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Important stories for working songwriters: Billboard highlights the music that made the 2012 SuperBowl ads. The New York Times looks at the relationship between songs and the politicians who use them. The iHeartRadio app now includes college stations, and Rolling Stone helps spread the good news. Cloud music’s future was discussed at midem 2012 in Cannes, and for those of us unable to fly…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.06.12
2012 Golden Globe Nominations Go to BMI Composers
Legends and new talents stand side-by-side in BMI’s elite list of nominees for the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Iconic composer John Williams earned a nod in the Best Original Score for a Motion Picture field in recognition of his music for the acclaimed War Horse. Williams is joined in the category by Atticus Ross, Ludovic Bource and Abel Korzeniowski. Last year’s winner…
From News, posted 1.04.12
David Arnold Receives Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & TV Awards
BMI staged its annual Film/TV Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. During the invitation-only gala, BMI celebrated 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. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President, Film/TV Relations, the ceremony also featured the presentation of the Richard…
From News, posted 5.19.11
Composer David Arnold to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards
Ceremony Slated for May 18 in Los Angeles BMI will present its Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement to David Arnold at the annual BMI Film & Television Awards, slated for Wednesday, May 18 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will salute the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network…
From News, posted 4.18.11
BMI Reports Increased Revenues for 2010
BMI has announced that it generated more than $917 million in revenues for its 2010 fiscal year ended June 30, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital Services®, LLC. The company also announced distributable royalties of more than $789 million for the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. With more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher affiliates, BMI is the world’s largest music copyright organization. BMI’s long-term focus on revenue…
From News, posted 9.13.10
BMI Presents 13th Annual Conductors Workshop Series
BMI continued to celebrate the art of conducting by hosting a six-day Conductors’ Workshop, taught by BMI Classic Contribution Award winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman. Eight BMI composers were selected to participate in the 13th annual workshop, where they honed the craft of conducting, from the fundamentals of multi-meter scores to conducting to picture with a 32-piece orchestra. All classes were taught at The Musicians Union…
From News, posted 8.17.10
Rachel Portman Receives Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & TV Music Awards
Terence Blanchard Receives Classic Contribution Award at Ceremony May 19 in Los Angeles BMI staged its annual Film/TV Music Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. During the black-tie, invitation-only gala, BMI saluted 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. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del…
From News, posted 5.20.10
Composer Rachel Portman to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards
Terence Blanchard to Receive Classic Contribution Award at Ceremony Slated for May 19 in Los Angeles BMI will present the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement to Rachel Portman at the annual BMI Film & Television Awards, slated for Wednesday, May 19 in Los Angeles. Portman will make history as she becomes the first woman composer to receive the honor. Staged at the…
From News, posted 4.19.10
Toby Sandoval’s Mind-Bending Diversity
It's not every day that a classically trained composer, arranger and jazz enthusiast successfully works in traditional genres like Regional Mexican music while he simultaneously crosses over into different styles, and yet, this is exactly what Toby Sandoval has accomplished. Throughout the years, he has worked predominantly behind the scenes as a pianist and/or musical director with a diverse slew of stars including pop darling Paulina Rubio. Born in Veracruz,…
From MusicWorld, posted 1.08.10
61st Annual Emmy Awards Honor BMI Composers
BMI composers celebrated another strong year of television music with resounding wins at the 2009 Emmy Awards, held Sunday, September 20 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. William Ross, John Kimbrough and Rob Schrab shared the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics win for creating Hugh Jackman’s pace-setting opening number for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Serial award-winning composer, arranger, and…
From News, posted 9.21.09
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