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NMC Lobbies Capitol Hill for George Miller (D-CA), and Louise Slaughter (D-NY) who serves as chair of Arts Advocacy Day 2013 N Ethe CongressionalW S Arts L Caucus. E In T addition to the arts advocacy focus on The National Music Council once again music education, Sanders and Pollard co-sponsored Arts Advocacy Day, T Ealso discussedR the importance of the joining Americans for the Arts and a National Endowment for the Arts, host of other national, state, and local underscoring its positive impact on arts agencies to lobby Congress on a N EAmerican W orchestras, S jazz,L andE folk T broad range of issues that impact music. The critical issue of copyright performers, educators, and local protection and performance rights were organizations that bring a robust arts also raised. presence to their communities. T E R A highlight of the advocacy activities centered on the 26th Annual Nancy N EHank sW Lecture Son Arts L and PublicE T Policy. Internationally renowned cellist and humanitarian Yo Yo Ma delivered T Ethis year’sR lecture with remarkable intellect and outstanding talent. Ma’s riveting lecture, “Art for Life’s Sake: A Roadmap from One Citizen Musician,” centered on the “edge effect” and the important confluence of politics, economics, and culture. NMC Director David Sanders led a delegation that included AFM Legislative During the lecture, Ma joined several Political Director Alfonso Pollard and artists in three remarkable artistic several Montclair State University arts presentations. Featured on stage were and education students. The schedule Spanish bagpiper and pianist Cristina included visits to Senators Barbara Pato; jooker Charles “Lil’ Buck” Riley; Mikulski (D-MD), Lamar Alexander (R- and MusiCorps wounded warriors TN), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ). On Specialist Nathan Kalwicki, Lance the House side, the team visited Corporal Josh Cawthorn, Sergeant Rex Representatives John Kline (R-MN), Tharp, Corporal Marcus Dandrea, and Lance Corporal Tim Donley. They were to contribute to this project, which will accompanied by teaching artist Greg culminate in a video installation at the Loman and MusiCorps founder Arthur forum. Bloom.
Fair Trade Music Project 5th IMC World Forum on Launched Music to be Held in
Brisbane During the 2013 World Creators Summit, co-sponsored by the NMC in Co-organized by the International Music Washington, DC, CIAM (the Council, the Music Council of Australia International Council of Music Creators) and Queensland Conservatorium th and its associate partner alliances Research Centre, the 5 World Forum ALCAM (Latin America), ECSA on Music will take place November 21- (Europe), Music Creators NA (US and 24, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. Over Canada) and PACSA (Africa) have 1,000 music professionals and launched the FAIR TRADE MUSIC enthusiasts are expected upon South project, proposed by Music Creators NA Bank. The program includes plenary and approved by the CIAM Congress in sessions, breakouts, performances, Costa Rica last April. video installations, workshops, master classes, project presentations and more. Inspired in many ways by the well There will be live performances of known “Fair Trade Coffee” movement, African, Asian, European and American the project has the primary objective of music at the World Music café. The certifying that all actors in the music Conservatorium building will be business adhere to standards of transformed into a giant musical transparency and fair compensation for instrument. Find out more here. music creators. These standards are to be developed and approved by music 1001 Voices for Musical Futures creators themselves. The details of the In the frame of the 5th IMC World Forum project will be developed in the months on Music, the 1001 Voices project to come. provides an online platform for musicians and music specialists from The project has been announced by around the globe to talk about their CIAM’s chair Lorenzo Ferrero at the visions for the future of music. Growing Summit opening cocktail and at the over the twelve months leading up to the CISAC General Assembly. A press conference, it will populate a dedicated release has also been sent, and YouTube channel with perhaps the received immediate attention from broadest overview of ideas on musical publications such as the Wall Street life. In these videos of no more than five Journal and Business Wire. minutes, interviewees are asked to summarize the key issues they identify as crucial to sustaining music and engaging communities as we approach 2020 and beyond. Everybody is invited
2 NAMM Foundation and development. Findings to-date indicate that tapping into the brain’s potential for Northwestern University music learning supports overall learning, Partner on First-of-Kind and is most critical for disadvantaged Music Training Research and under-served students. Projects “The NAMM Foundation is honored to support Dr. Kraus in these studies, Exploring the developmental and which we believe will push the cognitive impact of music learning boundaries of knowledge about the effects and impact of music learning,” Carlsbad, CA, May 28, 2013—Just how said Mary Luehrsen, executive director large a role musical training plays in of the NAMM Foundation. “Over time, developing children’s critical language these and other studies will continue to and learning skills is what Northwestern substantiate that music education is University’s Dr. Nina Kraus seeks to essential to learning for every child.” answer in two pioneering brain studies. Over the next two years, funding from The first study, “The Harmony Project: the NAMM Foundation empowers the Biological Benefits of Musical Training in research team led by Kraus to further At-Risk Children,” builds on initial examine the biological and behavioral research conducted in partnership with effects of musical training in school- the Harmony Project, a non-profit aged children, using the studies’ own organization providing free musical subjects as controls. training to children in gang reduction zones in Los Angeles. Analyzing the Both studies forge new ground in that no results of 81 subjects between six and other research to-date has assessed the nine years of age, initial findings effects of musical training using subjects demonstrate that the