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David Fleming Named Recipient of Pete Carpenter Film Composing Fellowship

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Composer David Fleming, along with previously touted honoree Bryan Senti, was selected as the 2007 recipient of the 19th Annual BMI Foundation Pete Carpenter Fellowship. BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson originally announced the winners in May 2007, but due to the recent writers' strike, Fleming's visit and award presentation was postponed until this year. The Fellowship is open to aspiring…

From News, posted 4.25.08

John Williams Saluted by BMI Board at 60th Annual NAB Dinner

The Board of Directors of Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI) saluted legendary BMI composer John Williams on April 15 at its 60th annual dinner honoring the Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Hosted by BMI Board Chairman Jack Sander and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, the dinner was held at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas during the NAB convention.

From News, posted 4.17.08

Composer Christopher Young to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Ceremony Slated for May 21 in Los Angeles Prolific composer Christopher Young will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI's annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 21 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs.…

From News, posted 4.08.08

BMI Celebrates ‘Another Opening’

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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) pulled out all the stops to host “Another Opening, Another Show: A Celebration of Television Theme Music.” The event, held October 11 in the Leonard H. Goldman Theater at ATAS, paid tribute to such television musical legends as Earle Hagan (The Dick Van Dyke Show, Make Room For Daddy, That Girl), Mike Post (The Rockford Files, LAPD Blue, L.A.…

From News, posted 10.28.07

20th Annual Pete Carpenter Film Composer Fellowship Set

The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 20th annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship for aspiring film composers under the age of 35. The Fellowship was established by the BMI Foundation and Carpenter’s family, colleagues, and friends to honor the late co-composer of television themes and scores, including The A-Team, Magnum P.I., The Rockford Files, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hunter…

From News, posted 10.02.07

BMI Foundation Names Pete Carpenter Film Composing Fellowship Winners

Composers David Fleming and Bryan Senti are the winners of the 19th Annual BMI Foundation Pete Carpenter Fellowships, it was announced by BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson. The Fellowship, open to aspiring film and television composers under the age of 35, was established by the BMI Foundation and Carpenter's family, colleagues and friends to honor the late composer, whose credits…

From News, posted 5.27.07

George S. Clinton Receives Top BMI Film/TV Honor

Classic Contribution Award Goes to Conductor/Composer Lucas Richman BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations…

From News, posted 5.16.07

Mike Post Forms L.A. Blues Alliance

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Superstar BMI television composer Mike Post took a break from his busy production schedule to form the L.A. Blues Alliance, a nine-piece band also featuring award-winning BMI composer W.G. Snuffy Walden and BMI songwriter Keb Mo, along with Amy Keys, Bob Glaub, David Morgan, John Robinson, Mike Finnigan, Sonny Landreth, and Stan Behrens. Post, known for his hit themes from such…

From News, posted 4.29.07

George S. Clinton to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

Composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the BMI Film & Television Awards, to be held Wednesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series…

From News, posted 4.04.07

BMI Foundation Announces 18th Annual Pete Carpenter Film Composing Fellows

Composers John Kaefer and James Woodward have been named the winners of the 18th Annual Pete Carpenter Fellowships, it was announced by BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson. The Fellowship, open to aspiring film and television composers under the age of 35, was established by the BMI Foundation and Carpenter’s family, colleagues and friends to honor the late…

From News, posted 2.02.07

Pete Carpenter Fellowship Seeks Aspiring Film Composers

The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 19th Annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship for aspiring film composers under the age of 35. The Fellowship was established by the Foundation and Mr. Carpenter's family, colleagues and friends to honor the late co-composer of television themes and scores including The A-Team, Magnum P.I., The Rockford Files, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hunter and Riptide.…

From News, posted 11.01.06

BMI Film & Television Awards Salute Composers of Top Movie, TV, Cable Music

'Narnia' Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Classic Contribution Award Goes to Earle Hagen BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO

From News, posted 5.17.06

BMI Film/TV Awards to Honor ‘Narnia’ Composer Harry Gregson-Williams

BMI composer Harry Gregson-Williams will receive the 2006 Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement at the performing right organization's Film & Television Awards slated for Wednesday, May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. The award…

From News, posted 4.03.06

BMI Foundation Congratulates Carpenter Fellow Gregory Tripi

Congratulations to composer Gregory Tripi, winner of the BMI Foundation's 17th Annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship for aspiring film composers under the age of 35. Tripi will intern with renowned BMI TV composer Mike Post at his Burbank studio for several weeks, with the opportunity to meet other distinguished theatrical, film and TV composers. Winners also receive a $2000 stipend…

From News, posted 3.08.06

BMI Foundation Names 2005 Pete Carpenter Film Composing Fellow

Composer Gregory Tripi has been named the winner of the 17th Annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship, it was announced by BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson. The Fellowship, open to aspiring film and television composers under the age of 35, was established by the BMI Foundation and Carpenter's family, colleagues and friends to honor the late composer whose…

From News, posted 9.20.05

BMI Honors Composers of Top Movies, TV Shows and Cable Programs at 2005 Film/TV Awards

Composer Graeme Revell Receives Richard Kirk Award For Outstanding Career Achievement 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 network television series at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Del R.…

From News, posted 5.18.05

Graeme Revell to Receive Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement at BMI Film/TV Dinner

Composer Graeme Revell will be honored as the Richard Kirk Award recipient at the 2005 BMI Film/TV Awards to be held Wednesday, May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is given annually to a composer for his outstanding work and contributions in motion picture and television music. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers…

From News, posted 4.11.05

BMI Foundation Announces 17th Annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship

The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 17th annual Pete Carpenter Fellowship for aspiring film composers under the age of 35. The Fellowship was established by the BMI Foundation and Mr. Carpenter's family, colleagues, and friends to honor the late co-composer of television themes and scores including The A-Team, Magnum P.I., The Rockford Files, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hunter and Riptide. …

From News, posted 11.08.04

Carpenter Fellows Begin Work With Mike Post

Winners of the 2004 Pete Carpenter Fellowship arrived at the Los Angeles studio of BMI TV composer Mike Post, ready to start their internship. The Fellowship was established by the BMI Foundation and Pete Carpenter's family, colleagues, and friends to honor the late composer who was also Post's longtime writing partner.

From News, posted 10.24.04

BMI Hosts Composer ‘Coffee Talk’ at LA Film Fest

BMI's Vice President of Film/TV Relations, Doreen Ringer Ross, will moderate a composer "Coffee Talk" at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Sunday, June 20. The "Coffee Talk" will feature BMI composers Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Men in Black) and Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo, American Beauty, Erin Brockovich) at the Director's Guild of America Atrium (7920 Sunset Blvd.) from…

From News, posted 6.03.04

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