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12th Annual Conducting Workshop Continues Acclaimed BMI Tradition

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BMI continued to celebrate and nurture the art of conducting musical scores through its 12th annual Conducting for the Film Composer Workshop, taught by BMI Classic Contribution Award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman. Kicking off July 21 and concluding on August 1, the six-day course developed the conducting skills of eight hand-picked BMI composers during classes at The Musicians Union on Vine in Los Angeles. The exemplary…


From News, posted 8.13.09

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music

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David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations Vice President Doreen Ringer Ross, the black-tie…


From News, posted 5.21.09

Robert Redford’s Zoom Serves as Setting for Annual BMI Sundance Dinner

BMI Vice President of Film/TV Doreen Ringer Ross hosted an intimate combination of camaraderie and fine dining at restaurant Zoom during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The annual dinner encourages Sundance composers, directors, and film executives to enjoy an evening of relaxation and conversation in a uniquely cozy setting. Pictured are (l-r): Against the Current director Peter Callahan and the film's composer


From News, posted 1.27.09

BMI’s Snowball at Sundance Tackles Live-Image Scoring

BMI hosted its sixth annual Sundance Snowball music showcase at the Sundance Film Festival Wednesday, January 21. The event introduced an interactive performance element to the festival, as the evening celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sundance Composers Lab. The show initially adopted a party atmosphere, thanks to DJ Thomas Golubic, but segued into a collaborative musical experience spurred by Rolfe Kent’s “Magnificent Howling…


From News, posted 1.23.09

Roundtable Discussion Hosted by BMI Delights Attendees of 2009 Sundance Film Festival

BMI hosted the eleventh annual Sundance Film Festival composer/director roundtable, entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” on Wednesday, January 21 at the Kimball Art Center. Focusing on the dialog and relationship between composer and director, the panel is a cornerstone discussion at the festival on the role of music in film. Topics discussed included the formula for creating a successful film score and the foundation and development of an…


From News, posted 1.22.09

BMI Sundance Events Include ‘Creative Process’ Roundtable, Snowball

BMI and the Sundance Film Festival will present two events at this year’s festival on Wednesday, January 21. The 11th annual composer/director roundtable, entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” will be held on January 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while the sixth annual Sundance Snowball will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Both events will take place at the Sundance House at the Kimball Art Center…


From News, posted 1.07.09

Consecutive Successes At Three Day BMI-Sponsored ‘Songs, Shorts, And Scores’ Workshop

BMI proudly sponsored “Songs, Shorts and Scores,” a unique three-day composer showcase at the Mbar (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood 90038). Held three consecutive Mondays in August, the workshop paired an established film and television composer with three up-and-coming composers. Attendees were treated to performances from a newly formed quartet and emerging talent, along with an intimate look at the processes behind film scoring. Monday, August 4 featured composer/BMI Icon,…


From News, posted 8.28.08

BMI Conducting Workshop Celebrates Ten Years of Honing Talent

BMI’s Conducting Workshop recently celebrated 10 years of teaching composers the art of conducting musical scores. BMI Classic Contribution Award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman once again led the program. Conducting for the Film Composer is a two-week course taught by Richman and designed for eight BMI composers who seek to refine their conducting skills. The class is taught at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47…


From News, posted 7.27.07

BMI Composers Score Primetime Emmy Nods

BMI composers scored multiple nominations in key music categories for the 59th Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards. The awards, which celebrate excellence in national prime-time programming, will be held Saturday, September 8 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. BMI’s composers scored a notable 20 nominations, ranging from Outstanding Music Direction to Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. Two-time Emmy-winner Jeff Beal garnered two nods for…


From News, posted 7.23.07

BMI Conducting Workshop Begins 10th Year

Celebrating ten years of teaching composers the art of conducting musical scores, the BMI Conducting Workshop will kick off in Los Angeles on June 5 with recent BMI Classic Contribution award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman once again leading the program. “Conducting for the Film Composer” is a two-week course taught by Richman, designed for eight BMI composers who wish to refine their conducting skills. The class…


From News, posted 5.27.07

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