ability of the as both subjects and controls. Previous nervous system to differentiate speech research has compared the positive sounds based on subtle timing effects of musical training on both differences relates to language and musicians and non-musicians. Addition- literacy skills, such as reading fluency. ally, past research has typically been conducted on people who had private “So far we’ve seen that musical music lessons, while Kraus’ work seeks experience has a profound effect on to understand the impact of music how the nervous system encodes education delivered in group, school- meaningful sound – speech as well as based settings. music,” said Kraus. “Musical experience also enhances the ability to hear speech While still experimental, preliminary in noisy listening environments and findings hold powerful implications for helps to remember what is being said. how the nervous system responds to We expect to find that children with sound, even years after music education musical training have more precise has ceased. These studies build on neural encoding of speech sounds, Kraus’ research that explores the which translates into enhanced auditory musical wiring of the human brain and cognitive function, and ultimately, how these capacities support, guide and supports success in literacy, along with nurture language and literacy
3 the benefits of being engaged with About The NAMM Foundation music.” The NAMM Foundation, funded in large part by the National Association of The second project, “Impact of In- Music Merchants and its 9000 members School Music Classes: Rhythm, worldwide, is a nonprofit organization Language and the Brain,” is a with the mission of advancing active collaboration with the Chicago Public participation in music making across the Schools and seeks to understand how lifespan by supporting scientific musical training impacts cognitive, research, philanthropic giving and public linguistic and perceptual skills and service programs. For more information associated brain development. The about the NAMM Foundation, please study is the first to explore the impact of visit www.nammfoundation.org. music education delivered within public schools and investigates the relationships between biological and behavior metrics of rhythm and the Freemuse Speaks at Human neural encoding of sound, language and cognitive abilities. The study attempts Rights Council to answer two key questions in music research: what are the effects of music On 3 June 2013 in Geneva, training on the brain and how does it Switzerland, Freemuse made its first cause these changes? oral statement in the Human Rights Council of the United Nations. Over the past decade, the NAMM Foundation has reinvested nearly $80 Commenting on the newly launched UN million in promoting the social, health report on artistic freedom and creativity, and wellness benefits of recreational Freemuse Programme Manager Ole music making, including the Reitov said: groundbreaking “Mozart Effect” study. “The problems faced by artists are well About Nina Kraus, Ph.D described. Your analysis of the negative As head of the Auditory Neuroscience effects on societies of censorship and Laboratory at Northwestern University, persecution should be an eye opener to Dr. Kraus brings over 25 years of the international community. Freemuse experience to researching the biological welcome the recommendations in your foundations of auditory perception. Her report. They are clear and constructive.” lab, which investigates the neurobiology underlying speech and music perception Freemuse further commented on some and learning-associated brain plasticity, UN member countries questioning the studies normal listeners throughout the size and nature of violations on artistic lifespan, clinical populations (dyslexia; freedom: autism; hearing loss), auditory experts (musicians) and an animal model. Dr. “In their replies, some delegations Kraus’ work has been published in more indicate that artists are the cause of than 200 journals and national media unrest and danger to national unity. publications, including The New York These tactics of ‘killing the messenger’ Times and NPR. are well known from history. Artistic works have frequently served as the 4 ‘voice of the voiceless’ and thus been Manny Ansar spoke about the situation attacked by repressive regimes.” in Mali and was followed by statements from artists Deeyah, Didier Awadi, In the oral statement Freemuse Nadia Plesner and Jonathan Stanczack. reminded the UN Assembly of the recent attacks by militant religious For transcriptions and video clips, visit extremists on artistic expressions and http://freemuse.org/archives/6116 artists in countries such as Mali and Pakistan, and appealed to Iran and Saudi Arabia to abolish institutionalised discrimination against women artists. European Music Council Freemuse also criticized China, Turkey, Calls on the Turkish Belarus, Russia and Hungary for non- Government to Respect the transparent mechanisms of artistic Right of Freedom of censorship and repression. Expression and to Respect In order to improve reporting on the Right to Peaceful violations of artistic freedom, Freemuse Assembly proposed that relevant UN bodies consider establishing a one-stop entry point for reporting of violations of artistic The European Music Council (EMC) freedom, and that member states and regional group of the International Music human rights organizations incorporate Council (IMC) is the umbrella organi- chapters dealing with violations of zation for musical life in Europe. It is a artists’ rights to freedom of expression in platform for National Music Councils and future UPR submissions. organizations involved in various fields of music from many European countries; Freemuse Award presented the 76 members have their seat in 29 After the conclusion of the UN session European countries. on artistic freedom, artists who have experienced censorship and persecution The initial protests for the protection of a had an opportunity to present their public space in central Istanbul, Gezi experiences at another session hosted Park, have spread throughout the by the UN Special Rapporteur in the country and are addressing a number of field of cultural rights, Ms Farida issues such as the need for more Shaheed, and by the Permanent democracy and respect for the voice of Mission of Norway. civil society.
