David Sibley is one of Hollywood’s most knowledgeable and experienced music executives. He has supervised music for major feature films, dozens of network and streaming television shows, music specials, venues, and is highly experienced at supervising live and on-screen performers.
He is currently the Creative Director for Warner Bros. Television Music, where he music supervised such hits as THE BIG BANG THEORY, THE MENTALIST, REVOLUTION, RIZZOLI & ISLES, and has overseen the music staff and soundtrack releases for such hits as RIVERDALE, TED LASSO, SANDMAN, SHRINKING, and is working with all major broadcasters, and streaming platforms, Including Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and Max.
Bio
David Sibley is a native of Arkansas where he studied with the renowned symphonic composers Jarred Spears and W. Francis McBeth. A singer, actor and musician, with an applied background in musical theatre, he holds a degree in music composition from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, which he attended on a tuba scholarship, where he studied under the doctrines of Lucas Foss and with such notable symphonic composers as Warren Benson, with a concentration in electronic music and theatre and a focus on television/film under veteran Hollywood producers Bob Banner and Martin Jurow.
David came to Los Angeles as a Television Academy Music Intern, studying with Allyn Ferguson, Joe Harnell, Bruce Broughton, Henry Mancini and other notable TV and Film composers. Immediately following the internship he was hired to work as an independent music supervisor for Orion Pictures productions among others. During this time, he produced many large orchestral recording sessions and honed his keen ability at musical problem solving. David never left his composing skills far behind, however. He also was active in writing and composing music for several independent films and continues to arrange and produce music for current projects. He also became a staunch supporter for the preservation of film music history with his involvement with Fred Karlin’s oral histories project documenting many of Hollywood’s great musical figures. He is committed to the future of film music too, as a session producer of ASCAP’s film and television music workshop for young composers.
Following his independent status, David entered the corporate world working on the music staff at Lorimar and subsequently, Warner Bros., where he worked with such industry veterans as Gary Lemel, Doug Frank and Greg Sill and honed his business and creative skills. His tenure there led him to the attention of New York financier Ron Pearlman’s New World Entertainment where he worked closely with the inimitable Brandon Tartikoff. At New World, David was hired to quickly build and run a world class music department and oversee the music in all product, including its Marvel Entertainment division under the legendary Stan Lee and its Stephen J. Cannell Productions acquisition. It was here that David developed his reputation for incorporating integrated music soundscapes on such television shows as STRANGE LUCK which were known as much for their innovative music as their stories. There, he also worked with such legendary artists as Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Stephen Stills and Little Richard.
Following New World’s acquisition by 20th Century Fox, David founded Woodwyn Lane Music and once again returned to freelance music supervision with the syndicated Quincy Jones produced VIBE. Here, he applied his business acumen and creative talents to make VIBE’s music something worth tuning in for while working with the leading music personalities of the 90’s.
Since then he has worked on numerous TV movies and mini-series. His unique ability to recognize the intrinsic musical kernel of each new production he works on is continuing to transform the contribution music plays in television programming. David has worked on hundreds of hours of film and television programming in his career and in each has played an integral role to elevate those show’s music to new heights. He is honored to have received an Emmy nomination for his work on THE LITTLE RICHARD STORY. He set the tone for the ABC TV series, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, and the CW hit HELLCATS, and once again returned to Warner Bros. to provide his expertise on the studio side. He has been asked to speak on numerous panels, classes, and seminars, and has taught in the classroom on more than a few occasions.
He currently lives in Manhattan with his dogs and likes to get outdoors with them whenever possible.
