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Úbeda Film Music Festival Spotlights Leading Composers

The International Úbeda Film Music Festival celebrated the music of the movies in incomparable style for the sixth consecutive year July 14-18. Staged in Ciudad de Úbeda, Spain, the event revolved around numerous panel discussions, screenings, a three-day film music workshop and four breathtaking film music concerts. Featured guests included BMI composers Dave Grusin (On Golden Pond, The Goonies), Randy Edelman (Dragonheart, The Mummy…
Legendary Composer Lalo Schifrin Becomes SCL Ambassador
The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) held their 20th annual holiday dinner December 8 during which legendary BMI composer Lalo Schifrin and composer Hal David were honored by becoming the SCL’s newest Ambassadors, a title bestowed on composers and lyricists whose contributions to their profession have helped shape and redefine film, television, and game music standards. Additional Ambassadors include Dave Grusin, the Sherman…
BMI’s ‘Coffee Talk’ Serves a Refreshing Cup of Conversation
BMI Vice President Film/TV Los Angeles, Doreen Ringer Ross one again hosted BMI’s Coffee Talk session, one of many opportunities offered by the Los Angeles Film Festival. Featured at the 2008 installation of Coffee Talk were Dave Grusin and David Newman, two of today’s most prominent film composers. Staged Sunday, June 22 poolside at the W Hotel, the insightful discussion attracted a substantial crowd.…
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…
Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Norah Jones Top Grammy Nominees List
BMI songwriter/artists Sheryl Crow, Eminem and Norah Jones lead the list of nominees for this year's Grammy Awards with five nods each. Nominees were announced today (1/7) at a press conference at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 45th Grammy Awards will be held on February 23 at the Garden, and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 (ET/PT).
