two   Composer - John Powell; Warner Brothers (2011)
Captain America    Composer - Alan Silvestri; Paramount (2011) 
X-Men: First Class    Composer - Henry Jackman; 20th Century Fox (2011) 
Kung Fu Panda 2    Composers - Hans Zimmer and John Powell; DreamWorks Animation (2011) 
 
Rio    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2011) 

Winnie the Pooh    Composer - Henry Jackman; Disney (2011) 

The Raven    Composer - Lucas Vidal; Intrepid Pictures (2011) 

Mars Needs Moms    Composer - John Powell; Disney (2011) 

How To Train Your Dragon    Composer - John Powell; DreamWorks Animation (2010) 

Knight and Day    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2010) 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid    Composer - Theodore Shapiro; 20th Century Fox (2010) 
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra    Composer - Alan Silvestri; Paramount (2009) 
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2009) 
Night at the Museum 2    Composer - Alan Silvestri; 20th Century Fox (2009) 
Imagine That    Composer - Mark Mancina; Paramount (2009)  *
Hurricane Season    Composer - Mark Mancina; MGM (2009)  * 

Bolt    Composer - John Powell; Disney (2008) 

Hancock    Composer - John Powell; Columbia Pictures (2008) 

Kung Fu Panda    Composers - Hans Zimmer and John Powell; DreamWorks Animation (2008) 
Horton Hears a Who!    Composer - John Powell; 20th Century Fox (2008) 

The Simpsons Movie    Composer - Hans Zimmer; 20th Century Fox (2007) 

Live Free or Die Hard    Composer - Marco Beltrami; 20th Century Fox (2007) 
Shooter    Composer - Mark Mancina; Paramount (2007)  * 

August Rush    Composer - Mark Mancina; Warner Brothers (2007)  * 

Camille    Composer - Mark Mancina; Ruddy Morgan Productions (2007)  * 

Flyboys    Composer - Trevor Rabin; MGM (2006)  * 

Walt Disney Castle Logo    Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2006)  * 

Asylum    Composer - Mark Mancina; Paramount Classics (2005)  * 
The Haunted Mansion    Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2003)  * 

Brother Bear    Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (2003)  * 

Domestic Disturbance    Composer - Mark Mancina; Paramount (2001)  *
Training Day    Composer - Mark Mancina; Warner Brothers (2001)  * 
Bait    Composer - Mark Mancina; Warner Brothers (2000)  * 

Tarzan    Composer - Mark Mancina; Disney (1999)  * 

Return To Paradise    Composer - Mark Mancina; MCA/Universal (1998)  * 

Armageddon    Composer - Trevor Rabin; Touchstone (1998) 

Speed 2    Composer - Mark Mancina; 20th Century Fox (1997) 



* Signifies Dave also composed additional music on the film

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Orchestrator for Broadway

Frozen   Disney (2018-open run)
The Lion King   Disney (1997-open run) (nominated for a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations)  

Composer for Film and Television

Penthouse North; Demarest Films, Dimension Films; Composer of additional music (2012)
Brother Bear 2; Disney (2006)
Criminal Minds; TV, CBS (2006)
Tarzan 2; Disney (2005)
Blood+; Aniplex, Production I.G. (2005)
Tarzan & Jane; Disney(2002)
The Legend of Tarzan; TV, Disney(2001-2003)
The Magnificent Seven; TV, CBS (1998-2000)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; TV, NBC (1992-1997)


Composer for Video Games

Sorcery;  Arranger and composer of additional music; Sony Computer Entertainment (2012)
Call of Duty:  Modern Warfare 2;  Composer of additional music (3 levels) for Hans Zimmer; Activision (2009)


Other Projects

Dave has also composed, arranged, or orchestrated numerous television commercials over the years, as well as many shows for the various Disney Theme Parks around the world.


Concert Works

The Call   15 minute work for Choir and Orchestra. Music composed by Dave Metzger; Lyrics by Henry Hughes. Commissioned by the Willamette Master Chorus; Dr. Paul Klemme, Director  (2011)


Willamette Winter Suite   14 minute work for Choir and small instrumental ensemble. 5 movements. Commissioned by the Willamette Master Chorus; Dr. Paul Klemme, Director  (2008)


Legacy   9 minute work for String Orchestra and Harp. Composed for Sprague High School; Stephen Nelson, Director  (2006)


Toward Spring   5 minute work for Choir and Orchestra. Commissioned by the Willamette Master Chorus; Dr. Paul Klemme, Director  (2015)
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