A presentation of the work of Freemuse The EMC condemns the excessive force and the newly established Artsfex used by police in the past against Network was followed by a ceremony protestors who have been demonstrat- where Freemuse Executive Director ing overwhelmingly peacefully, and calls Marie Korpe presented the Freemuse for Article 19 and 20 (1) of the UN Award to Manny Ansar, Director of declaration on human rights to be Festival au Désert in Mali. adhered to.
5 • Everyone has the right to freedom of the EMC is expressing its solidarity with opinion and expression; this right the peaceful musical protestors in includes freedom to hold opinions Turkey and asks for the violence to stop. without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and The European Music Council ideas through any media and contributes to a better mutual regardless of frontiers. understanding among peoples and their different cultures and to the right for all • Everyone has the right to freedom of musical cultures to coexist. It peaceful assembly and association. acknowledges the significant role that music and culture play for the political • Music is a powerful means of and societal development of a peaceful expression that can bring people and integrative Europe. Therefore it together – this has also been clearly advocates on local, national and demonstrated by the peaceful European level for an appropriate concerts that are taking place in Gezi framework for music, music Park, and other parts of the country. professionals and access to music. The EMC provides exceptional value to its In line with the 5 musical rights of the membership by building knowledge, International Music Council, the EMC creating networking opportunities, would like to stress the importance of: supporting and enhancing the visibility of initiatives that help sustain people’s • The right for all children and adults to participation in music and cultural life. express themselves musically.
The EMC appeals to the Turkish government to stop the excessive use of European Music Council force by police against the protestors. As in every democracy, the EMC asks Applauds Decision to Turkey to respect freedom of speech, Exclude Audio-Visual and media (including social media), religion, Cultural Services from belief, thought and assembly. The EMC is convinced of Turkey’s place within US/EU Free Trade Europe and the European Union. Negotiations Therefore, the accession negotiations should continue and start focusing on The European Music Council (EMC), chapters 23 and 24 of the negotiations regional group of the International Music as these chapters address "Judiciary Council (IMC), is the umbrella and Fundamental rights" and "Justice, organization for musical life in Europe. It Freedom and Security". Such is a platform for National Music Councils negotiations should ensure the and organizations involved in various adequate and effective protection of fields of music from many European fundamental rights and freedoms, countries; the 76 members have their including the freedom of (artistic) seat in 29 European countries. expression. The EMC is a member of the platform The EMC highly values cultural and on the potential of Cultural and Creative musical diversity in Turkey, this is why 6 Industries, which published a statement which the protection and promotion of on the Transatlantic Trade and cultural diversity is essential. Investment Partnership (TTIP) sent to the European Commission and The European Music Council European Parliament ahead of the contributes to a better mutual consultations on the negotiation understanding among peoples and their mandate. This statement was signed different cultures and to the right for all and supported by the EMC. musical cultures to coexist. It acknowledges the significant role that Quotes from the statement: music and culture play for the political “[the platform] feels strongly that cultural and societal development of a peaceful and audiovisual services should be and integrative Europe. Therefore it explicitly excluded from the European advocates on local, national and on a Commission’s negotiating mandate, European level for an appropriate following the ‘negative list’ approach. framework for music, music Such exclusion would be in line with the professionals and access to music. The Lisbon Treaty’s (Article 167, paragraph EMC provides exceptional value to its 4) requirement that the EU take culture membership by building knowledge, into account in its action to foster creating networking opportunities, intercultural respect and promote supporting and enhancing the visibility diversity. It would be in line with of initiatives that help sustain people’s previous trade agreements the EU participation in music and cultural life. negotiated with third countries. The EU is also bound by the UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural NAMM Members Just Play expressions, which is now part of European Law. On the other hand, this to Celebrate Music Day on Convention has not been ratified by the the Summer Solstice US. The Convention allows the EU and its member states to design cultural Brands and retailers orchestrate policies which contribute to the creative events that led June 21 to a development of vibrant and diverse booming crescendo cultural and creative sectors in the EU.“
