2024 Honors
The ASCAP Foundation is dedicated to nurturing the music talent of tomorrow, preserving the legacy of the past, and sustaining the creative incentive for today's creators through a variety of educational, professional, and humanitarian programs and activities, which serve the entire music community.
2024 Honors
Jimmy Van Heusen
Dear Friends of the Foundation,
2024 was a year to remember!
At The ASCAP Foundation, we were making important strides through our fundraising and programmatic efforts. We honored the legacy of the late ASCAP composer/lyricist Jerry Herman through an estate auction and reception. We launched the In Her Voice Scholarship to uplift women and female-identifying songwriters through our Music For All Scholarship Initiative. As part of our Children Will Listen program, we brought 50 students from the Philadelphia School for Girls to see the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen with songs from Grammy-winning ASCAP member Alicia Keys…and Alicia herself recorded a personal message for the students to enjoy!
Year after year, we are committed to ensuring that music creators of all ages, from all backgrounds, are given the opportunities and support they need to achieve their full potential. While we have programs for everyone, The ASCAP Foundation has a special focus on children and students, because music education is sadly lacking in too many American schools.
Our goal remains the same: to instill a love of music in young students and give them the tools to make music themselves. So, when they get older, they can write the songs, scores, and symphonies that move the world. Even if they do not become professional musicians, young people deserve to let their talents shine.
In the pages ahead, you will see how your belief in the next generation of emerging creators is changing lives. And, if you received support from the Foundation through an award, scholarship, or workshop, we wish you all the best in your musical endeavors!
With hope and gratitude,
Paul Williams Board President, The ASCAP Foundation
Nicole George-Middleton Executive Director, The ASCAP Foundation
Nurturing The Next Generation
The ASCAP Foundation seeks to empower emerging music creators, with a strong focus on K-12 students, through educational programs designed to offer access and provide opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them.
Children Will Listen
Introducing young people to American musical theatre by taking them to Broadway shows and other professional-level touring productions
Summer Music Program
Providing musical instruments like guitars and keyboards through music lessons for New York City youth who are enrolled in The Fresh Air Fund Summer Camps
Music For All Scholarships
Benefiting undergraduate and graduate students of marginalized communities so their voices are heard through songwriting (Includes AAPI, HBCU, In Her Voice, Pride in Music, and Tu Música Scholarships)
HaroldAdamson lyric awards
DANIELLA SPADINI
JIMENA CABALLERO EMMA CORDRAY
JOE DEVITO
KEANA NERO
AMEA
MOST OUTSTANDING SONGWRITER, HONORABLE MENTION
COASTYN
MOST OUTSTANDING SONGWRITER, BEST SONG
TASIA B HONORABLE MENTION
DALI RUNNER UP. HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE
LUCKIPRICE
BEST SONG
ANDRE WRITER
MOST OUTSTANDING SONGWRITER, RUNNER UP
ANDY AKIHO
JUAN“GABRIEL”RAMOS YETT
MICHI SANZ SOPHIA ANGELICA
The ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award is named in honor of Robert Allen, composer of many classic pop songs, including "It's Not For Me To Say," "Chances Are," and the seasonal favorite, "Home for the Holidays."
Funded by a gift from Patty Allen in memory of her husband, this Award is presented annually to an aspiring ASCAP songwriter participating in The ASCAP Foundation New York Harry Chapin Songwriting Workshop. In the spirit of Mr. Allen's work, this prestigious recognition supports writers of songs in the pop and/or jazz musical genres.