Credits
52nd Annual Primtime Emmy Awards Nomination for Outstanding Music Direction
Creative DIrector, Warner Bros. TV Music
Head of Wordwide Music for New World Entertainment & Marvel Entertainment
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: Pilot and Series; Touchstone Television/ABC; Exec. Producers: Marc Cherry, Michael Edelstein
ONCE UPON A WEDDING: Feature Film; Fabrication Films; Director: Matia Karrell
LUIS: Series; 20th Century Fox Television/FOX; Exec. Producer: Will Gluck
AMERICAN FAMILY: Movie; Director: Gregory Nava; El Norte Prods./Greenblatt-Janollari/PBS; Exec. Producer: Gregory Nava; Producers: David Grant, Robert Greenblatt, David Janollari, Eric Gold; Composer: Lee Holdridge
*THE LITTLE RICHARD STORY: Movie; Director: Robert Townsend; Fox Television Studios/NBC; Composer: Velton Ray Bunch
KISS TOMORROW GOODBYE: Movie; Director: Jason Priestley; Fox Television Studios/FOX; Composer: Harald Kloser
THE HUNT FOR THE UNICORN KILLER: Mini Series; Producer: Dan Wigutow; Regency Television/NBC; Composer: Chris Bordman
VIBE: Series; Producer: Quincy Jones; David Salzman; QDE; Columbia TriStar Television Distribution/Syndicated; Music Director: Greg Phillinganes
SCATTERING DAD: Movie; Producer: David Ginsberg; Citadel Entertainment/CBS; Composer: Michel Colombier
THE DEVILS CHILD: Movie; Producer: David Ginsberg; Citadel Entertainment/ABC; Composer: Christopher Franke
SUSPICION OF INNOCENCE: Movie; Producer: Stephen J. Cannell; Dori Weiss; New World Entertainment/FOX; Composer: Patrick Williams
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: Series; Producer: Jim VanMessell; NBC; New World Entertainment/Syndicated; Composer: Hummie Mann
BIG DEAL: Series; Producer: Scott Stone; David Stanley; New World Entertainment/FOX; Composer: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
FENWAY: Pilot; Producer: Mark Ganzel; Greg Nathanson; Jeff Nathanson; New World Entertainment; Composer: Mark Vogel
FREE TIME: Pilot; Producer: Reginald Hudlin; New World Entertainment; Composer: Foley
GENERATION X: Movie; Producer: Bruce Sallan; Stan Lee; Avi Arad; New World Entertainment/FOX; Composer: J. Peter Robinson
INCREDIBLE HULK: Animated Series; Producer: Avi Arad; Stan Lee; Rick Ungar; New World Animation/UPN; Composer: Saban Entertainment
LOVELINE: Series; Producer: Scott Stone; David Stanley; New World Entertainment/MTV; Composer: David Stanley
NEW PASSAGES: Documentary; Producer: Barbara Kopple; Joe Lovett; New World Entertainment/Syndicated; Composer: Art Labriola
PARTY TOWN FRIENDS: Animated Video; Producer: Avi Arad; Becky Mancuso; Rick Ungar; New World Animation/Sony Wonder; Composer: Will Anderson
SPIDER’S WEB: Pilot; Producer: Stephen J. Cannell; New World Entertainment; Composer: Mike Post
THEM: Movie; Producer: Stephen J. Cannell; Kim LeMasters; New World Entertainment/UPN; Composer: John Graham
TWO: Series; Producer: David Levinson; New World Entertainment/Syndicated; Composer: Christoph Beck
BEST DEFENSE: Pilot; Producer: Stan Daniels; New World Entertainment; Composer: Gary Stockdale
THE BOOK: Pilot; Producer: Jeffrey Lewis; Dick O’Connor; New World Entertainment; Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
THE CLINIC: Series; Producer: Sandy Frank; Matt Wickline; New World Entertainment/Comedy Central; Composer: Jez Davidson Guito
THE COMMISH: Series; Producer: David Levinson; New World Entertainment/ABC; Composer: Mike Post; Walter Murphy
IRON MAN: Animated Series; Producer: Avi Arad; Stan Lee; Rick Ungar; New World Animation/FOX; Composer: Keith Emerson; Will Anderson
FANTASTIC FOUR: Animated Series; Producer: Avi Arad; Stan Lee; Rick Ungar; New World Animation/FOX; Composer: Georgio Moroder; Will Anderson
LAST CALL: Series; Producer: Brandon Tartikoff; Marley Klaus; New World Entertainment; Composer: Cory Lerios; John D’Andrea
LOVE IS STRANGE: Pilot; Producer: Alan Brennert; Ed Horwitz; New World Entertainment; Composer: Angelo Badalamenti; Sam Winans