In May the European Parliament voted in favor of excluding audio-visual and cultural services from the trade negotiations and strongly supports the EMC’s decision to follow this approach. The EMC would like to stress the importance of continuing this commitment to the “cultural exception” in the next phase of the negotiations with the U.S. on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. EMC believes Carlsbad, CA, June 24, 2013—NAMM that Europe is a cultural project for members and musicians of all abilities
7 tuned up their instruments to welcome teamed up with Alfred Music to feature the Summer Solstice in a daylong, the Tom Nolan Band leading a musical free-for-all in observance of the boisterous, 100-player harmonica band first-ever National Music Day, June 21. at Santa Monica Beach. The sounds of free, of-the-people music filled the air in more than 514 cities in Make Music New York (MMNY) 110 countries around the world. organized one of the largest musical celebrations in the country, playing host NAMM members organized and to a daylong succession of more than participated in dozens of live music 1,000 musical events, including Mass events, including uke circles, jam Appeal, a series of open-invitation, sessions, musical-instrument flash single-instrument jam sessions. Guitar mobs, free music lessons, and record World Magazine, Guitar Center, Guitar breaking performances, to create a Mash, D’Addario and NY Guitar School, musical feast for participants and gathered more than 400 guitarists for an spectators. Spearheaded by the afternoon of jamming and play-alongs. National Music Day Foundation and All ages and skill levels improvised and Make Music cities, the mission is to harmonized at the open-invitation event. encourage everyone to enjoy the unifying power and benefits of playing MMNY also presented Rhythm on music. Rikers, a drum-concert event featuring eight inmates who had been tutored by “I knew that this was something that our NYC-based professional percussionists city needed to be a part of,” said Nathan in a ten-week program combining music Honore of Milwaukee’s Melk Music. “Our theory and private drum lessons. The neighbors in Madison and Chicago both soul-stirring percussion concert was had excellent celebrations planned, so I performed for an enthusiastic group of definitely was inspired to start our own. fellow inmates, who could also It is so important to be involved with participate, with drums donated by National Music Day in order to publicly Remo. show support for music in the community.” The streets of New York were vibrant with musical energy. Musicians broke a NAMM-member-related events from Guinness World Record for the largest around the country included elaborate, keyboard ensemble ever assembled, well-attended celebrations on both while premiering pianist Jed Distler’s coasts and in most states. latest composition on 175 battery- powered Yamaha keyboards. Following Hohner Harmonicas supported music for the joyful performance, all of the the masses by donating harmonicas to keyboards were donated to the New aspiring musicians at events in six major York City Department of Education with U.S. cities: New York, Chicago, Los support from Viacom. A portable Angeles, Denver, Madison and Portland, karaoke bar featuring a traveling pianist ME. In New York’s Central Park, playing music on a Casio-donated Privia harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He gave free PX-350 digital piano acted as a modern- harmonica lessons to the public with the day pied piper throughout the streets of instruments. In Los Angeles, Hohner Manhattan, collecting brave vocalists
8 along the way. Gibson Guitars kept the instrumental groups performing along music playing by hosting MMNY after- the bike routes. The caravan culminated dark celebrations in their showroom. in a musical jam session in Skyline Park. NAMM retailers in cities across the country were responsible for events that Los Angeles kicked off the music cele- welcomed musicians of all levels and bration on June 20 with a free public abilities. Milwaukee’s Melk Music concert on the South Lawn of the Los encouraged seasoned musicians as well Angeles City Hall featuring celebrated as those who hadn’t picked up an composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson’s instrument in years to join a community- latest work. wide ‘music-affirmation jam session.’ Musical Innovations in Greenville, SC, Make Music Riverside organized pop-up involved community members in a concerts, performances and all-hands- ukulele circle that was filled to capacity welcome instrument circles starting with willing music makers, including a early in the morning and continuing well local 8th-grader’s entire slumber party. after sundown. Riverside’s aspiring musicians could choose among ukulele, “Being a part of a celebration happening drum, guitar, and keyboard circles. on the same day in over 500 cities in There was even a hands-on over 100 countries was an excellent way demonstration for would-be orchestra to get our community interested in conductors. playing music,” said Tracy Leenman of Musical Innovations. “We chose a National Music Day united efforts in ukulele circle because we hoped to major cities, small towns around the convey the idea that playing music as a nation and the world. NAMM-member family can be fun, affordable and very involvement proved instrumental in easy. Anyone can find a way to providing warm, welcoming participate in music, regardless of age opportunities for anyone to make music, or ability level; and any time people play illustrating that music and its many music, there are benefits - socially, benefits are for everyone. psychosocially, physically, and more.”
