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November 2009

John Mayer Gets Ready for Battle
(November 19)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Marshall Crenshaw
(November 18)

Wang Jie Receives American Composers Orchestra’s Underwood Commission
(November 18)

Choral Version of David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion Receives American Premiere
(November 18)

Gabriela Lena Frank Wins Latin Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition
(November 18)

The ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award Presented to Nick Howard
(November 18)

David Crowell wins ClefWorks' Composition Competition
(November 17)

ASCAP Distributes Approximately $2.7 Million in ASCAPlus Cash Awards
(November 16)

ASCAP and Lotte Lehmann Foundation Announce Winners of Art Song Competition for Young Composers
(November 16)

The Imagination Movers: These Kid-Friendly Rockers Are On the Move!
(November 16)

ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Panel Demystifies Music Licensing for Film/TV/Sports
(November 16)

Rock Steady: Rob Thomas
(November 12)

ASCAP Supports the USS New York Commissioning
(November 12)

ASCAP Members Michael Giacchino, Patti Austin, and Gordon Goodwin in Harmony to Bring Music Back to Schools at ETM-LA Benefit
(November 11)

Line of Fire: David Gray
(November 09)

ASCAP Presents…Back to Basics: Music Producer Panel at the A3C Hip Hop Festival
(November 09)

ASCAP's 'Song Camp' Heads to Music City for Three Days of Songwriting, Recording and Performing
(November 09)

ASCAP Celebrates the Centennial of Legendary Songwriter Carl Sigman
(November 05)

Ready to Rock: British pop/rocker Steve Rushton steps into the spotlight
(November 04)

Dramatic Overtures: Beatmaker Chris "Drama" Pfaff Starts Causin' Drama of His Own
(November 04)

Heavy Metal Band Anvil Strikes While the Iron is Hot At Documentary Screening
(November 04)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Peter White
(November 03)

Julian Velard - The Only London Boy In New York
(November 03)

October 2009

ASCAP Co-Sponsors 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Concert
(October 30)

RIP Vic Mizzy - 1916 to 2009
(October 30)

View coverage of ASCAP at the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival
(October 28)

5th Annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO Set for April 22-24, 2010 in Los Angeles
(October 28)

After School Sessions: Music Creators Join Forces with ASCAP and America Scores to Teach Kids the Art and Craft of Songwriting, Filmmaking and Film Scoring
(October 23)

ASCAP and Bug Music Get Up to Par at Malibu Golf Tourney
(October 22)

Robert Linden and Zen Boogie are "Too Hip for the Room" at the Malibu Music Awards
(October 22)

ASCAP Pushes Buttons at GameSoundCon in Los Angeles
(October 21)

Mark Isham To Discuss Fame at Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Conference, Sponsored by ASCAP
(October 21)

ASCAP and Notable Music celebrate The Best Is Yet To Come: The Songs Of Cy Coleman
(October 21)

Digital Data Exchange Declares Standards for Digital Film and TV; Announces Open Meeting on November 6th in Sunnyvale, CA
(October 21)

Ashley Gorley, Alan Jackson, JD Souther, EMI Music Publishing & Others Honored at ASCAP Country Music Awards
(October 20)

Victor Goines' Work Premiered, Co-Commissioned by The ASCAP Foundation
(October 16)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Zaza
(October 16)

Sir Paul McCartney Named Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Awards in London
(October 14)

New ASCAP "Member Access" Launches at ASCAP.com
(October 14)

Beyoncé Honored as Billboard's Woman of the Year
(October 07)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Shoshana Bean
(October 05)

September 2009

Support the Copyright Alliance's Campaign for Creators' Rights
(September 28)

ASCAP Membership Group Appoints Sam Taylor to Rhythm & Soul Department in New York
(September 28)

ASCAP Presents... Back to Basics: Music Producers Panel at the A3C Hip Hop Festival on October 3 in Atlanta
(September 25)

Video Coverage of the 2009 ASCAP Television and Film Scoring Workshop With Richard Bellis
(September 24)

ASCAP Appoints Sue Drew to Lead Pop/Rock Membership
(September 23)

ASCAP Composers Conduct Business At Úbeda Film Music Festival, Get the Spirit at 2009 GoldSpirit Awards
(September 23)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Mikel Rouse
(September 22)

