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During the month of September each year, BMI proudly honors Classical Music Month by recognizing the rich history and bright future of classical music. Over the decades, so many of our talented composers have made an indelible mark on the legacy of the genre, such as Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, John…
Joan Tower Receives the Gold Baton from League of American Orchestras
BMI is exceptionally proud to congratulate composer Joan Tower for receiving the Gold Baton from the League of American Orchestras at the Closing Plenary of the League’s 74th National Conference in Nashville, on Wednesday. As the organization’s highest honor, the Gold Baton recognizes individuals whose dedication and pivotal contributions to…
An Uncommon Woman: Composer Joan Tower Reflects Upon Six Decades in Classical Music
Most artists hope for a long, rewarding career in the music industry, and composer Joan Tower has raised the bar with an action-packed career spanning more than six decades. Recognized by The New Yorker as “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” Tower was born in New…
BMI Writers Receive Multiple GRAMMY Nominations
2015 proved to be another explosive year for BMI songwriters. In advance of the 58th Annual GRAMMY awards, BMI is very proud to congratulate all of our many affiliates who have earned impressive nominations for their musical contributions across a wide range of genres, including Taylor Swift and Maroon 5…