Resources

Rentals & Purchase

Rental & Leasing Info

Please direct all inquiries regarding the purchase of Mr. Bernstein’s music to: Paul Lavender at Hal Leonard Publishing

Titles currently include:

To Kill A Mockingbird
Magnificent Seven
The Great Escape

For rentals, please contact: Peter Bernstein

Music

Many Bernstein titles are available for purchase. We recommend checking with the following sources for availability:

Amazon

Extensive catalog of CDs new and used, and even some vinyl. Also includes publications about and by Elmer Bernstein.

Ebay

Rare original LPs, new and used CDs, and even cassettes and reels!

Intrada

Special collections, limited editions, and complete track listings for all titles.

iTunes

Wide selection of soundtracks available for purchase and download, as well as great source for listening to samples.

Contact

For more information, or specific inquiries regarding rentals and purchase, please use the contact form below.

Elmer Bernstein, Film Composer

An Authorized Biography by Peter M. Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein is a true American story whose life was as fearless and colorful as his many iconic film scores. In this new hardbound release, Peter M. Bernstein gives his behind-the-scenes perspective on this fascinating figure who gave us some of the world’s most memorable film scores throughout a 54-year career as a Hollywood composer. […]

The Elmer Bernstein Collection

Unlike any previously available compilation, The Elmer Bernstein Collection is a songbook anthology that includes all of the classic themes from the composer’s 50-plus years in films and television. […]

Overhearing Film Music

Conversations with Screen Composers by John Caps

From the history of film scoring and its pioneers, to the innovative composers whose music is as memorable as the movies themselves, John Caps takes the reader into the art and craft of making music for movies. […]

The Bernstein Collection—Now on CD!

Hear Bernstein Favorites Played as Solo Piano Parts

All 45 piano parts from The Elmer Bernstein Collection are now available as three distinct digital CDs performed by Korean pianist Joohyun Park and available through Amazon Music.

All Things Bernstein

The USC Collection

Elmer Bernstein’s lifelong commitment to musical education continues at the USC Cinematic Arts Library, where Bernstein’s vast archive of original scores, papers, photos, film and more is housed, maintained and accessible by request.

On the Web

Interviews, Music, Tributes and Remberances

A global compilation of videos commemorating Elmer Bernstein’s many contributions to film, music and life.

Elmer Bernstein - The Official Site