Why ASCAP Licenses Local Bars & Restaurants–10 Things You Need to Know
(September 22)

Freddy Bienstock, Legendary Music Publisher and Founder of Carlin, Dies at 86
(September 21)

Columbia College Chicago Students Visit ASCAP
(September 17)

Ted Hearne Wins Gaudeamus Prize 2009
(September 16)

ASCAP composers Joe LoDuca and Howard Goodall Take Home Awards at 61st Annual Primetime Emmys
(September 15)

ASCAP Presents... Women Behind the Music: The Lipstick Lounge Heats Up Hollywood
(September 14)

ASCAP Presents... Women Behind the Music: Writers Flaunt their Talent at Live New York Song Collab
(September 14)

ASCAP Clears Up Music Clearance at NALIP Workshop
(September 14)

Miles Long Bring the Funk to the Dakota Lounge
(September 11)

Read ASCAP President Paul Williams's Billboard Op-Ed: "The Creative Constant"
(September 11)

ASCAP Appoints Marc Driskill to New Vice President and General Manager, Nashville Position
(September 10)

ASCAP to Co-Sponsor 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Concert
(September 09)

ASCAP Composer Ron Jones and Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane Jazz It Up
(September 09)

ASCAP Jazz Legend Marcus Miller's 50th Birthday Bash
(September 09)

J.D. Souther to Be Honored at 47th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards
(September 08)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Danny Chaimson
(September 08)

ASCAP Composers Miles Hankins and Vicente Avella: All In the Family
(September 08)

ASCAP Members Take Home 2009 Daytime Emmys
(September 03)

ASCAP's Women Behind the Music Series Struts its Stuff in Los Angeles and New York
(September 03)

ASCAP's Women Behind the Music Series Kicks-off with High-Profile Showcase in Atlanta
(September 01)

August 2009

Jordan Galland – Triple Threat Assessment
(August 31)

Bluegrass legends The Dillards to be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Fame
(August 26)

ASCAP Composers Take On the World Soundtrack Awards
(August 26)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Nathan Moore
(August 24)

ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Team Presents… Women Behind the Music; New Series Features Events in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York
(August 17)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Assembly of Dust
(August 14)

ASCAP and Variety Team Up for Coverage of 21st Annual Film Scoring Workshop
(August 14)

Les Paul, ASCAP Member and Guitar and Studio Innovator, Dies at 94
(August 13)

Save the Date: ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO set for April 22-24, 2010 in LA
(August 06)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: New Riders of the Purple Sage
(August 03)

July 2009

ASCAP presents A Benefit for Kelly Buchanan with Sara Bareilles, Glen Phillips, The Rescues and more - August 12 in L.A.
(July 31)

ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop Alum Boris Elkis makes A Perfect Getaway
(July 23)

The ASCAP Foundation 2009 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop Now Accepting Submissions
(July 22)

McCartney Wows Crowd from Atop the Ed Sullivan Theater Marquee in New York
(July 20)

ASCAP Composers Go Primetime with 2009 Emmy Nominations
(July 20)

ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento Defends Creators' Rights in Billboard Op-Ed
(July 17)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
(July 17)

ASCAP Composers Get Their Game On at Video Games Live
(July 13)

Keeping Score: ASCAP Selects 12 Aspiring Television and Film Composers to Participate in Annual Workshop with Richard Bellis
(July 8)

Statue of ASCAP Charter Member George M. Cohan Unveiled in Providence, RI
(July 7)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Sweet Talk Radio
(July 6)

Bonnaroo: Music on a Farm Never Sounded So Good
(July 1)

June 2009

ASCAP's 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Honor Top Songwriters and Publishers of 2008
(June 26)

ASCAP Joins in Supporting President Obama's National United We Serve Initiative
(June 26)

Spring Playback issue online now!
(June 23)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Tinted Windows
(June 23)

July 9: Musicology 302 with ASCAP Board Member Hal David
(June 22)

ASCAP composers offer their signature work at SCL CD signing
(June 22)

ASCAP Film Composers Present Series of Concerts at the Film Music Festival of Krakow, Poland
(June 16)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Jack Tempchin
(June 15)

ASCAP Adventurous Programming Awards Presented at Chorus America Conference in Philadelphia
(June 15)

Wyclef Jean Receives ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at World Hunger Year Gala
(June 15)

