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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 49m

ASMAC Conference session: The State of Big Band Arranging in 2026 with Lauren Elizabeth Baba, Andy Farber, Brent Fischer, Dave Slonaker, Oliviana Marie (Facilitator) Join us this week! 7–11 Oct 2026 at Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA USA. View the schedule & register here: twp.ai/E5HAFI

Lauren Elizabeth Baba, Andy Farber, Brent Fischer, Dave Slonaker
Panelists for The State of Big Band Arranging in 2026 at the ASMAC Conference

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 6h

ASMAC Conference session: Contemporary Orchestration for Film & Television with Cameron Moody, Nami Melumad, Jeff Kryka, Ira Hearshen, chaired by Conrad Pope Join us this week! 7–11 Oct 2026 at Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA USA. Check out the full schedule & register here: twp.ai/E5H9so

Cameron Moody, Nami Melumad, Jeff Kryka, Ira Hearshen, Conrad Pope
Panelists for the ASMAC Conference session on Contemporary Orchestration for Film & Television.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 02/10/2026

The ASMAC Conference starts on Wednesday! 7–11 October 2026 at Evergreen Studios in Burbank, CA USA. Check out all the fabulous speakers! Member and friendly org discount codes end in a few days! Register now and help us plan for food. Schedule: twp.ai/E5GzEV

ASMAC community at Evergreen Studios scoring stage in Burbank, CA USA

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 30/09/2026

ASMAC Conf: Vocal Arranging Sally Stevens—William Ross—Gerald White Approaches/tips for vocal arranging based on extensive experiences in recording sessions & live performances, as singers, contractors, arrangers, composers, & producers. 7–11 Oct 2026 Burbank, CA Register: twp.ai/E5H54c

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 25/09/2026

ASMAC is proud to be presenting Nan Schwartz with the ASMAC Outstanding Arranger's Award during our ASMAC Conference at Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA, 7–11 Oct 2026. Join us as we honor this fabulous arranger, composer, orchestrator, conductor, and more, Nan Schwartz. twp.ai/E5FcWA

Nan Schwartz in a black outfit holding a white conductor's baton

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 14/09/2026

ASMAC Masters Series Artie Butler — Just for the Record: Here's to Life Hosted by Sylvester Rivers Sat 19 Sep 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Register: twp.ai/E5GI0P With over 60 Gold and Platinum records, Artie has arranged/composed/performed on major, iconic hits across genres for decades.

Photos of Artie Butler across the decades in the recording studio.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 01/09/2026

ASMAC presents Hybrid Orchestration for Small Ensembles with Ross deRoche, Michael Kallin, and Damon Tedesco Sat 5 Sep 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register here: twp.ai/NSaSJA Real-world advice for creating the best results with hybrid orchestration. #ASMAC #orchestration

Ross deRoche, Michael Kallin, Damon Tedesco

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 12/08/2026

ASMAC Conference @ Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA USA 7–11 Oct 2026. Early bird discount available! Bill Conti, Keynote + Nan Schwartz, Cameron Moody, Nami Melumad, Conrad Pope, Bill Meyers, Richard Niles, Jeff Kryka, Alexandra Guzman (SESAC), Lee Holdridge, Andy Farber, … twp.ai/E5FCvM

ASMAC community at Evergreen Studios Scoring Stage, Burbank, CA USA

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 05/08/2026

In a few hours! ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang with John Mitchell's Flight 584 Big Band. Pizza, social, new big band chart read-downs. 5 August 2026 (1st Wednesday), 7–10pm The Mayflower Club, North Hollywood, CA USA Let us know you're coming. Register here: twp.ai/E5Etb6

Jeff Kellem, Milton Nelson, ASMAC Emerging Professionals Committee, Flight 584 Big Band, all at The Mayflower Club in North Hollywood, CA USA

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 05/08/2026

ASMAC presents Orchestration for Small Ensembles • Larry Blank • Bruce Broughton • Dan Redfeld Sat 8 Aug 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free/Online. Register: twp.ai/E5Euqj Orchestration tips and tricks on writing for various small ensembles applied to live & recording studio situations.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 17/07/2026

ASMAC Tech Session: Exploring CueDB Sebastian Örnemark Special guests: Max Sandler & Felipe Pacheco Moderated by Glenn Jordan Wed 22 July 2026, 1pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register: twp.ai/E5D9My CueDB helps manage and simplify scoring music in film, TV, video games, and more.