In Chicago, hundreds of musicians of all ages filled the plaza of Chicago’s IMC Announces Results of renowned Richard J. Daley Center for a stringed performance with the Rise & the 2013 International Shine Orchestra, a Broadway sing- Rostrum of Composers along, and John Philip Sousa’s famous Sousapalooza march. Prague, May 31, 2013 – Not I (2010) for soprano (or mezzo-soprano), chamber Denver music-makers took their act on ensemble and electronics by Polish the road as the city’s B-Cycle riders (B- composer Agata ZUBEL (born 1978) Cycle is the city’s bike-sharing transit and So very strange (2013), by young program) grabbed tambourines and Icelandic composer Úlfur HANSSON formed a musical caravan through the (born 1988) are the works selected by streets, stopping to make music with radio music producers participating in
9 the 60th International Rostrum of most outstanding. Polish Radio Composers (IRC) held in Prague from presented the work. Agata Zubel is a May 28 to 31, 2013. A flagship program multi-prize-winning and prolific of the International Music Council, this composer and vocalist, and is one of the year’s IRC edition was, for the first time most interesting figures on Poland’s in the history of the IRC, co-organized contemporary music scene. The late by Czech Radio. music critic and broadcaster Andrzej Chłopecki wrote about Agata Zubel Pursuing its mission to promote some years ago: ‘She’s got the contemporary music creation through charisma, she takes the audience by the broadcasting for sixty years, the annual throat and does not let it go until its last Rostrum has again strengthened its role breath, and her own breath (notated in as one of the most important the score) as well.” The work is a setting “rendezvous” for professional exchange of Samuel Beckett’s dramatic between radio producers. Its overall monologue Not I (1972), a logorrhoea of objective remains fostering the ex- fragmented sentences in which an change of performances of contem- elderly woman tells the story of her life. porary music between broadcasting organizations. For example, works In the “young composers” category, the chosen at the preceding Rostrum (2012) work selected as most worthy for were given some 500 broadcasts by worldwide broadcasting was So Very participating networks as well as Strange (2013), for electronics by affiliates of the European Broadcasting young Icelandic composer Úlfur Union (EBU). HANSSON (born 1988). The work was presented by Icelandic National The 2013 Rostrum gathered Broadcasting Service in a recording by representatives from 30 national radio the composer. Hansson commenced his networks from four continents, which studies in 2008 in composition for new presented 51 works composed within media at the Icelandic Academy of the the five years preceding the Rostrum. Arts and has since released two solo 12 of these works were by composers CDs. He has also created soundscapes under the age of 30. YLE Executive for various installations and composed Producer Heikki Valsta (Finland) chaired music for short films. Hansson obtained the sessions. After the listening his BA in composition in the spring of sessions, the assembly of delegates 2012 and one of his projects was the selected and recommended the most creation of a new instrument that he distinctive works in two categories: called OHM, a 26-string electromagnetic general and “young composers under harp, with a touch interface but which 30”. These and other works will be can also play automatically via presented in concerts and broadcast computer. So Very Strange is based on after the Rostrum by participating radio field recordings which were made during stations. a concert tour with Jónsi, an Icelandic pop singer. The foundations of the work In the general category, Not I (2010) for were created in bus trips and back soprano (or mezzo-soprano), chamber rooms of various concert venues across ensemble and electronics by Polish the USA. Upon his return to Iceland, the composer Agata ZUBEL (born 1978) composer began experimenting on the was selected by the delegates as the prototype of the OHM. 10 The results of this year’s Rostrum were announced at a press conference held MEMBER REPORTS at the Czech Radio on May 31. The producers of the selected works were presented with a UNESCO medal; it will AOSA also be awarded to the composer of the general selected work. The young The American Orff-Schulwerk composer selected will be awarded the Association is dedicated to the creative “Guy Huot Bursary for Young music and movement approach Composers” in the form of a joint developed by Carl Orff and Gunild commission with Radio France. Keetman. Recently, the organization has designed a new website and The International Music Council (IMC) is revamped the format and content of its the world’s leading membership-based members’ publication The Orff Echo. professional organization dedicated to New Resources at www.AOSA.org the promotion of the value of music in In addition to a redesigned look and feel the lives of all peoples. IMC’s mission is of the organization’s website, AOSA has to be the voice of music, to develop added a number of resources for sustainable music sectors worldwide, to teachers to help implement Orff create awareness about the value of teaching philosophies. Audio tracks, music, to make music matter in all social photos, videos, lesson plans, and other fabric, and to uphold basic music rights resources are available to members on in all countries. the site, and non-members can enjoy
