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Joe Johnson Wins 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composer’s Competition

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Bassist Joe Johnson was honored as the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composer’s Competition grand prize winner on Sunday, October 11 during the 22nd annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C. The Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Gala Concert attracted a jaw-dropping collection of Blue Note Records recording artists, past and present,…


From News, posted 10.12.09

Mancini Institute to Honor Composer John Williams

Academy Award-winning BMI composer John Williams will be honored by the Henry Mancini Institute (HMI) at its 10th Anniversary Concert and Gala Celebration, set for June 17 at Hollywood's famed Kodak Theatre. Williams will receive the prestigious Hank Award for his distinguished contribution to American music. The event will star Tony Bennett and feature the HMI Orchestra, with…


From News, posted 5.22.06

BMI Announces 2004 Sundance Composers Lab Fellows

BMI is once again an anchor sponsor of the annual Sundance Institute Composers Lab, which marks its seventh year beginning July 20 and runs until August 4 in Sundance, Utah. BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Relations, returns as a founding advisor. This year's lab features Composers Lab Fellows Peter Fitzpatrick, Aiko Fukushima, Joseph Julian Gonzalez, Gary Louris, Raz Mesinai and Frank Macchia. During…


From News, posted 7.21.04

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Honors Music Teachers

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education programs in schools nationwide, presented its second annual music teacher awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 26. Five music teachers were selected from across the country to each receive a $10,000 prize in recognition of embracing the spirit and dedication of "Mr. Holland" portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss in the 1995 hit movie.…


From News, posted 4.06.04

Conyers, Kamen, Wright Honored by Music Educators, BMI

BMI joined music educators from around the nation in honoring three outstanding Americans and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for their support of music education. The Music Educators National Conference (MENC), representing more than 65,000 music educators, presented the organization’s coveted FAME Award to Congressman John Conyers Jr., BMI Composer Michael Kamen, and BMI Nashville songwriter/artist


From News, posted 3.07.02

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Holds lsquo;Friend-Raiser’

Music industry manager Ken Kragen and wife Cathy Worthington hosted a "Friend-Raiser" for the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting instrumental music nationwide. This unique event, held at Kragen and Worthington's home in Beverly Hills on October 24, was hosted by the Foundation Board, which includes Kragen, BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross who is Board President, Executive Director Felice Mancini and…


From News, posted 10.25.01

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