ASCAP and Sister Societies Meet with U.S. Legislators at CISAC World Copyright Summit
(June 11)

ASCAP Announces Year 2009 Orchestra Awards for Adventurous Programming at League of American Orchestras Conference
(June 11)

Jerry Herman and Hair Receive 2009 Tony Awards
(June 10)

Strong messages and Brilliant Jazz Highlight First Day of CISAC Copyright Summit
(June 10)

Kait Kerrigan Wins 2009 Kleban Award
(June 10)

ASCAP Writers and Composers Help Kick off CISAC Copyright Summit
(June 9)

ASCAP Advocates for Creator Rights at Global Copyright Summit
(June 8)

ASCAP's Nicole George to Lead Rhythm & Soul Membership
(June 8)

Alicia Keys to Receive Golden Note Award at 22nd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
(June 3)

ASCAP Joins the Arts+Labs Coalition
(June 2)

May 2009

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Mike Stern Band
(May 27)

Hair, Road Show and Ruined Win Drama Desk Awards
(May 27)

Video Highlights from the 24th Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
(May 27)

Beyonce, M.I.A, Jazmine Sullivan Lead ASCAP's 2009 BET Awards Nominees
(May 22)

ASCAP to Add Seven Music Greats to Jazz Wall of Fame at Jazz at Lincoln Center Event
(May 21)

Smokey Robinson to Be Honored at 22nd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
(May 19)

Jack Beeson, So Percussion, Francisco J. Núñez, and G. Schirmer's Kristin Lancino to Be Honored at 10th Annual ASCAP Concert Music Awards in NYC on May 21
(May 18)

The Gain from Games - Video game music composers should reserve their performance rights
(May 18)

ASCAP Members Seize Daytime Emmy Award Nominations
(May 18)

Vonlichten Brothers Score Sports Emmy Award
(May 18)

James Newton Howard & Hans Zimmer Nominated for Classical BRIT Awards
(May 14)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Jana Mashonee
(May 13)

ASCAP Honors Top Film and Television Music Composers and Songwriters at 24th Annual Awards Celebration
(May 12)

George Harrison Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
(May 6)

Carter Burwell to Be Honored at ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards on May 11 in Los Angeles
(May 6)

The ASCAP Foundation 'We Write the Songs' Event to Celebrate the ASCAP Collection at the Library of Congress
(May 5)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Jesse Winchester
(May 4)

April 2009

ASCAP Celebrates Pop Music Hitmakers at Star-Studded Event in Hollywood
(April 23)

ASCAP Celebrates Best of the Best
(April 23)

The ASCAP Foundation Children Will Listen Program Comes to The Kennedy Center for Ragtime Performance
(April 21)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Keith Reid
(April 17)

Songwriter Paul Williams Elected President and Chairman of ASCAP
(April 16)

ASCAP Mourns Legendary Film Composer Maurice Jarre
(April 14)

ASCAP Composer Angelo Badalamenti Kicks Off "Change Begins Within" Benefit
(April 14)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Fareed Haque
(April 10)

The ASCAP Foundation Names Recipients of the 2009 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
(April 9)

Marilyn Bergman to Step Down as President and Chairman of ASCAP after 15 Years
(April 8)

March 2009

Wyclef Jean and Santigold to Be Honored at 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
(March 31)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Jake Shimabukuro
(March 26)

Jeff Lynne, Heart's Ann & Nancy Wilson, Wyclef Jean, Chaka Khan, Ricky Skaggs and others confirmed for ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO
(March 23)

ASCAP Presents… Songwriters Session: A Live Writing Session with Tank, Lonny Bereal and J. Valentine on March 25th in Los Angeles
(March 23)

Composer Earl Rose Invents Score for Feature Documentary
(March 20)

ASCAP Celebrates Andrea Marcovicci, May 16th at The Town Hall in NYC
(March 20)

"Right Round" No.1 on Hot 100
(March 19)

ASCAP/MAC Songwriters' Showcase at New York's Metropolitan Room on March 21
(March 19)

View Keynote Interview with Rob Thomas from ASCAP New York Sessions
(March 17)

New Playback issue online now!
(March 16)

View the 2009 ASCAP General Annual Membership Meeting
(March 16)

ASCAP Announces Unprecedented Collections for Members in 2008
(March 10)