easier navigation and a completely new IMC’s network is present in 150 look, as well as access to more countries on all continents, with national information on Orff Schulwerk. music councils and international, regional and national music organizations as well as specialized Upcoming Features in the Orff Echo organizations in the field of arts and culture. IMC members of honour are The Orff Echo is the members’ journal of chosen among the world’s outstanding AOSA. The Echo is always seeking professionals, educators, performers authors to contribute their perceptions, and composers. Through its members, philosophies, and experience with the IMC has direct access to over 1000 Orff approach. As part of the journal’s organizations and 200 million persons recent redesign, the editorial board has eager to develop and share knowledge decided to accept articles on any and experience on diverse aspects of subject for every issue of the Echo. musical life. Each issue will contain these general articles as well as several around a feature topic, selected by the issue’s coordinators. The first feature, “Arts and Academia: Partnering For Student Success,” appeared in the Summer 2013 issue. Upcoming topics include “Looking At Student Work” (Fall 2013), “Music and
11 Culture” (Winter 2014), “Critical Thinking As with many publications, The Orff and the Orff Approach” (Spring 2014), Echo works months in advance of “Teacher Evaluation” (Summer 2014), publication to develop well-rounded and “Orff Schulwerk and 21st Century content. Those interested in contributing Skills” (Fall 2014). should contact an issue coordinator or Deadlines for these and other issues are the editor before submitting. Email available on the The Orff Echo pages at contacts for the editor and coordinators www.aosa.org. Those interested in are available at www.aosa.org’s Echo contributing can contact the editor pages. ([email protected]) or the • Spring 2014: Critical Thinking and coordinators for a specific issue, as the Orff Approach (September 15, listed on the AOSA website’s page for 2013) the Echo. • Summer 2014: Teacher Evaluation (December 15, 2013) The Echo’s New Blind Peer Process • Fall 2014: Orff Schulwerk and 21st Part of The Orff Echo’s purpose is to Century Skills (March 15, 2014) demonstrate the value of Orff • Winter 2014: Open Issue-Tentative Schulwerk. To that end, the journal’s (June 15, 2014) editorial board is promoting the journal • Spring 2015: TBD (September 15, as a resource that publishes scholarly 2014) research on topics relevant to the Schulwerk and children’s music ______education. To encourage submissions of these ASCAP papers, the Echo has instituted a blind peer-review process for research Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, & Diplo articles. This rigorous process subjects Honored at 30th Annual ASCAP Pop anonymous manuscripts to scholarly Music Awards review by qualified reviewers. Once manuscripts have been reviewed, those ASCAP hosted its 30th annual Pop accepted as valid and substantive are Music Awards at the Loews Hollywood invited to publish in The Orff Echo. Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on April 17th. Readers and authors will be able to The star-studded event, which was identify these articles easily in each attended by hundreds of songwriters, issue. recording artists and music industry For guidelines on formatting research leaders, paid special tribute to Steven papers, authors and candidates can Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith and read “Guidelines For Formatting producer Diplo, and honored the Research Articles” on the Orff Echo songwriters and publishers of the most page at www.aosa.org. Readers performed ASCAP songs on the 2012 interested in submitting their research pop charts. for review or learning more can contact the editor at [email protected]. Missed This Year's Incredible EXPO? Editorial Deadlines for the Echo Watch it Online!
12 If you couldn't be in LA with us, we are presented renowned songwriter and again offering you the ability to watch legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy with the the EXPO! Over 40 panels, which are prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award, nearly 60 hours of content, are available and the evening’s honorees were to stream online. By purchasing EXPO celebrated before an audience of Video Access, you will get to view the distinguished songwriters, Christian panels at your leisure. For more music stars and music industry leaders. information, visit www.ascap.com/expo. 14th Annual Concert Music Awards Four ASCAP Luminaries Join Rock Honors Tania León, Jon Deak, Steve and Roll Hall of Fame Smith and Morton Gould
Four ASCAP legends are among the ASCAP held its 14th annual Concert 2013 inductees to the Rock and Roll Music Awards on Friday, May 17th at Hall of Fame. At the star-studded April Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman 18th ceremony held at the Nokia Center in New York City. ASCAP Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, the member, composer, musician and following ASCAP luminaries were author Peter Schickele hosted the inducted into one of rock’s most invitation-only event, which recognized prestigious fellowships: Heart, Randy the achievements of ASCAP’s 2013 Newman, Donna Summer and Quincy Concert Music Honorees who represent Jones. the diverse aesthetic spectrum of the concert music world, including Tania ASCAP Applauds USTR Special 301 León, Jon Deak, Steve Smith and Report Morton Gould. ASCAP welcomes this past May’s report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Sue Drew Promoted to Senior Vice Representative (USTR), in which USTR President, Creative Services specifically calls on foreign governments to ensure that adequate copyright ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento payments are made when U.S. musical announced the promotion of Sue Drew compositions are performed in TV and to Senior Vice President, Creative radio broadcasts, over cable systems Services and Membership, reporting and in all other kinds of public directly to him. Drew will be responsible performances. for overseeing the Membership Creative Services staff in all musical genres and Ben Glover Named Songwriter of the will also oversee the operations of the Year at 35th Anniversary ASCAP Los Angeles, New York and Nashville Christian Music Awards membership offices.
