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Jon Schapiro Wins BMI Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Prize

The BMI Foundation has named jazz composer Jon Schapiro the winner of the 4th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Prize for his work, "A Bounce in Her Step." The $3,000 award, given to the writer of the best new work composed in the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, was presented during the Workshop's annual showcase concert at Merkin Hall on July 17. Schapiro…


From News, posted 7.31.03

Jamie Begian Named Winner of Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize

Big band leader and composer Jamie Begian has been named the winner of the second annual BMI Foundation/Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize for his piece, “Fuzzy Math.” The $3000 award, given to the writer of the best new work composed in the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, was presented during the Workshop’s annual Showcase Concert at Merkin Hall…


From News, posted 7.30.01

Inaugurates Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize

The BMI Foundation announced today that it will inaugurate a Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize, to be given annually to the writer of the best new jazz work composed each year in the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop. The first $3000 award will be presented during the Workshop's annual showcase concert at Merkin Hall on July 20, and includes a commission to write another piece to be premiered…


From News, posted 7.06.00

Rob Middleton Receives BMI Foundation / Jerry Harrington Jazz Composers Award

Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra Performs Tribute Concert Saxophonist, composer, teacher and Manhattan School of Music Masters candidate Rob Middleton was the recipient of the BMI Foundation/Jerry Harrington Jazz Composers Award, it was announced today by BMI, the performing rights organization that sponsors the award. The $2,000 prize was presented this evening during a tribute concert by the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra…


From News, posted 3.22.99

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