ASCAP Elects Board of Directors
(March 9)

Marco Antonio Solís and Joan Sebastian Named Songwriters of the Year at ASCAP's Latin Music Awards; Ricardo Montaner, Luis Fonsi and Omar Alfanno Honored for Career Achievement
(March 3)

ASCAP Moderates Music Licensing Panel at the Grammy Music Tech Summit
(March 3)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Manda Mosher
(March 3)

ASCAP Television & Film Scoring Workshop with Richard Bellis is accepting submissions. Deadline is April 1, 2009.
(March 2)

February 2009

Heart’s Ann & Nancy Wilson to Be Honored at 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
(February 26)

ASCAP Composers Illustrate Their Talent with Animation's Highest Honors
(February 26)

Tune in to "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House" on Feb. 26 on PBS
(February 23)

Renowned Orchestrator/Composer Jack Hayes Honored at 90th Birthday Bash
(February 18)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Jay Bennett
(February 17)

Robert Plant and Coldplay Lead ASCAP Grammy Winners
(February 9)

ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Announced
(February 4)

ASCAP Celebrates 95th Anniversary and 150th Birthday of Founder: American Music Great Victor Herbert
(February 2)

January 2009

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: The Subdudes
(January 29)

Ricardo Montaner, Luis Fonsi and Omar Alfanno to Be Honored at 17th Annual ASCAP Latin Music Awards in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 3
(January 28)

Announcing the 2009 ASCAP Board of Directors Candidates
(January 24)

Robert Redford, Wyclef Jean, Josh Brolin, Melissa Leo, Marisa Tomei, Woody Harrelson and More Electrify the Sundance ASCAP Music Café
(January 23)

ASCAP Presents "The Hitmakers" Panel Grammy® Weekend Featuring Johntá Austin, Ne-Yo, Manuel Seal and Tricky Stewart
(January 22)

Initial ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO Panelists Announced
(January 22)

ASCAP's Sundance Composer & Filmmaker Breakfast, sponsored by Avid, brings together the best and brightest
(January 21)

The Sundance ASCAP Music Café Strikes an Opening Chord in Utah
(January 20)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Gaby Moreno
(January 15)

Sundance ASCAP Music Café Update: Wyclef Jean, Montell Jordan, Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes Added to Lineup
(January 14)

Rob Thomas to Give Keynote Interview at ASCAP New York Sessions Event on March 10
(January 14)

ASCAP's General Annual Membership Meeting to Be Held in New York on March 10
(January 14)

January 14-18, 2009: Tomorrow Never Knows 2009 Music Festival at Schubas in Chicago, sponsored by ASCAP
(January 12)

Roger Zare Receives $5,000 ASCAP Foundation Nissim Prize
(January 12)

ASCAP songwriter Bruce Springsteen wins Golden Globe for Best Original Song
(January 12)

ASCAP Adventurous Programming Awards to Be Presented at Chamber Music America Conference
(January 8)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced
(January 7)

ASCAP Brings the Best and Brightest in Music to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
(January 6)

ASCAP Presents... Picture Perfect? in Hollywood, CA - January 29, 2009
(January 6)

December 2008

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Maiysha
(December 30)

Harold Meltzer Wins Barlow Prize
(December 23)

Thru the Walls: October 2008
(December 23)

Brett Dean Wins 2009 Grawemeyer Award
(December 23)

Jimmy Cobb and Snooky Young Honored as Jazz Masters
(December 22)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Storm Lee
(December 18)

ASCAP Appoints Kevin Gage to New SVP Strategic Planning and Digital Development Position
(December 15)

ASCAP Announces New Membership Group Structure
(December 11)

ASCAP Congratulates Our 2009 Golden Globe Nominees
(December 11)

Judy Collins Presented with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award at 13th Annual Awards Ceremony
(December 10)

41st Annual ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards Presented in New York
(December 9)

Stephen Schwartz feted at the Pantages
(December 8)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Neil Michael Hagerty
(December 8)

Coldplay, Jay-Z and Ne-Yo Lead Grammy Nominations
(December 4)

Suzanne Vega to Salute Judy Collins in Song as Collins is Recognized with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award "For Music in the Service of Humanity"
(December 1)

ASCAP Network Audio Portraits: Amy Holland
(December 1)

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