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12th Annual Conducting Workshop Continues Acclaimed BMI Tradition

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BMI continued to celebrate and nurture the art of conducting musical scores through its 12th annual Conducting for the Film Composer Workshop, taught by BMI Classic Contribution Award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman. Kicking off July 21 and concluding on August 1, the six-day course developed the conducting skills of eight hand-picked BMI composers during classes at The Musicians Union on Vine in Los Angeles. The exemplary…


From News, posted 8.13.09

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music

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David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored 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 tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations Vice President Doreen Ringer Ross, the black-tie…


From News, posted 5.21.09

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film and Television Music

Christopher Young Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Peter Golub Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored 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 May 21 at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO…


From News, posted 5.21.08

BMI Conducting Workshop Celebrates Ten Years of Honing Talent

BMI’s Conducting Workshop recently celebrated 10 years of teaching composers the art of conducting musical scores. BMI Classic Contribution Award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman once again led the program. Conducting for the Film Composer is a two-week course taught by Richman and designed for eight BMI composers who seek to refine their conducting skills. The class is taught at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47…


From News, posted 7.27.07

BMI Composers Score Daytime Emmys

BMI composers and lyricists were awarded Emmys in key music categories at the Daytime Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles on June 14. BMI’s winners included: Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series: Guiding Light Gary Deinstadt, music director Billy Barber, music director/composer Ron Komie, composer Danny Pelfrey, composer David Traugh, composer Outstanding Original Song: Passions


From News, posted 6.26.07

BMI Conducting Workshop Completes Ninth Year

The BMI Conducting Workshop recently completed its ninth year at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Hollywood, Calif. "Conducting for the Film Composer" is a two-week course taught by conductor/composer Lucas Richman and coordinated by BMI's Ray Yee, Senior Director of Film/Television Relations. Front Row (L-R):…


From News, posted 8.08.06

Ninth Annual BMI Conducting Workshop Kicks Off in L.A.

Marking its ninth year, the BMI Conducting Workshop kicked off in Los Angeles on July 20 with conductor and composer Lucas Richman once again at the helm. "Conducting for the Film Composer" is a two-week course taught by Richman and coordinated by Ray Yee, BMI's Senior Director of Film/Television Relations. The class is taught at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in…


From News, posted 7.27.06

8th Annual BMI Conducting Workshop Kicks Off Aug. 5 in LA

Lucas Richman Photo: Pittsburgh Symphony The BMI Conducting Workshop will kick off its eighth year on August 5 at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Hollywood, Ca. "Conducting for the Film Composer" is a two-week course taught by conductor/composer…


From News, posted 7.28.05

Composers Refine Skills at 7th Annual BMI Conducting Workshop

The BMI Conducting Workshop will kick off its seventh year on July 8. "Conducting for the Film Composer" is a two-week course taught by conductor and composer Lucas Richman and is coordinated by BMI's Director of Film/TV Relations Ray Yee. The class will be taught at the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Hollywood, Calif. The Workshop is designed for BMI composers who…


From News, posted 7.06.04

BMI Composers Top List of Creative Daytime Emmy Nominees

BMI composers top the list of nominees for the 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, announced March 4 by the National Television Academy live on NBC's The Today Show. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast during the 2003 calendar year. This year's ceremony will be broadcast live on NBC on Friday, May…


From News, posted 3.16.04

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