NATALIE BARTH GLORIA KAIYI HUI
HerbAlpert young jazz composer awards
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STEPHEN BYTH
DAVE ADEWUMI
ERIC BANITT
SONYA BELAYA
JOE BLOCK
SERGIO DE MIGUEL AMANDA EKERY
ALDEN HELLMUTH
JOSEPH HERBST
TOM KELLEY
ALEX LAURENZI DAIKI NAKAJIMA
SEBASTIAN RIOS
YVONNE ROGERS
honorable mentions
HaroldArlen film & tv award musical theatre award
TheseAwardsrecognizeoutstandingwriterswhoparticipateinthe ASCAPTelevision&FilmScoringWorkshopinLosAngelesaswellasThe ASCAPFoundationMusicalTheatreWorkshopsinLosAngelesandNew York.TheAwardswereestablishedthroughagiftfromSamandJoan Arlen,honoringHaroldArlen,composerof"SomewhereOverthe Rainbow"and"StormyWeather."
SCHOLARSHIPS LouisArmstrong
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
Created to honor American songwriter Irving Berlin, who wrote classics such as "God Bless America" and "White Christmas," this Scholarship makes the summer music camp experience possible for a young music creator who may not otherwise have this opportunity. The Scholarship is funded by the Irving Berlin Charitable Fund, Inc.
IrvingBerlin Oscar Bohnenkamp
The ASCAP Foundation Leonard Bernstein Award was created on the occasion of Leonard Bernstein's 70th birthday and provides support to emerging concert composers for career-related expenses such as travel to important performances or copying costs. Both the Bernstein family and The ASCAP Foundation provide funding for the Award.
LeonardBernstein A W A R D KiMani Bridges
BMG SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS
The ASCAP Foundation BMG Scholarship in honor of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis was established to support emerging songwriters and performers at the college and university level. The celebrated songwriter and producer duo, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, broke genre boundaries long before it became commonplace. Among their most celebrated works are Janet Jackson blockbusters such as "Control," as well as hits for Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige. The team has been honored with many of ASCAP's most prestigious honors, including the ASCAP Golden Note Award (1993), the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award (2005), and the ASCAP Voice of Music Award (2017).
This Scholarship is presented annually to an African-American college or university student majoring in music who demonstrates musical talent and proficiency in songwriting and performance.
Kaya-Zhanna Donaldson
Boosey&Hawkes Young Composer Award
Honoring Aaron Copland
This Scholarship is presented to a graduating senior at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art in New York City. It is funded by an endowment established blisher. Among his an, Appalachia
This Award is presented annually to an outstanding songwriter-performer, nominated by the ASCAP Nashville Membership department. It is funded by the Brettler family and Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. in memory of Leon Brettler, who helmed the publishing company for many years. He served on the ASCAP Board of Directors for nearly 40 years.
LeonBrettler Bobby Watson A W A R D
IrvingCaesar scholarships
SammyCahn A W A R D
The ASCAP Foundation Sammy Cahn Award was created to commemorate the life and career of the late lyricist and ASCAP Board Member, Sammy Cahn. Sammy's many hit songs include "High Hopes," "Call Me Irresponsible," and "My Kind of Town." Supported by Sammy's widow, Tita Cahn, the Award is given each year to a promising and aspiring lyricist.
Oliviana Marie
FranMorgensternDavis
SCHOLARSHIPs
These Scholarships, named in memory of Jay and Joan Morgenstern's daughter, Fran, are presented annually to two full-time undergraduate music students at the Manhattan School of Music in jazz composition and musical theatre. Each recipient must demonstrate the potential to produce creative and original work and also demonstrate financial need.
NIA ALSOP WILLIAM HILL
MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ COMPOSITION
JamiedeRoy&friend s award
The ASCAP Foundation Jamie deRoy & friends Award is presented to an ASCAP composer, lyricist, or team of writers, whose work has shown a high and consistent level of professionalism. The Award recognizes outstanding work, dedication, and craftsmanship and is funded by the Jamie deRoy Charitable Trust.
Babbie Green
This Scholarship, created to identify young talent and to encourage the This Scholarship, created to identify young talent and to encourage the study of musical theatre, is presented each year to a composition student study of musical theatre, is presented each year to a composition student at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Funded by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Funded by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, it honors the music publisher Max Dreyfus, who served on Foundation, it honors the music publisher Max Dreyfus, who served on ASCAP's Board for 50 years and was a mentor to many musical theatre ASCAP's Board for 50 years and was a mentor to many musical theatre llegends. egends.
