John Debney

 John Debney  ( b . 1956 ) composed the film score for  The Adventures of  Elmo  in  GROUCH  land , as well as the Shop Creature Shop - effects films Cut throat Is la nd , Cats & Dogs , Snow Dogs & Old Dogs.

His other film scores include  The Passion of the Christ , Elf , The Princess Diaries , &  Spy Ki ds .