Jonathan Allentoff's Music
Jonathan Allentoff is a nationally acclaimed conductor, composer, performer, clinician, and educator. He holds a Master of Arts degree specializing in Music, Interdisciplinary Arts, Education, and Technology with Honors from Stony Brook University’s School of Professional Development.
He received the Dr. Deborah C. Hecht Award for his MA thesis, “The Positive Cultural Impact of Community Orchestras.” He also holds a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in Interdisciplinary Arts and Music from The College at Brockport, State University of New York.
In addition to serving as the founder and manager of Allentoff Music, he holds positions as the founding music director of the Brockport Symphony and Temple Beth El Orchestras, music director of the GPAS Greece Community Orchestra, associate conductor, principal arranger, and principal viola for the Brighton Symphony Orchestra, President of the Greece Performing Arts Society, strings instructor at Hillel Community Day School, and composition mentor for the LA Inception Orchestra.
Jonathan conducted his film score and popular song arrangements at the 2022 ASMAC Summer Concert celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Warner Bros. at Evergreen Studios in Burbank and conducted and performed with the Flight 584 Big Band at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. He was invited to present a multimedia workshop on popular music and silent films at the 2022 APME National Conference at the Detroit Institute of Music Education. He serves as a conducting clinician and principal viola for the NYSSMA/NYASTA Directors' Orchestra in Albany.
Jonathan’s works and licensed arrangements have been performed by ensembles across the globe. He was recently commissioned to write custom arrangements for the Pittsburgh, Knoxville, Muncie, Salina, and Vermont Symphony Orchestras and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Jonathan serves on the Executive Board of NYASTA and the LA Inception Orchestra Board of Directors, and he is honored to be an esteemed listee in Marquis Who's Who in America 2021 and a Marquis Who's Who Top Artist. His commercial soundtracks distributed in partnership with Songtradr are available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. He is an active member of the following:
Association for Popular Music Education (APME)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC)
American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
New York ASTA (New York Chapter - American String Teachers Association)
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Film and Television Arrangements,
Commercial Soundtracks,
and New Custom Film Scores
by Jonathan Allentoff
A Bicycle Built for Two for String Orchestra
A Bicycle Built for Two was composed by the great American songwriter Harry Dacre. This string orchestra arrangement by Jonathan Allentoff is based on the original composition which is now in public domain.
2 Minutes
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A Child is Born for Voice & Orchestra
By Thad Jones, Alec Wilder
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Officially Licensed from Ludlow Music, Inc.
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
A Thousand Miles from Home for Violin and Piano
Music by Stephen Foster
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Download Edition $10.99; Printed Edition $10.99
Be a Santa
For Voice and Orchestra (Solo Voice, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, Tuba, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Please note: The vocal part is optional.
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Jule Styne
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Officially Licensed from the Stratford Music Corporation (ASCAP) and Alfred Publishing
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Blackberry Winter for Flute and Orchestra
For Flute and Orchestra (Solo Flute, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, Tuba, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Words and Music by Alec Wilder and Loonis McGlohon
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
4 Minutes
Officially Licensed from Ludlow Music, Inc.
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Carolina in the Morning for String Orchestra
Carolina in the Morning is a wonderful song that was originally premiered in the Broadway musical, The Passing Show of 1922. This Tin Pan Alley hit was composed by the American songwriting team of Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. This string orchestra arrangement by Jonathan Allentoff is based on the original composition which is now in public domain.
3 Minutes
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Chanukah Divertimento for
Symphony Orchestra
Composed by Jonathan Allentoff
Includes Chanukah O Chanukah, Maoz Tsur (Rock of Ages), and Mi Y'malel
3 minutes
Performed by Orchestras Across the Country
Normal Price : Download Edition $39.99; Printed Edition $54.99
Chanukah Festival Medley for
Symphony Orchestra
Composed by Jonathan Allentoff
Includes: I Have a Little Dreidle, Mi Y'malel, Chanukah, Chanukah, Chanukah O Chanukah, and Maoz Tsur (Rock of Ages)
3 minutes
Performed by Orchestras Across the Country
Instrumentation: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass, Timpani, and Cymbals
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Divertimento on Hanerot Halalu for Violin & Orchestra
Composed by Jonathan Allentoff
Based on the traditional Chanukah song Hanerot Halalu
4 minutes
Instrumentation: Solo Violin, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Bells, Percussion, Tuba, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass
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Divertimento for Two Violins and String Orchestra
Composed by Jonathan Allentoff, the Divertimento for Two Violins and Orchestra features Baroque and Romantic elements combined with a cadenza for the two solo violins.
