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New York Songwriters Circle Now Accepting Submissions for Songwriting Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) is currently accepting submissions for the organization’s 2009 Songwriting Contest. While each entry’s lyrics must be in English, NYSC encourages composers from all over the world, who create original tunes in every genre—and every musical gray area in between—to enter. 2008 2nd-place winner Gillian Grassie, a harpist, singer and BMI songwriter based in Philadelphia, has nothing but praise for the contest, and marvels over…
From News, posted 10.07.09
Ashley Monroe Shares Songs at BMI Office
Ashley Monroe stopped by the BMI offices in Los Angeles to greet and serenade staffers with a handful of songs from her catalogue of hits. Some of Ashley’s well crafted work can be heard on Carrie Underwood’s new album, Carnival Ride; The Little Willies, which included Norah Jones; and Kellie Pickler’s Small Town Girl. In addition, Ashley is also writing for…
From News, posted 5.16.08
New York Songwriters Circle Launches 2008 Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle is now accepting submissions from songwriters of all musical genres for its 2008 Songwriters Contest. Founded and directed by singer/songwriter Tina Shafer, The New York Songwriters Circle has been at the forefront of discovering top new songwriting talent for over 18 years. Writers who have appeared in the past include Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton,
From News, posted 5.16.08
Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Herbie Hancock Lead BMI Grammy Sweep
BMI songwriters, composers and artists made a historically impressive showing February 10 at the 2008 Grammys as they swept the most elite categories of music’s biggest night. Neo-soul chanteuse Amy Winehouse claimed five trophies, including Record, Song and Best New Artist of the Year, while Mark Ronson received Producer of the Year recognition for his stunning work on Winehouse’s Back to Black. Progressive rapper…
From News, posted 2.11.08
Harris Scores ‘Hottest’ Movie Soundtrack
The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL), in conjunction with BMI, held coast-to-coast screenings of The Hottest State, held at the Directors Guild both in Los Angeles (July 31) and New York (August 7). The film written and directed by Ethan Hawke, features a soundtrack composed by Grammy-winning BMI singer/songwriter Jesse Harris. A Q&A on the process of creating the songs, featuring Harris, Argentinean singer Rocha and…
From News, posted 8.14.07
New York Songwriters Circle 2007 Contest Underway
The New York Songwriters Circle, home to such artists and writers as Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb, Jesse Harris and many more, is now accepting submissions for its 2007 Songwriting Contest. Vanessa Carlton Lisa Loeb Jesse Harris Founded and directed by singer/songwriter Tina Shafer, The New…
From News, posted 7.31.07
Industry Great Arif Mardin Dies at 74
Internationally renowned producer/arranger and BMI songwriter Arif Mardin passed away June 25 from pancreatic cancer. He was 74. In a career that lasted more than four decades, Mardin collected numerous awards, including 12 Grammys, and his many recordings earned him more than 40 gold and platinum albums. Honored by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with a Trustee Award for Lifetime…
From News, posted 6.26.06
‘Honor’ Shows Foo Fighters at Their Finest
The Foo Fighters‘ career has been, as even its members concede, an unlikely one. Starting out with a handful of self-recorded demos never meant for release, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl has grown the group into one of rock’s most energizing and accessible acts, scoring Best Rock Album Grammys for two consecutive releases (1999’s There Is Nothing Left to Lose and…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.02.06
Jazz Composers Workshop to Showcase New Works at Annual Concert July 6
The highly lauded BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, now in its second decade, will highlight the best of new jazz compositions created during the last year at its 18th Annual Summer Showcase Concert. The concert is free to the public, and will be held on Thursday, July 6 at Merkin Concert Hall (Abraham Goodman House at 129 West 67th Street) at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature…
From News, posted 6.01.06
5th Annual JAM Celebration Honors Jazz Pioneers
Jazz Appreciation Month, or JAM for short, kicked off this April with a special fifth anniversary ceremony held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by BMI and presented by the Smithsonian, the annual, month-long celebration pays tribute to this living art form by raising awareness of jazz and its history through performances, dance, film, programs and displays at the museum.…
From News, posted 4.27.06
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