Nina Osso scholarship MaxDreyfus
JayGorney award
The ASCAP Foundation Jay Gorney Award was established by his wife, Sondra, and son, Dr. Roderic Gorney, to commemorate Jay's career and legacy. Jay Gorney, a long-time ASCAP member and composer, along with lyricist E. Y. "Yip" Harburg, wrote the 1930s classic, "Brother Can You Spare a Dime?," which became the anthem of the Great Depression. The Award is given annually to an ASCAP member or unaffiliated songwriter or songwriting team.
Yuneer Gaiz
Young Composer Awards
The ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Awards honor the late Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Morton Gould’s lifelong commitment to encouraging young creators. He was president of ASCAP and The ASCAP Foundation. The Awards, which are open to composers of original, classical concert music, encourage developing music creators during the earliest stages of their careers.
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Alistair coleman michael gancz
luke haaKsma Benjamin Collin Hobschaidt
hannah ishizaki caleb laurent
RYAN LINDVEIT PAUL NOVAK
Kian Ravaei Alex Robertson
samuel siskind trevor zavac
Sofía Rocha Sami Seif
honorable mentions
HaroldHeiberg
Vocal/Accompanying
Scholarship
The ASCAP Foundation Harold Heiberg Vocal/Accompanying Scholarship was established to encourage and support the work of music students at the University of North Texas. The Scholarship is funded by the award‐winning composer and big band leader, Alf Clausen, to honor the memory of his cousin, Harold Heiberg, who taught at the school. Harold was a gifted musician, concert pianist, choir director, and vocal coach for opera singers.
christina lopez
kara libby
JerryHerman
broadway legacy prize
The ASCAP Foundation Jerry Herman Broadway Legacy Prize was created as part of the nationwide series of concerts and educational programs called The Broadway Legacy Concerts launched by the late ASCAP member Jerry Herman. Jerry is best known as the composer/lyricist of the iconic musicals Hello Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles.
Recipients of the Prize are high school and university students chosen from a musical theatre masterclass hosted by the Broadway performers in each touring city.
kylee bates Mikayla kay
FredHo A W A R D
The ASCAP Foundation Fred Ho Award was established by Flora, Florence, and (Mrs.) Frances Houn, Melanie West, and Ann T. Greene in honor of Fred Ho. Fred Ho (1957-2014) was well-known for his work in AfricanAmerican music and was part of the Asian-American and avant-garde jazz movements. His works have been featured at Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall, the Guggenheim Museum, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the San Francisco Jazz Festival, among many other distinguished presenters and venues. The Award is presented to innovative composers whose work, in the spirit of Fred Ho, defies boundaries and genres.
Lesley Mok
MUSIC scholarship
The ASCAP Foundation Molly Hyman Music
The ASCAP Foundation Molly Hyman Music Scholarship benefits an Scholarship benefits an outstanding University of Southern California undergraduate student outstanding University of Southern California undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the Thornton School of Music with a focus pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the Thornton School of Music with a focus in songwriting or composing. in songwriting or composing. The Foundation is grateful to the Hyman The Foundation is grateful to the Hyman Family Trust for celebrating Molly’s wonderful legacy while nurturing the Family Trust for celebrating Molly’s wonderful legacy while nurturing the next generation of creative music business professionals. next generation of creative music business professionals.
MollyHyman kylie kennedy
PhoebeJacobs P R I Z E
AMANDA EKERY
Michelle&DeanK a y AWARD
The ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award was established to support careers in music, particularly for those who concentrate their efforts in the Los Angeles area. The Award is given to an aspiring ASCAP songwriter and music creator.
Dean Kay has been at the helm of some of the most highly respected publishing companies in the world, and is currently President/CEO of his own Demi Music Corp. and its affiliates, Lichelle Music Company and Yak Yak Music. The late Michelle Kay was Vice President and CFO of the Company. Prior to his involvement in publishing, Dean was a successful songwriter, having had hundreds of his compositions recorded including "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra.
