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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 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 Conducting Workshop Begins 10th Year

Celebrating ten years of teaching composers the art of conducting musical scores, the BMI Conducting Workshop will kick off in Los Angeles on June 5 with recent BMI Classic Contribution award-winner, conductor and composer Lucas Richman once again leading the program. “Conducting for the Film Composer” is a two-week course taught by Richman, designed for eight BMI composers who wish to refine their conducting skills. The class…


From News, posted 5.27.07

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 Kicks Off 6th Annual Conducting Workshop

The BMI Conducting Workshop kicked off its sixth year on July 7. "Conducting for the Film Composer," a two-week course taught by conductor and composer Lucas Richman, is being taught at two Los Angeles locations this year: the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 and Bovard Auditorium at USC.  


From News, posted 7.15.03

Randy Edelman, Merv Griffin, Eminem Among Honorees at BMI Film/TV Awards

BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from this year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable television shows at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston along with BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations Doreen Ringer Ross, who…


From News, posted 5.14.03

BMI Salutes Emmy Nominees

BMI was a sponsor of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Society of Composers and Lyricists' champagne reception for this year’s Prime Time Emmy nominees and Day Time Emmy winners. Shown at the reception with some of this year’s nominees and winners are (l to r, back row): Lolita Ritmanis, Daytime Emmy winner, “Batman Beyond”; Michael McCuistion,…


From News, posted 9.05.01

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