Raised outside of Philly (Go Eagles!!), Jonathan Manness is a Los Angeles-based composer who writes for film, media, schools and theme parks. Plays a little trumpet, too. Click around and check out some of his music.
Composing for school music programs is such an amazing experience. I try to make it as interactive as possible, and the results have been rewarding. In 2013, I’m lucky to have received commissions from three high schools: Hopewell Valley Central High School (Pennington, NJ), Central Bucks High School West (Doylestown, PA), and Kittatinny Regional High School (Newton, NJ). Read more →
Sneak Peak Music for Floria’s Sunday “Ne Me Laisse Jamais Partir (Never Let Me Go)” by Jonathan Manness and Ruth Du. Read more →
How would you react to the beginning of the end? Watch The Beginning by Justin Ashcraft starring Stef Dawson (Hunger Games), music by Jonathan Manness. Read more →
I’m excited to announce that Hopewell Valley Central High School (Pennington, NJ) has commissioned a new work for their jazz band! Read more →