I am an established composer/orchestrator/arranger/pianist/bassist/conductor and copyist based in New York City, with extensive work in film, jingles and TV, and I have written arrangements for high-profile recording artists such as David Byrne and Natalie Merchant among others. My specialty is writing for orchestra both large and small and orchestra simulation using available sample technology. I bring a good ear and a lot of passion to every assignment. Notable credits include the American Idol season 12 finale string arrangement, 10 brass arrangements for David Byrne & St. Vincent’s Love This Giant, the orchestration of Claude Debussy’s Symphony in B minor released on NAXOS, Natalie Merchant’s pops concerts arrangement and musical director, and the arrangement & orchestration of John Adams’ Short Ride In A Fast Machine for Lincoln Center with special permission from the composer.

Tony Finno

I am an established composer/orchestrator/arranger/pianist/bassist/conductor and copyist based in New York City, with extensive work in film, jingles and TV, and I have written arrangements for high-profile recording artists such as David Byrne and Natalie Merchant among others. My specialty is writing for orchestra both large and small and orchestra simulation using available sample technology. I bring a good ear and a lot of passion to every assignment. Notable credits include the American Idol season 12 finale string arrangement, 10 brass arrangements for David Byrne & St. Vincent’s Love This Giant, the orchestration of Claude Debussy’s Symphony in B minor released on NAXOS, Natalie Merchant’s pops concerts arrangement and musical director, and the arrangement & orchestration of John Adams’ Short Ride In A Fast Machine for Lincoln Center with special permission from the composer.

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I am an established composer/orchestrator/arranger/pianist/bassist/conductor and copyist based in New York City, with extensive work in film, jingles and TV, and I have written arrangements for high-profile recording artists such as David Byrne and Natalie Merchant among others.

My specialty is writing for orchestra both large and small and orchestra simulation using available sample technology. I bring a good ear and a lot of passion to every assignment. Notable credits include the American Idol season 12 finale string arrangement, 10 brass arrangements for David Byrne & St. Vincent’s Love This Giant, the orchestration of Claude Debussy’s Symphony in B minor released on NAXOS, Natalie Merchant’s pops concerts arrangement and musical director, and the arrangement & orchestration of John Adams’ Short Ride In A Fast Machine for Lincoln Center with special permission from the composer.

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AFM Local 802 NY Membership
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Voting member, The Recording Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Member, AFM Local 802 NY
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Voting Member, The Recording Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other
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