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BMI Composer David Newman on Making Film Music with Meaning

A highly prolific composer with a career that spans three decades and over a hundred motion pictures, David Newman has devoted his life to his passion for film music. Born into a family with a rich musical pedigree, Newman became an accomplished violinist, pianist, conductor and composer in his own right, and has spent the last thirty-five years scoring a host of successful films. His tireless work has earned him numerous accolades, from the prestigious Richard Kirk Award from BMI for his significant contributions to film and television music to an Academy Award nomination for his work on the animated 1997 film, Anastasia. Read more