CueDB session screenshot. ASMAC Tech Session on Exploring CueDB.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 10/07/2026

ASMAC Piano Splash 2026 Concert Sun 12 July 2026, 7pm PDT (UTC-07) Hollywood Piano, Pasadena, CA Free—open to public Register: twp.ai/E5Dxpf Music by: Madelyn Byrne Richard Derby Jeffrey Gold Glenn Jordan Jane Lin Oliviana Marie Brian Dean Morales Jacquelyn Schreiber Xuesi Xu Hina Zhang

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 16/06/2026

Helix Collective Game Jams Concerts Sat 20 Jun 2026 Concerts: 4pm & 7:30pm ASMAC Emerging Professionals Commitee will be hosting the mixer in between, 5:30–7:30pm. Come hang with ASMAC community and the artists! Tickets via QR code: twp.ai/S9ChXf Barnsdall Gallery Theatre Los Angeles

Helix Collective ensemble performing Game Jams music.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 13/06/2026

ASMAC Tech Session series. Exploring Source-Connect & Source-Nexus w/Source Elements founders Rebekah Wilson & Robert Marshall Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register: twp.ai/E5Cq08 Exploring the possibilities of real-time collaboration with high-quality audio…

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 04/06/2026

This Saturday! ASMAC Premier Masters Series — Preston Glass Under the Radar: The Untold Hit Story + special guests Ray Parker, Jr. & Freda Payne Hosted by Sylvester Rivers Free & Online. Register here: twp.ai/E5CaPn Sat 6 Jun 2026 — 12pm PDT (UTC-07) #ASMAC

Preston Glass sitting at a white & clear Schimmel grand piano.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 03/06/2026

ASMAC 1st Wed Hang Social Mixer Flight 584 Big Band Pizza, new chart read-downs. The Mayflower Club, North Hollywood Tomorrow! Wed 3 Jun 7-10pm PDT Register: twp.ai/E5CfYZ Possible charts by Oliviana Marie, J Ryan Kern, Chuck Wike, Rick Hils, Milton Nelson, Jim McMillen, Allen Carter

ASMAC VPs Jeff Kellem & Milton Nelson + ASMAC Emerging Professionals Committee.
Flight 584 Big Band plus some swing dancers. All at The Mayflower Club in North Hollywood, California, USA.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 11/05/2026

This Saturday! Composer Dara Taylor Combining Orchestral Sessions with Electronics Marvel Studios’ Ironheart with orchestrator Nick Fevola Moderated by Glenn Jordan Sat 16 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register here: twp.ai/E5Bc4a #ASMAC #composer #MarvelStudios #Ironheart

Composer Dara Taylor and Marvel Studios' Ironheart

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 09/05/2026

In Memoriam: #JorgeCalandrelli 1939–2026 …my wonderful friend, the extraordinary arranger & composer, Jorge Calandrelli, passed away on May 4th. His presence, dignity, gentleness, respect for others, was second to none! My hugs to all of you, Gayle Levant, ASMAC President twp.ai/E5Biy7

Jorge Calandrelli medley for 2014 Golden Score Awards

Jorge Calandrelli receiving the 2014 ASMAC Golden Score Award.