ASCAP honored the songwriters and ASCAP Music Brings Message to publishers of Christian music’s most Library of Congress performed songs of the past year at the 35th annual ASCAP Christian Music With a special concert in DC on May Awards, held Monday, May 6th at the 14th, The ASCAP Foundation and the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Library of Congress jointly celebrated Tennessee. ASCAP President and the fourth anniversary of the ASCAP Chairman of the Board Paul Williams Collection at the Library of Congress - 13 the gift by The ASCAP Foundation of ASCAP Honors Top Film and documents, photos, sheet music and Television Music Composers at 28th other artifacts. Annual Awards Celebration
Paul Williams Among Speakers at ASCAP hosted its 28th annual Film & CISAC World Creators Summit Television Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on On Wednesday, June 5th, ASCAP Thursday, June 20th. The invitation-only President and Chairman Paul Williams dinner and awards ceremony paid delivered a powerful keynote to special tribute to composer Patrick attendees of the CISAC World Creators Doyle and composer-arranger Ray Summit in DC. He spoke passionately Charles, and honored composers of the and pointedly about what it means to be top box office film music, the most a creator in today’s challenging digital performed television music and the top environment. Read the full text at video game music of 2012. www.ascap.com.
ASCAP President Paul Williams Conductors Guild Responds to Pandora Op-Ed
Attacking ASCAP Advocacy The Conductors Guild held its 40th
Annual Conference in St. Louis June 15- Pandora recently ran an op-ed in the 18 where Donald Hunsberger was daily congressional newspaper, The Hill, presented with the 2013 Max Rudolf attacking ASCAP's efforts to protect fair Award. The Max Rudolf Award is compensation for its members from the presented biennially in recognition of online music streaming service. Read outstanding achievement as a conductor President and Chairman and songwriter and pedagogue, and significant service Paul Williams's full response at to the profession in the realms of www.ascap.com scholarship, advocacy and/or ensemble
building. Julian Lennon Interviewed in the
"ASCAP Presents: The NightBird The Conductors Guild established this Studios Series" award in 1997 in memory of Max Rudolf
- a longtime supporter of the Guild, As part of the newly created “ASCAP conducting pedagogue and scholar. Presents: The NightBird Studios Series," acclaimed singer-songwriter Julian Past recipients include: Lennon sat with fellow singer-songwriter
Jed Leiber for a Google+ Hangout, 1997 – Gunther Schuller broadcast live from Leiber's studios in 1999 – Gustav Meier West Hollywood, CA. The live video 2001 – Otto-Werner Mueller chat took place on Friday, June 14th, 2003 – David M. Epstein and Lennon answered select questions 2005 – Daniel Lewis from fans who tweeted to @ASCAP 2007 – Herbert Blomstedt using the hashtag #AskJulian. 2009 – Paul Vermel
2011 – Jonathan Sternberg
14 The Conductors Guild announces Jamie Music Critics Association Reeves as the winner of the 2013
Thelma A. Robinson Scholarship Award. The Music Critics Association of North This distinguished award and $1,250 America will launch a new initiative early prize is given biennially to a U.S. citizen this fall: Classical Voice North America, who has participated in at least one a web journal of music criticism and Conductors Guild Conductor Training commentary written by members and Workshop. The award is sponsored by occasional guest contributors. Our goal the National Federation of Music Clubs, is to provide expert reviews, in-depth endowed by the Ohio Federation of think pieces and reportage across the Music Clubs, and named to honor continent, particularly in areas where NFMC past president Thelma Robinson. classical music coverage has been
curtailed or eliminated by the traditional Following each Conductor Training print media; to cover national trends Workshop, faculty members submit one from a regional perspective; and to offer nomination for the scholarship, making it our members a global digital showcase an incredible accomplishment to be for their work. nominated out of the pool of over 100 participants in the 2010-2012 seasons.
