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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
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LEONARD BERNSTEIN COMPOSER FELLOWSHIP AT TANGLEWOOD
Working with composers and conductors at Tanglewood, The ASCAP Foundation has established a composers' fellowship honoring Leonard Bernstein, which encompasses film scoring and interdisciplinary collaborations in addition to studies in composition.
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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 and John Corigliano.
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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. These take place at least three times a year in three different cities. 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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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION 'IN THE WORKS'
In an effort to nurture new musicals, 'In the Works' provides the next step for outstanding graduates of The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theater Workshops and ensures that promising new musicals undergo further development with an eye toward eventual production. By nomination.
NEW YORK CITY OPERA PROGRAM
A staged reading program with the New York City Opera offers creators of new operas the opportunity to work with the Company's full orchestra, producers and directors. New works accepted by the New York City Opera are developed under the direction of the Company's professional staff. The spring program culminates with a series of staged readings, which are offered to audiences free of charge. This program is funded by The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund.
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:
ADORNO Ensemble
American Lyric Theater
Bang on a Can
Berklee College of Music
Concordia College
From the Top
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Minnesota Orchestra
New York City Opera
New York Youth Symphony/Making Score
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Sphinx Organization
Tampe Bay Performing Arts Center
Theater Building Chicago
Virginia Arts Festival
Wisconson Youth Symphony Orchestra
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