Cali Wang
PeggyLee songwriteraward
Fran Litterski Kiersten Rae
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SONGWRITERS
FrederickLoewe
scholarship
The late ASCAP member Frederick Loewe is best known for composing
The late ASCAP member Frederick Loewe is best known for composing the music for the outstanding musicals the music for the outstanding musicals My Fair Lady, Camelot My Fair Lady, Camelot,, Brigadoon, Brigadoon, and and Gigi Gigi. Funded by the Frederick Loewe Foundation, this . Funded by the Frederick Loewe Foundation, this Scholarship is presented annually to a student of musical theatre Scholarship is presented annually to a student of musical theatre composition at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. composition at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Halle Mitchell
JohnnyMandel
p r i z e
The ASCAP Foundation Johnny Mandel Prize was made possible by the film &
The ASCAP Foundation Johnny Mandel Prize was made possible by the film & TV composer, arranger, and jazz musician, Johnny Mandel, and his wife, TV composer, arranger, and jazz musician, Johnny Mandel, and his wife, Martha. It was established to further the career of an aspiring jazz composer. Martha. It was established to further the career of an aspiring jazz composer. Their daughter Marissa Mandel continues to fund this award. The recipient is Their daughter Marissa Mandel continues to fund this award. The recipient is identified by a judging panel of alumni from The Herb Alpert Young Jazz identified by a judging panel of alumni from The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards. Composer Awards.
Johnny is best-known as the composer of “The Shadow of Your Smile,” the Johnny is best-known as the composer of “The Shadow of Your Smile,” the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning theme from the film, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning theme from the film, The Sandpiper The Sandpiper. He is . He is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the recipient of a National an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award. Johnny also composed the Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award. Johnny also composed the theme for the classic film and television program, theme for the classic film and television program, M*A*S*H* M*A*S*H*, among many , among many other notable film scores. other notable film scores.
ThelateMichaelMasser,composer/producerofsuchclassicsongsas"TheGreatest LoveofAll"and"SavingAllMyLoveForYou,"establishedthisScholarshiptosupport theeducationaladvancement,professionaldevelopment,andprofessionaltrainingofa studentdemonstratingoutstandingtalentinthearts.
MichaelMasser Chris Boyadjiev SCHOLARSHIP
MusicForAll SCHOLARSHIPs
Launched in 2022, our Music For All Scholarship Initiative is aimed at Launched in 2022, our Music For All Scholarship Initiative is aimed at recalibrating the disparities that exist around higher education and within the recalibrating the disparities that exist around higher education and within the music industry. The Initiative awards funding to students who are AAPI, Latin, music industry. The Initiative awards funding to students who are AAPI, Latin, LGBTQIA+ or are enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities LGBTQIA+ or are enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities ((HBCU's). HBCU's). Recently, we added a fifth element to the Initiative called the In Her Recently, we added a fifth element to the Initiative called the In Her Voice Scholarship. Voice Scholarship.
The Music For All Scholarships are funded in part by the Frank & Lydia Bergen The Music For All Scholarships are funded in part by the Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; and She is the Foundation; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; and She is the Music. Music.
music for all scholarships
AsianAmerican PacificIslander
SCHOLARSHIP
The ASCAP Foundation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Scholarship benefits undergraduate or graduate students of Asian and/or Pacific Island descent who are looking to pursue a career in songwriting.
CLAIRE GOH MEHLANI PAYTON
HBCU Scholarship
TheASCAPFoundationHBCUScholarshipprovidesfinancial assistancetostudentswhoareenrolledataHistoricallyBlack CollegeorUniversityandhaveaninterestinpursuingacareerin music,includingmusictechnology,musicbusiness,andmusic performance.