John Altman, Jorge Calandrelli, Johnny Mandel, Jimmie Haskell at ASMAC 75th Anniversary 2013

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 04/05/2026

ASMAC presents Cameron Moody Scoring Symphonically for Television Sat 9 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Cameron pulls back the curtain on how he translated the epic historical scope of Hulu's Washington Black into a sweeping, symphonic soundscape. Register Free & Online. twp.ai/E5AGcx

Composer Cameron Moody and poster for the Hulu original series Washington Black.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 27/04/2026

Join Henry Jackman for an in-depth exploration of the creative process behind how his original suite, “Battlefield 6 Main Theme,” evolved into the remix “Battlefield: The After-Party,” created in collaboration with Limp Bizkit. Sat 2 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Register here twp.ai/9OUog5

Composer Henry Jackman and Battlefield 6 soundtrack

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 21/04/2026

Check out this music arranger in the ASMAC Arrangers of Note series! <p>By Jeff Sultanof Frank Comstock was yet another reliable arranger for big bands, vocalists, and movie soundtracks. He was active until a few years before his death in 2013.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 15/04/2026

ASMAC Premier Masters Series — Ladd McIntosh Contemporary Orchestration: My Creative Process Saturday, 18 April 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online — Register here: twp.ai/E5Abiz Moderated by Roch Bordenave Hosted by Sylvester Rivers An International Online Event #ASMAC #LaddMcintosh

Ladd McIntosh now and then. Then photo is Ladd performing at the 1973 Monterey Jazz Festival. Now is leading his Ladd McIntosh Big Band.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 26/03/2026

Virtual Studio Invasion: LA Percussion Rentals + Percussion Discussion This Sat Mar 28—12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register: twp.ai/E6I5GL LA Percussion Rentals owner Abby Savell will show a tour of their space. +Ross deRoche, Bonnie Janofsky, Ryan Beard, John Hinchey, Glenn Jordan.

ASMAC Virtual Studio Invasion of LA Percussion Rentals

Abby Savell, owner of LA Percussion Rentals

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 11/03/2026

ASMAC Mentorship Program Applications due Sun 15 March 2026 Apply: twp.ai/E6GPr8 “…a total game changer!” —Jessica Jarvis “Highly recommended!” —Gus Drennan “a great experience” —Lidia Pozo Pérez “I am so grateful for the program!” —Annette Johnson

ASMAC Mentorship Program applications due Sunday 15 March 2026

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 22/02/2026

Lloyd “Skip” Martin (Part 1) asmac.org/2026/02/21...

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 17/02/2026

We Are Family — The Story of the African American Composer Initiative with LaDoris Cordell, Jodi Gandolfi, Deanne Tucker Composers: Regina Baiocchi, Jeremiah Evans, Joshua McGhee Hosted by Jeannie Gayle Pool Sat 28 Feb 2026 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online. Register here: twp.ai/E6Gi9Y

Composers performed with the African American Composer Initiative.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 12/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Ryan Beard to our Board of Directors. Also, ASMAC is proud to announce that Nan Schwartz and John Altman have become the newest members to our Advisory Board. Re-elected officers: Gayle Levant Milton Nelson Jeff Kellem Liz Finch Bonnie Janofsky twp.ai/9PbOfs

New ASMAC Board member Ryan Beard plus new Advisory Board members Nan Schwartz and John Altman.
Re-elected American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers officers: President Gayle Levant, 1st Vice President Milton Nelson, 2nd VP Jeff Kellem, Treasurer Liz Finch, and Secretary Bonnie Janofsky.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 03/02/2026

ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang Social Mixer Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night Pizza, new chart read-downs. The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood First Wednesday of the month Tomorrow! Wed 4 Feb 2026 7-10pm PST Register here: twp.ai/E6F5uY #ASMAC #bigband #bigbandhang

Audience and dancers with the Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night and ASMAC (American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers) 1st Wednesday Hang.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 28/01/2026

Have you watched this fun ASMAC event video? Hitchcock & Herrmann: The Friendship & Film Scores that Changed Cinema with Steven C. Smith, Bill Stromberg, and Billy Malpede 3 hours & 20 minutes, diving into the friendship and scores of Alfred Hitchcock & Bernard Herrmann! twp.ai/E6FrxW

Gayle Levant, Steven C. Smith, William C. Stromberg, William V. Malpede, John Altman, Glenn Jordan, and others at the Hitchcock & Herrmann event.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 26/01/2026

