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 in clude  The Passion of t he Christ , Elf , The Princess Diaries , &  Spy Ki ds .