6 Minutes
Performed in Concert by the Pittsford Mendon High School Orchestra at American University in Washington D.C. and at the 2008 NYSSMA Convention in Rochester, NY
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Erie Canal Portrait
Celebrate the Erie Canal Bicentennial with Jonathan Allentoff's Erie Canal Portrait!
8 minutes
In three movements:
1. From Vision to Destiny
2. The Empire Builder
3. A Lasting Legacy
Instrumentation: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Percussion, Strings
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It Comes Around the Same Time Each Year
Written by Van Alexander and Lee Hale
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Officially Licensed from Baremore Music and the Criterion Music Corp./Universal Music
Available in Three Versions:
Voice and Orchestra (Solo Voice, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, Tuba, Percussion, Bells, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Chorus and Orchestra (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, Tuba, Percussion, Bells, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Chorus and Piano (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Piano)
Voice and Orchestra Download Edition $49.99; Voice and Orchestra Printed Edition $49.99; Chorus and Orchestra Download Edition $49.99; Chorus and Orchestra Printed Edition $49.99; Chorus and Piano Download Edition $49.99; Chorus and Piano Printed Edition $49.99
It's a Great Feeling for String Orchestra
It's a Great Feeling is an Academy Award nominated song from the 1949 movie, "It's a Great Feeling." This song was composed by the legendary American songwriting team of Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. This three minute string orchestra arrangement by Jonathan Allentoff is officially licensed by Allentoff Music from Warner Brothers and Alfred Publishing.
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Light the Hanukkah Lights
Allentoff Music is excited to announce the release of the new Hanukkah song, "Light the Hanukkah Lights" with music by Jonathan Allentoff and lyrics by Michael Allentoff.Sheet Music Editions: Vocal/Piano and Voice, Piano, and Strings
Key of G Minor
The recording featuring vocalist Lisa Waltzer is available on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and other music platforms.
Vocal/Piano Download Edition $9.99; Vocal/Piano Printed Edition $14.99; Voice, Piano, and Strings Download Edition $49.99; Voice, Piano, and Strings Printed Edition $49.99
Merry Christmas for Voice
and Orchestra
Performed by Judy Garland in MGM's "In the Good Old Summertime"
By Fred Spielman and Janice Torre
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Key of D
Instrumentation: Voice, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Percussion, Bells, Harp, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass
Officially licensed from MGM, Alfred Publishing, and Warner Bros.
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Never Never Land for Voice
and Orchestra
From "Peter Pan"
By Jule Styne, Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Key of F
Instrumentation: Voice, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass
Officially licensed from Hal Leonard
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
O Holy Night
For Voice and Orchestra (Solo Voice, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Bells, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Key of C
By Adolphe Adam
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
6 Minutes
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On Moonlight Bay for String Orchestra
Moonlight Bay was featured in the 1951 movie, "On Moonlight Bay." This musical treasure was composed by the great American songwriting team of Edward Madden and Percy Wenrich who were both elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame from the National Academy of Popular Music. This three minute string orchestra arrangement by Jonathan Allentoff is officially licensed by Allentoff Music from Warner Brothers and Alfred Publishing.
Download Edition $29.99; Printed Edition $29.99
People for Voice and Orchestra
Performed by Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl"
By Jule Styne and Bob Merrill
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Key of Bb Major
Instrumentation: Voice, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass
Officially licensed from Alfred Publishing and Chappell & Co. Inc.