ASMAC Premier Masters Series Bruce Babcock Scoring Across Genres: From Lansbury to Metallica Hosted by Sylvester Rivers Sat 31 Jan 2026, 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online Register here: asmac.org/civi/event... #BruceBabcock #Matlock #MurderSheWrote #FatherDowling #AngelaLansbury #DiagnosisMurder

Bruce Babcock, composer of film, tv, concert music, and beyond.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 09/01/2026

ASMAC Pat Williams Composing & Arranging Competition Winners Showcase with Austin Ali, Joe Osterstock, Gabriel Mulder Hosted by Charles Fernandez Special Guests: Elliot Deutsch & Gayle Levant This Sat, 10 Jan 2026, 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event...

Pat Williams, Austin Ali, Joe Osterstock, Gabriel Mulder

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 05/01/2026

ASMAC 1st Wed Hang Social Mixer John Mitchell's Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood Wed 7 Jan 2026, 7–10pm PST Come hear new chart read-downs! Band starts at 7:30pm. Register to let us know you'll be attending. asmac.org/civi/event...

Flight 584 Big Band with audience and dancers at The Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 17/12/2025

In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin [We've lost] another extraordinary, talented human being who was my dear friend, Gordon Goodwin. He was truly a beacon of light and love. His music will live on forever in our hearts. —Gayle Levant, ASMAC President Read full letter here: asmac.org/in-memoria...

Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin with attendees at the ASMAC Big Band Hang, 28 Oct 2020.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 15/12/2025

Hollywood Recording Stars: Tales & Tips from the Scoring Stage Kathleen Robertson, Rick Baptist, Timothy Williams, Gayle Levant, Joel Iwataki, Wade Culbreath Hosted by Ross deRoche Thu 18 Dec 2025, 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online Register: asmac.org/civi/event...

Kazoo Chorale from ASMAC 50th Anniversary Golden Score Awards 1988 playing John Williams music.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 04/12/2025

ASMAC presents #Hitchcock & #Herrmann: The Friendship & Film Scores That Changed Cinema Steven C. Smith, William T. Stromberg, William V. Malpede. Moderated by Glenn Jordan. Register via QR code or here: asmac.org/civi/event... Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online. #ASMAC #filmscoring

Hitchcock & Herrmann book by Steven C. Smith in teal blue.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 02/12/2025

ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang Social Mixer Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood First Wednesday of the month, tomorrow, 3 Dec 2025, 7–10pm PST Come hear new chart read-downs! Register to let us know you'll be attending. asmac.org/civi/event...

ASMAC Vice Presidents Jeff Kellem and Milton Nelson
Flight 584 Big Band at The Mayflower Club
ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 13/11/2025

ASMAC Big Band Hang Bill Conti Big Band Arranging Competition Winners w/ Bill Conti & Mina Choi Sat 15 Nov 2025 12pm PST (UTC-08) Gergő Kormányos, Jorge Machain, Gabriel Duarte da Silva Register: asmac.org/civi/event... Hosted by Scott Healy Plus Elliot Deutsch's Quick Big Band Arranging Tips

Bill Conti, Gergő Kormányos, Jorge Machain, Gabriel Duarte da Silva, Mina Choi

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 30/10/2025

ASMAC Saints Day Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Join us as we honor ASMACs founders who arranged & orchestrated all the great hits, including The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, It’s A Wonderful Life, the original Star Wars, big band era, the 50s, 60s, … Register: asmac.org/civi/event...

The Lone Arranger with a caricature of Emil Newman conducting. ASMAC Saints Day.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 24/10/2025

The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers cordially invites everyone to attend our 2025 general membership meeting. Featuring special informative segments, cool giveaways, and more. Keynote: Conrad Pope Hosted by ASMAC President Gayle Levant & Board member Glenn Jordan

Conrad Pope keynote for the ASMAC Membership Meeting.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 04/10/2025

ASMAC presents Part 2 of: When Worlds Collide: The Sugarland Express, Jaws, & more — Creation of a Composer-Director Legacy Special Guest: Tim Grieving, author of John Williams: A Composer's Life Tomorrow! Sat 4 Oct 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) — Free & online! Register here: asmac.org/civi/event...