MARK WALBERG SHOW: Series; Producer: Randy Douthit; New World Entertainment/Syndicated; Composer: Mint Condition
MUSIC HELL: Pilot; Producer: Bert Wheeler; Sharon Sussman; New World Entertainment
OP CENTER: Mini Series; Producer: Tom Clancy; Steve Sohmer; Steve Pieczenick; New World Entertainment/NBC; Composer: Patrick Williams
PACIFIC DRIVE: Series; Producer: Bruce Best; New World Entertainment; Village Roadshow/Syndicated; Composer: Chris Neal
PROFIT: Series; Producer: Stephen J. Cannell; David Greenwalt; John McNamara; New World Entertainment/FOX; Composer: Mike Post
RENEGADE: Series; Producer: Stephen J. Cannell; Rick Okie; Stu Segall Productions/Syndicated; Composer: Mike Post
SECOND NOAH: Series; Producer: Pam Long; New World Entertainment/ABC; Composer: Stephen Stills; Ron Ramin; Chris Beck; Bill Bodine
SILK STALKINGS: Series; Producer: David Peckinpah; New World Entertainment/USA; Composer: Mike Post
THE SMARTER SEX: Series; Producer: Howard Schultz; New World Entertainment/Syndicated; Composer: Will Anderson
STRANGE LUCK: Series; Producer: Karl Schaefer; New World Entertainment/FOX; Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh
SPIDERMAN: Animated Series; Producer: Avi Arad; Stan Lee; Rick Ungar; New World Animation/FOX; Composer: Joe Perry; Haim Saban; Suki Levy
THE SURROGATE: Movie; Producer: Karen Moore; Dori Weiss; New World Entertainment; Composer: Nicholas Pike
WEEKLY WORLD NEWS: Series; Producer: Kathy Kloves; Hannah Hempestead; New World Entertainment/USA; Composer: Ashley Irwin
WISEGUY: Movie; Producer: Kim LeMasters; New World Entertainment; Composer: Mike Post; Walter Murphy
WORKING GUY: Pilot; Producer: Scott Kaufer; Christopher Cluess; Stuart Kreisman; New World Entertainment; Composer: Bob Burke
AFTER THE HEADLINES: Documentary; Producer: Susan Winston; Dan Funk; Telepictures Productions; Composer: Gordon Goodwin
DADDY’S GIRLS: Series; Producer: Witt/Thomas; Witt/Thomas Productions; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: GNG Music
EXTRA: THE ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE: Series; Producer: Jim Paratore; Emmy Davis; TTT West Coast; Inc.; Composer: Peter Fish
THE GEORGE CARLIN SHOW: Series; Producer: Sam Simon; Jerry Hamza; George Carlin; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Roger Boyce; Chandler Travis; Bill Scheinman
LOIS AND CLARK: Series; Producer: Robert Singer; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Jay Gruska
PEOPLE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Documentary; Producer: Av Westin; Telepictures Productions
POINTMAN: Series; Producer: Maurice Hurley; Steve Hatman; Lakeside/Elliot Friedgen Productions; Composer: Paul Haslinger; Dale Menten
SOMETHING WILDER: Series; Producer: Barnet Kellman; Ruth Bennett; Tom Anderson; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Mason Daring
AGAINST THE GRAIN: Series; Producer: Mike Pavone; Dave Johnson; Magnum Productions; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: John Debney
IT HAD TO BE YOU: Series; Producer: Anita Addison; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Steven James Taylor
LIVING SINGLE: Series; Producer: Tom Anderson; Yvette Denise Lee; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Queen Latifah; John Barns; Stu Gardner
BODIES OF EVIDENCE: Series; Producer: David Jacobs; Lorimar Television; Composer: Christopher Klatman
DARK JUSTICE: Series; Producer: Jeff Freilich; Lorimar Television; Composer: Mark Snow; Kevin Gilbert; Brian May; Ashley Irwin; Tim Truman
FAMILY MATTERS: Series; Producer: Miller/Boyett; Lorimar Television; Composer: Jesse Frederick; Bennett Salvay
FULL HOUSE: Series; Producer: Miller/Boyett; Lorimar Television; Composer: Jesse Frederick; Bennett Salvay
HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER Series; / Producer: Jeff Franklin/Cheryl Gard; Lorimar Television/Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Denzil Foster; Thomas McElroy; En Vogue; Steve Tyrell; Gary Boren; Steve Chesne; Jesse Frederick; Bennett Salvay
