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The ASCAP Foundation's talent development programs provide aid and encouragement to music creators who are in various stages of their careers.
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION SONGWRITER WORKSHOP SERIES - Pop, R&B, Jazz, Musical Theater, Film & TV, Gospel, Country... etc.
The ASCAP Foundation sponsors songwriter workshops in Musical Theater, Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Film & TV, Jazz, Gospel and Country, which are held in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. The workshops bring participants face to face with leaders of the music community who, in an informal setting, can critique the writers' work, offer them individual attention, and give them practical advice on the business of songwriting.
For information regarding workshop schedules, please contact the Membership Department at ASCAP:
New York: 212-621-6000 Los Angeles: 213-883-1000 Nashville: 615-742-5000
or see the Workshops listings on the ASCAP site:
http://www.ascap.com/about/workshops.html
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP FOR COMPOSITION & FILM SCORING AT ASPEN
As The ASCAP Foundation strives to support creators in all genres, this program enables a student to study composition and film scoring composition and film scoring at the Aspen Music Festival and School summer session under the direction of a distinguished faculty. Students interested in this intensive summer program should contact the Aspen School for application procedures - 1-970-925-3254
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION COMMISSIONING PROGRAM
This prestigious program supports commissions awarded to emerging concert composers. The commissioned works, which honor distinguished ASCAP composers, are premiered by symphony orchestras or other independent music organizations selected by the Foundation. Prior honorees have been Duke Ellington; Aaron Copland; Leonard Bernstein; John Cage; Morton Gould; Jacob Druckman; Bela Bartok, John Corigliano and Benny Gordman.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION JERRY HERMAN LEGACY SERIES
The purpose of the Jerry Herman Legacy Series is to bring our American musical theater heritage to students across the country. Jerry Herman, who wrote Hello, Dolly! and Mame, generously funds the program, which has two components. The first component includes a concert performance, a seminar on the craft of writing/working in musical theater and master classes in musical theater performance. The second component enables students in cities across the country to see touring productions of musical theater classics by providing students with theater tickets. Following the performance, the students participate in a discussion focusing on the creative aspects of the production and in particular on the composer/lyricist contribution to the work.
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| Danny Rivera Electric 5 Perform Original Compositions by Danny Rivera on The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage |
SONGWRITERS: THE NEXT GENERATION. A PROGRAM OF EMERGING SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS DISCUSSING AND PERFORMING THEIR OWN SONGS. PRESENTED BY THE ASCAP FOUNDATION. MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BART HOWARD ESTATE.
"Songwriters: The Next Generation," a program of The ASCAP Foundation and The John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, showcases the work of emerging songwriters and composers in a free concert on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Each evening's hour-long program is designed to spotlight the talent of young songwriters and composers.
"Songwriters: The Next Generation," was conceived by jazz pianist, educator, composer and ASCAP Foundation Board member Dr. Billy Taylor-the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director for Jazz. Dr. Taylor stressed the importance of showcasing the talent of contemporary composers who are also performers. To that end, following the performances, the songwriters engage in a conversation focusing on the craft of songwriting and their personal creative process.
All performances are webcast live, and archived for future viewing at http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/.
The ASCAP Foundation nurtures the talents of aspiring musicians by supporting a series of workshops and showcases in all musical genres that are both national and regional in scope. Organizations that provide the creative incentive and opportunities for young musicians to enhance their careers have also received ongoing support from The ASCAP Foundation. They include:
Amas Musical Theatre
American Composers Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Bang on a Can
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Minnesota Orchestra
Curtis Institute
Exploring the Arts
From the Top
Grand Canyon Music Festivals
Henry St. Settlement
Intercultural Family Services
JazzMobile
Little Kids Rock
Lyrics Alive
Marquis Studios
New York Symphony Orchestra
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Seattle Theatre Group
Third Street Music School Settlement
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