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Miami Science Museum Partners with BMI for ‘Music Música’ Showcase October 22-25

BMI and the Miami Science Museum will present three musical events surrounding the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Music Música, October 22-25. Music Musica is a combination of two exhibits – “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” and “Music: Access All Areas” – that showcase music from cultural and scientific perspectives. As part of the exhibits, BMI has produced three unique concert events showcasing some of their diverse,…


From News, posted 10.16.08

Music Teachers Honored by Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

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The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF), a non-profit organization that supports music education programs in schools across the country, honored five outstanding teachers at the 5th Annual MHOF Teacher Awards, held recently at Carnegie Hall in New York City. BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross, who serves as MHOF Board president, was on hand at the event, which recognizes music teachers who best demonstrate the spirit and dedication of "Mr. Holland" portrayed…


From News, posted 4.30.07

Frances Preston Receives Golden Mike Award

BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston was honored on February 23 by the Broadcasters' Foundation with their prestigious Golden Mike Award. Preston, who is a long-time member of the Foundation's Board of Directors, was feted at a gala black-tie dinner held at The Plaza in New York City.


From News, posted 2.24.04

Michael Bolton

Shown congratulating BMI songwriter Michael Bolton on receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are BMI's Cheryl Dickerson, Bolton, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Ivanne Deneroff, Paige Sober and Linda Livingston.


From News, posted 8.28.02

BMI Salutes Rock ‘N Roll Past and Present at 50th Annual Pop Awards

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most performed songs during the 50th Annual BMI Pop Awards tonight, with superlatives reserved for Rob Thomas’s song “If You’re Gone,” songwriter Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down and Universal Music Publishing. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, handed out BMI Citations of Achievement to…


From News, posted 5.13.02

Zelma Redding

Zelma Redding, widow of Otis Redding, was presented with a Million-Air certificate commemorating seven million broadcast performances of the classic "(Sittin On) The Dock Of The Bay" by BMI during Georgia Music Week. Pictured at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame are (l to r)…


From News, posted 10.22.01

BMI’s Frances W. Preston Receives Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope

The City of Hope tonight honored BMI's Frances W. Preston with the medical center's highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award. The crystal figurine representing a family was presented to Preston by Warner Brothers Records President Phil Quartararo, last year's Spirit of Life honoree, at a gala dinner at the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. …


From News, posted 10.18.00

Performers Announced For City Of Hope Gala Honoring BMI’s Frances Preston

Michael Bolton, James Ingram and Jon Secada will perform at the City of Hope's annual Spirit of Life Award presentation to BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston at a gala dinner October 19 at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport. Producer/composer David Foster is serving as Musical Producer. The dinner, part of the Music…


From News, posted 10.11.00

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