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Pure Imagination
Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Officially Licensed from Taradam Music
Available in Three Versions: String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Voice and Symphony Orchestra
String Orchestra Download Edition $49.99; String Orchestra Printed Edition $49.99; Symphony Orchestra Download Edition $49.99; Symphony Orchestra Printed Edition $49.99; Voice and Symphony Orchestra Download Edition $49.99; Voice and Symphony Orchestra Printed Edition $49.99
Rhapsody on Chanukah Themes for Violin and Orchestra
By Jonathan Allentoff
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Romance in 7/4
By Jonathan Allentoff
For String Orchestra
Instrumentation: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass
3 Minutes
As featured in ASMAC's 7/4 Showcase
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
The First Noel
For Voice and Orchestra (Solo Voice, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Bells, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Key of D
Traditional
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
3 Minutes
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Thousand Islands Suite for String Orchestra
By Jonathan Allentoff
8 Minutes
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Two Celtic Pieces for Pennywhistle and Orchestra
Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Performed at the Hochstein Performance Hall
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra
By Maurice Ravel - Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Instrumentation: Solo Violin, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello and Bass
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $79.99
We'll Be Together at Christmas
Allentoff Music is excited to announce the release of the new Christmas song, "We'll Be Together at Christmas" with music by Jonathan Allentoff and lyrics by Michael Allentoff.
Sheet Music Editions: Vocal/Piano/Guitar and Voice, Piano, and Strings
Key of D Major
Listen to the recording featuring vocalist Michael DeLuca on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and other music platforms
Vocal/Piano/Guitar Download Edition $9.99; Vocal/Guitar/Piano Printed Edition $14.99; Voice, Piano, and Strings Download Edition $49.99; Voice, Piano, and Strings Printed Edition $49.99
Yankee Doodle (Souvenir d'Amerique) for Violin and Strings
By Henri Vieuxtemps - Arranged by Jonathan Allentoff
Instrumentation: Solo Violin, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Download Edition $49.99; Printed Edition $49.99
Jonathan Allentoff's Licensed Arrangements
Released in Partnership with Sheet Music Plus
American Idol Theme for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Barry Stone, Julian Gingell, and Cathy Dennis, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Bentley's Theme from Bachelor Father for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Conrad Salinger, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
The Brady Bunch Theme for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Sherwood Schwartz and Frank Devol, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Cavatina for Guitar and String Ensemble/Orchestra
Stanley Myers, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Cheer Up, Charlie for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Climb Ev'ry Mountain for Solo Viola
Rodgers and Hammerstein, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Do You Want to Build a Snowman for Voice and Orchestra
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Theme from Elf for Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra
John Debney, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Theme from Family Guy for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Walter Murphy, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Feliz Navidad for Brass Ensemble
Jose Feliciano, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Green Acres Theme for Violin and Cello
Vic Mizzy, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Also available for Clarinet and Viola
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for Voice and Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra
Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and at the Sydney Opera House
Hollywood And The Stars for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Elmer Bernstein, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
I Got Out Of Bed On The Right Side for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Johnny Mercer and Arthur Schwartz
I’ll Be Home for Christmas for Voice and Chamber Ensemble/Orchestra
Kim Gannon and Walter Kent, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Ithaca from The Manhattan Project for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Philippe Sarde, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Look for the Silver Lining for Solo Viola
Jerome Kern, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Selections from Lonely Hearts for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Conrad Salinger, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Lovesick for Piano and String Ensemble/Orchestra
Philippe Sarde, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Lux Aeterna for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Clinton Mansell, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Music from MGM's National Velvet for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Herbert Stothart, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Nearer My God to Thee for String Orchestra
Mason, Bissell, and Adams, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' (from Oklahoma) for Violin and Viola
Rodgers and Hammerstein, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Also available for Clarinet and Viola
Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) for Violin and Viola
Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Also available for Clarinet and Viola
Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) for Vocal Ensemble
Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Patty Duke Theme for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Sid Ramin, Bob Welles, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Selections from Scarlet Coat for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Conrad Salinger, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Some Enchanted Evening for Voice and String Ensemble/Orchestra
Rodgers and Hammerstein, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Take Me Out to the Ball Game for String Orchestra
Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Those Were the Days (Theme from All in the Family) for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Theme from To Kill a Mockingbird for Clarinet and Viola
Elmer Bernstein, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Tomorrow (from Annie) for Voice and Orchestra
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Tomorrow (from Annie) for Voice and String Ensemble/Orchestra
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
Viva La Vida for Vocal Ensemble
Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
While We're Young for Viola and Piano
Morty Palitz, William Engvick, and Alec Wilder, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
White Christmas for String Ensemble/Orchestra
Irving Berlin, arr. Jonathan Allentoff
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