LONDON BLENMAN MARCELLUS WILLIAMS
CANDIS RUBY WHITE EBONIE MARIE
music for all scholarships
PrideinMusic PrideinMusic PrideinMusic
SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
The ASCAP Foundation Pride in Music Scholarship benefits undergraduate or graduate students who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and are looking to pursue a career in music. This Scholarship is designed to promote acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community and to support music creators in expressing their individuality, creativity, and experiences through music.
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CASSIDYTARA CASSIDYTARA CASSIDYTARA KANNER-GOMES KANNER-GOMES KANNER-GOMES
music for all scholarships
TuMúsica
S C H O L A R S H I P
The ASCAP Foundation Tu Música Scholarship benefits The ASCAP Foundation Tu Música Scholarship benefits undergraduate and graduate students of Latin descent who are undergraduate and graduate students of Latin descent who are looking to pursue a career in songwriting. looking to pursue a career in songwriting.
A W A R D
Established in 2009 with a gift from the Cole Porter Musical and Literary Trusts, The ASCAP Foundation Cole Porter Award is presented annually to an ASCAP member or unaffiliated musician, whose work shows promise and who has participated in The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop. The Award honors the memory of Cole Porter, the writer of classics such as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Night and Day."
Louis Prima A W A R D
The late Gia Prima, wife of Louis Prima, and her friend and long-time counsel, Anthony J. Sylvester of Sherman Wells Sylvester and Stamelman LLP, established The ASCAP Foundation Louis Prima Award to be presented to a talented vocalist or instrumentalist attending the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts.
Louis was one of the founding fathers of the Las Vegas entertainment scene. His group, The Witnesses, was a precursor to the rock ‘n’ roll sound of the 50's.
Nigel
Valle
Joe Raposo
CHILDREN’S MUSIC AWARD
To honor his legacy, the family of Joe Raposo established The ASCAP Foundation Joe Raposo Children's Music Award, which supports talent in the area of children's music. Joe, one of the creators and longtime musical director of Sesame Street, wrote music for diverse talents such as Kermit The Frog, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Dr. Seuss, Barbra Streisand, and Cookie Monster. His songs like "Sing," "It's Not Easy Bein' Green," and the "Sesame Street Theme" paved the way for him to receive five Grammys and multiple Gold and Platinum albums.
Dennis Scott
center for discovery
AWARD RichardRodgers NewHorizons
This annual Award was established by the late Mary Rodgers, daughter of Richard Rodgers, to encourage promising young ASCAP composers of musical theatre. It is funded by the Estate of Mary Rodgers and the Rodgers Family Foundation.
Shaina Taub
DavidRose A W A R D
The ASCAP Foundation David Rose Award was established with a gift from The Rose Family Trust to honor television and film-scoring great David Rose. David's best-known works include the instrumental standards "Holiday for Strings" and "The Stripper," music for Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie, and decades of work with radio and television star Red Skelton. The Award is presented to an emerging composer of color who creates music for film, television, or video games in the style of hip-hop.
Chanell Crichlow
Thestephenschwartz Musical
T heatre teacheroftheyear award
Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway smash hit and film adaptation Wicked as well as Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, and The Baker’s Wife. The Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award presented by The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association recognizes the highest level of achievement for an outstanding middle or high school musical theatre teacher. Any currently active middle or high school theatre teacher who produces musicals is eligible.
A W A R D Jimmy Van Heusen
The Van Heusen family established the Jimmy Van Heusen Award at The ASCAP Foundation to honor the legacy of this great American songwriter. Jimmy was one of the most accomplished songwriters from the mid-twentieth century, with countless hits recorded by vocal icons such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Lena Horne, and Rosemary Clooney.
The Award is presented to an outstanding, promising composer who has participated in an ASCAP or ASCAP Foundation workshop. The recipient is an ASCAP member or unaffiliated musician who is pursuing a career in television and film scoring.
Kevin Leysath II
ASCAP Foundation Board President Paul Williams and his wife Mariana established The ASCAP Foundation "Sunlight of the Spirit" Award, which is presented to an organization nominated for its work in addiction recovery through music.
