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Renowned American composer and former winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Music Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, BMI President Del Bryant and BMI Foundation President Deirdre Chadwick, on behalf of Broadcast Music, Inc. and the BMI Foundation, announced the eight young classical composers, ages 14 to 27, who have been named winners…
60th Annual BMI Student Composer Award Winners Announced
Nine young classical composers, ages 16 to 27, have been named winners in the 60th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards. Composer and Jury member Joseph Schwantner, BMI President and CEO Del Bryant and BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson announced the decisions of the jury and presented the awards at…
59th Annual BMI Student Composer Award Winners Announced
59th Annual BMI Student Composer Award Winners Announced; Outstanding Musical Citizen Award Presented To Barry Goldberg Eleven young classical composers ranging in age from 14 to 27 have been named winners in the 59th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, BMI Foundation President Ralph N.…
Composer Sean Shepherd Steps Out with N.Y. Phil Commission
When it comes to getting their music heard, aspiring songwriters have it fairly easy. They can just pick up a guitar and start playing. It’s a lot tougher for an up-and-coming composer — the creative process is time-intensive, not to mention that staging a performance involves countless logistical and financial…