Ron Ramin


Ronald "Ron" Ramin is an American composer for television, film, and concert music. He has composed musical scores for more than 250 hours of U.S. network television programming, including 20 prime-time television series and more than 30 original movies and miniseries. Ramin is now focused primarily on concert music composition.
Ramin is the son of composer and orchestrator Sid Ramin.

Early life and education

Ramin was born and raised in New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where he studied privately with composer Milton Babbitt. During his time at Princeton, he composed music for the university's musical comedy troupe, the Princeton Triangle Club.
After graduation, Ramin moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a film composer. He continued his musical education by studying privately with Albert Harris and Anthony Vazzana and William Kettering.

Television and film career

Ramin began his career composing for television and film. His thematic and orchestral approach to scoring earned him recognition throughout the industry. He has been presented with both BMI and ASCAP Film & Television Awards at their annual dinners.
In 1994, Ramin was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Composition for a Series for his work on the pilot episode of Christy. At the 18th CableACE Awards in 1996, he was awarded the prize in the category Best Original Score for his work on Disney Channel's Rent-a-Kid.

Selected television and film credits

Television Series:
Television Films and Movies:

Concert music career

In 2014, Ramin shifted his focus from television and film scoring to concert music composition. His symphonic suite Golden State of Mind depicts the beauty and drama of the California landscape and the diversity of its people in three movements: "Yosemite," "San Andreas," and "Olvera Street."
The first movement, originally titled "Greetings!," received its world premiere performance by the Marin Symphony conducted by Music Director Alasdair Neale in September 2014, at the symphony's annual outdoor concert.

SEVENTEEN

Following the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Ramin collaborated with librettist Portia Kamons to create SEVENTEEN, an artistic response to gun violence in America. The work focuses on young people channeling their grief and anger into activism, highlighting youth leadership on issues of racial, social and economic justice, environmental concerns, and mental health.
SEVENTEEN received its world premiere in November 2024 with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by music director Eric Jacobsen. Jamie Bernstein directed the young on-stage narrators in its initial performance.

Personal life

Ramin has been married to journalist and author Cathryn Jakobson Ramin since 1988. They have two adult sons and reside in Northern California. Ramin also spends considerable time in both Los Angeles and New York City.

Professional affiliations

Ramin is a former board member of the Society of Composers & Lyricists and is currently a writer and publisher member of ASCAP.

Awards and recognition