Todd Sheidenberger’s musical orchestrations are heard by millions around the world every day. As part of a team that includes Creator and Executive Producer Seth MacFarlane and Composer Walter Murphy, he keeps alive the art of traditional Hollywood film scoring, making orchestral music relevant and fresh for today’s audience.
Todd is a composer, orchestrator, arranger, and multi-woodwind instrumentalist who has worked in the Hollywood film and television industry for over 25 years. He has completed projects for many of the major studios, including FOX, Universal, Warner Brothers, and Disney.
He currently orchestrates for two of the most successful and longest-running series in television history, the prime-time network show “Family Guy” and the hit cable show “American Dad!”
Notable film projects include the Seth MacFarlane films “Ted” (which became the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time), and its sequel “Ted 2.”
As the winner of the prestigious BMI Pete Carpenter Film Scoring Fellowship, Todd was mentored by renowned television composer Mike Post.
Additionally, Todd has composed original music for several short films, a full-length ballet, and a variety of concert music. Highlights include arrangements for the prestigious Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and a live House of Blues show with the infamous Tony Clifton.