Paul Williams is an Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame songwriter and President & Chairman of the ASCAP Board.
Recognized as one of America’s most gifted lyricists and composers, Paul’s songs, including "We’ve Only Just Begun," "You and Me Against the World," and "The Rainbow Connection," have been recorded by artists as varied as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, REM, and more.
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W A R D
The ASCAP Foundation Lucille and Jack Yellen Award was established by The Lucille and Jack Yellen Foundation. It is presented annually to an aspiring musical theatre lyricist or film scorer who exemplifies talent and career potential.
Among the hit songs in Jack Yellen’s catalog are "Down by the O-Hi-O," "Are You from Dixie?," "Ain't She Sweet?," and "Happy Days Are Here Again." His works were performed by singers such as Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Barbra Streisand, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra. The Beatles famously recorded his song "Ain't She Sweet." Jack married dancer and choreographer Lucille Hodgeman in 1944. Lucille worked with Twentieth Century Fox and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer on over 20 films, including The Wizard of Oz and The Prizefighter and the Lady.
EMMALEE KIDWELL MARIA ANDREOLI
DeemsTaylor/VirgilThomson A W A R D S
The ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards program recognizes books, articles, and liner notes on the subject of music selected for their excellence. The Awards were established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer, critic, and commentator Deems Taylor, who died in 1966 after a distinguished career that included six years as President of ASCAP. The Awards were renamed in 2014 to also honor the memory of Virgil Thomson (18961989), one of the leading American composers and critics of the 20th century and a former member of the ASCAP Board of Directors.
Paul Williams Paul Williams
“Loved the Liner Notes” Award “Loved the Liner Notes” Award
winner
Deanie Parker and Robert Gordon
“Scribble and Hum”
special recognition
Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt
Matmos: Return to Archive
Jeff Place and John W. Troutman
Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958-1971
Book Awards Book Awards
pop music
John Szwed
Cosmic Scholar: The Life and Times of Harry Smith
Allyson McCabe Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters
special recognition
Henry Threadgill and Brent Hayes Edwards Easily Slip Into Another World: A Life in Music
concert music
Denise Von Glahn
Circle of Winners: How the Guggenheim Foundation Composition Awards Shaped American Musical Culture
Lois Svard
The Musical Brain: What Students, Teachers and Performers Need to Know
special recognition
Dan Gutstein
Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane
Howard Pollack
Samuel Barber: His Life and Legacy
Articles Published in 2023
pop music
Jeffrey Magee
“'Honor the Source’: Race, Representation and Intellectual Property in Jelly's Last Jam”
Articles Published in 2023 concert music
Tina Frühauf
“The Dialectics of Nationalism: Jaromír Weinberger’s Schwanda the Bagpiper and Anti-Semitism in Interwar Europe”
outstanding music criticism in pop music
Lewis Porter
“Miles Davis Did Not Exactly Steal Tunes”
outstanding music criticism in concert music
Kerry O’Brien and William Robin
“On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement”
Broadcast Media Broadcast Media
Pop Music
Roger Ross Williams and Brooklyn Sudano Love to Love You, Donna Summer concert Music
Jon Burlingame
Interview with John Williams
special recognition award, in memoriam
Jeremy Tepper
board directors of
Paul Williams President
Irwin Z. Robinson Vice President
Alex Shapiro Secretary
Dean Kay Treasurer
Charles Bernstein
Bruce Broughton
Tita Cahn
Desmond Child
Dan Foliart
James M. Kendrick
Tania León
Michelle Lewis
James McBride
Roger McNulty
Marcus Miller
Betsy Pérez
Michael Price
Stephen Schwartz
Valerie Simpson
Doug Wood
S T A F F
Nicole George-Middleton
Executive Director
Malaika Alvaro
Associate Director, Programs
Joan Hill
Heather Lynn
Senior Director, Development & Fundraising
Senior Director, Finance & Administration Ariya Sonethavy Coordinator, Communications & Operations