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 01/10/2025

Wed 1 Oc 2025, 7–10pm ASMAC 1st Wed Hang At The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA. Hosted by ASMAC Vice Presidents Milton Nelson & Jeff Kellem. Pizza provided at 7pm. Register soon, so we know how much pizza to obtain: asmac.org/civi/event...

On the left, Jeff Kellem wearing an N95 mask and a t-shirt with his music and text typeface designs with various styles of G clefs. On the right, Milton Nelson in the studio wearing a blue dress shirt.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 23/09/2025

ASMAC Premier Masters Series The Music of Lalo Schifrin Ira Hearshen Hosted by Sylvester Rivers Sat 27 Sep 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Register, free & online: asmac.org/civi/event... Master musician Ira Hearshen orchestrated for Lalo for many years; has an intimate knowledge of Lalo’s amazing work.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 18/09/2025

Sat 20 Sep 2025 12pm PDT (UTC-07) | Free & Online ASMAC presents Jo: The Little Women Musical Creating a Studio Cast Album Register via QR code or visit ASMAC dot org: asmac.org/civi/event... Join the entire creative team plus cast members for an in-depth look at creating a studio cast album.

Dan Redfeld (composer); Christina Harding & John Gabriel Koladziej (lyricists); JoAnn M. Hunter (director); Nigel Wright (co-producer); Nick Pugh (music engineer); music prep team of Danita Ng-Poss, Jason Poss, and Chris Siddall plus cast members Laura Benanti, Christine Allado, and Eleanor Grant. With producers Brian Purcell, Rob O'Neill, Elizabeth Hedman, and Emily Kerrigan.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 01/09/2025

This week! Wednesday, 3 Sep 2025, 7–10pm ASMAC First Wednesday Hang social mixer At The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA. Hosted by ASMAC VPs Milton Nelson & Jeff Kellem. Pizza provided at 7pm. Register soon, so we know how much pizza to obtain: asmac.org/civi/event...

ASMAC Vice Presidents Jeff Kellem and Milton Nelson. Jeff wearing a white 3M N95 mask with a black t-shirt showing G clef music typeface designs drawn by him and a fleece jacket. Milton wearing headphones and a blue dress shirt in a recording studio.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 30/08/2025

ASMAC: The Magnficent Seven & Silverado w/composer Bruce Broughton + Omni Music Publishing's Tim Rodier & Dan Redfeld Saturday, 6 Sep 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online Register: asmac.org/civi/event... #ASMAC #BruceBroughton #Silverado #ElmerBernstein #filmscoring #filmscores #filmcomposer

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 17/08/2025

ASMAC presents Bill Boston: When Worlds Collide: The Sugarland Express, Jaws, & more — Creation of a Composer-Director Legacy Special Guest: Tim Grieving, author of John Williams: A Composer's Life (coming out 2 Sep 2025) Sat 23 Aug 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Register here: asmac.org/civi/event...

Posters of The Sugarland Express showing Goldie Hawn mashed with the poster for Jaws only showing water and the text of the names of the films.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 15/08/2025

ASMAC Competitions 2025! Deadline: 1 Sep 2025 Submit now: asmac.org/education/... —Bill Conti Big Band Arranging Funded with the generous support of Bill Conti. —Pat Williams Composing & Arranging For each: 1st Place Award: $1000 2nd Place Award: $500 3rd Place Award: $250

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 30/07/2025

ASMAC Big Band Hang Ed Neumeister — Always in Motion Wed 30 Jul 2025, 7pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event... We'll dive into Ed's fun charts & how he guides improv. Hosted by Scott Healy. Plus a quick visit with Elliot Deutsch's Big Band Arranging Secrets Revealed.

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American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers @asmac.org · 22/07/2025

ASMAC Masters Series Jay Graydon Techniques & Secrets of Hit Productions Hosted by Sylvester Rivers Live from Jay's studio. Special nighttime event tonight: Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025 9pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event...

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