HOW’D THEY DO THAT?: Series; Producer: Eric Schotz; Telepictures Productions; Composer: Cory Lerios; John D’Andrea; Allen Ett
THE JACKIE THOMAS SHOW: Series; Producer: Tom Arnold; Rosanne Arnold; Lorimar Television; Composer: W.G. “Snuffy” Walden
JANE WHITNEY: Series; Producer: Cathy Chermol; Telepictures Productions; Composer: Brian Eddolls
JENNY JONES: Series; Producer: David Salzman; Telepictures Productions; Composer: Jenny Jones
THE JOHN LARROQUETTE SHOW: Series; Producer: Witt/Thomas; Witt-Thomas Productions; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: David Cassidy; David Schwartz; Bruce Miller
KNOTS LANDING: Series; Producer: Michael Filerman; David Jacobs; Lorimar Television; Composer: Jerrold Immel; Ron Grant; Lance Rubin; Christopher Klatman; Craig Huxley; Bruce Miller; Larry Riley;; Joel Rosenbaum; Joey Carbone; Peter Himmelman; Jeff Victor; Dana Kaproff; Al Kasha; Joel Hirschorn
ROOM FOR TWO: Series; Producer: Linda Lavin; Marty Litke; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: David Shire
STEP BY STEP: Series; Producer: Miller/Boyett; Lorimar Television/Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Gary Boren; Steve Chesne; Jesse Frederick; Bennett Salvay
TIME TRAX: Series; Producer: Harve Bennett; Gary Nardino Productions; Warner Bros. Television; Composer: Gary McDonald; Laurie Stone
THE WILD WEST: Series; Producer: Douglas Netter; Telepictures Productions; Composer: John McEuen
AMERICAN DETECTIVES: Series; Producer: David Simons; Orion Television/Lorimar Television; Composer: David Kurtz; Jim Covell; Barry Goldberg; John Keller
BATTLING FOR BABY: Movie; Producer: Frank von Zerneck; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Mark Snow
5 UP 2 DOWN: Pilot; Producer: Winifred Hervy-Stallworth; Orion Television; Composer: Steve Tyrell
THE GREAT LOS ANGELES EARTHQUAKE: Movie; Producer: Robert Sertner; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: David Shire
SHADOW OF A DOUBT : Movie; Producer: David Rosemont; Universal/Hallmark; Composer: Allyn Ferguson
SURVIVE THE SAVAGE SEA: Mini Series; Producer: Frank von Zerneck; Warner Brothers; Composer: Fred Karlin
THE WATER ENGINE: Movie; Producer: Don Borchers; TNT; Composer: Alaric Jans
WHITE HOT: THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF THELMA TODD: Movie; Producer: Robert Sertner; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Mark Snow
WOMAN WITH A PAST: Movie; Producer: Robert Sertner; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Don Davis
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY: Movie; Producer: Julie Weitz; TNT; Composer: Stanley Clarke
THE KENNEDYS OF MASSACHUSETTS : Mini Series; Producer: Edgar J. Scherick; Orion Television; Composer: David Shire
MAN AGAINST THE MOB: THE CHINATOWN MURDERS : Movie; Producer: Frank von Zerneck; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Artie Kane
MENU FOR MURDER : Movie; Producer: Robert Sertner; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Ron Ramin
OPPOSITES ATTRACT : Movie; Producer: Frank von Zerneck; von Zerneck/Sertner Films; Composer: Mark Snow
RETURN TO GREEN ACRES : Movie; Producer: Jerry Golod; Orion Television; Composer: Dan Foliart
WIOU: Series; Producer: Scott Brazil; Orion Television; Composer: Gary Chang
LITTLE MAN TATE Feature Film; Producer: Scott Rudin; Orion Pictures; Composer: Mark Isham
MERMAIDS : Feature Film; Producer: Patrick Palmer; Orion Pictures; Composer: Jack Nitzsche
EQUAL JUSTICE: Series / Producer: Thomas Carter; Orion Television; Composer: Joseph Vitarelli
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Mini Series; Producer: Edgar J. Scherick; Saban/Scherick Productions; Composer: John Addison
SCRIPT AND SCORE: Musical Theater Producer: Bob Banner Bob Banner/SMU; Composer: David Sibley; Steve Kaminski
THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES: Series; Producer: Rick Rosner; Orion Television; Composer: Stormy Sachs
DAKOTA: Feature Film; Producer: Kuntz Brothers; Miramax Films; Composer: Chris Christian
*denotes Emmy nomination