This year’s nominees include Matthew Brown, Yu-Chi Chou, Raúl Gómez, Music Education Lauren Heller, Norman Huynh, David Roundtable Jacobs, Christopher Lees, Vinay Parameswaren, William Reed, Jamie July 19, 2013 - After two days of debate, Reeves, Rebecca Smithorn and the U.S. House of Representatives Douglas Stone. Finalists selected for the passed the new GOP ESEA bill, H.R. 5, award were Norman Huynh, Vinay the "Student Success Act," by a partisan Parameswaren and the winner, Jamie vote of 221-207. The legislation seeks to Reeves. Reeves participated in the drastically cut down on the "federal Conductors Guild Conductor Training footprint" for education policy, striking Workshop at the Richmond Symphony down many key provisions of No Child with faculty JoAnn Falletta, Gustav Left Behind and also eliminating several Meier and Erin Freeman. signature education programs introduced by the Obama Past recipients include: administration. 1990 – Miriam Burns 1992 – Steven Martyn Zike Under the new law, states and school 1994 – Laura Rexroth districts would gain a tremendous 1996 – Beatrice Jona Affron amount of control as to how they hold 1998 – Annunziata Tomaro schools accountable for the progress of 2000 – Eric Bell students. Amendments adopted during 2002 – Kevin Geraldi debate on Thursday included one that 2004 – Carolyn Kuan eliminates the requirement that states 2006 – Octavio Mas-Arocas evaluate teachers based on student 2008 – Katherine Kilburn outcomes; under the amendment these 2011 – Matilda Hofman evaluations would now be optional. The 2013 – Jamie Reeves 15 legislation also prevents the Department more soon on the Harkin approach to of Education from adopting the Common protecting music and arts education, Core State Standards, and eliminates and the work that is currently taking Maintenance of Effort (i.e. spending) place throughout the greater arts requirements for states in order to education community, in preparation for receive federal funding. Finally, the the next round of lobbying efforts. legislation adjusts Title I funding allocation requirements, effectively Christopher Woodside allowing states and LEAs to allocate Assistant Executive Director, funding to any schools with students Center for Advocacy and Public Affairs, below the poverty level regardless of the National Association for Music Education number or concentration of children in poverty. MTNA This is the first time since 2001 that an education bill has reached the floor of Music Teachers National Association either house of Congress. However, continues to develop new programs and passage in the House is almost certainly initiatives to meet the needs of its as far as the bill will go—the Senate independent and collegiate teacher HELP Committee has forwarded a membership and further the value of diametrically opposed version of ESEA music study nationwide. Activities and for consideration by the full body, and new initiatives include: the White House has also publicly stated its opposition to the House bill. Athletes and the Arts MTNA, the Performing Arts Medicine Most importantly for music advocates, Association and the American College H.R.5 spells bad news for any federal of Sports Medicine hosted a two-day support of music education. Ranking launch of Athletes and the Arts, an Member George Miller introduced a initiative focused on linking the sport substitute bill that would have done athlete and the musician/performing more for arts education, but it never had artist communities through collaborative any realistic chance of passing. In his exchange and application of wellness, remarks on the floor, Mr. Miller stated, training and performance research “They fail to provide adequate funding initiatives. The event took place May and resources for students and schools. 29–30, at the American College of They fail to move beyond the narrow Sports Medicine Conference in focus of reading and math to ensure Indianapolis, Indiana. students get a well-rounded education.” The amendment was soundly defeated MTNA Piano Competition Winners by a partisan vote of 193-233. Featured at National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy What happens next is in the hands of the Senate. Chairman Harkin has stated National winners of the MTNA piano that he hopes his bill will reach the competitions performed in a recital July Senate floor by early fall. We will be 25, 2013, at the opening of the National active with the Chairman’s office (a key Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy at supporter of music education) in the the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Illinois. days and weeks to come. Stay tuned for 16 The performers were Katrina Jia, winner Importance of an Arts Council, The of the 2012 MTNA Junior Piano History of Greenville, The Arts and Competition, sponsored by the Kawai Autism, A Bird’s Eye View - The America Corporation; Megan Lee, Depiction of the Bird in Keyboard Music, winner of the 2013 MTNA Senior Piano Parliamentary procedure, Life with Our Competition, sponsored by Yamaha Juniors, and Unforgettable Moments, Corporation of America, Piano Division; On and Off stage. Musical and Conlan Miller, winner of the 2013 presentations, all open to the public, MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition, were “An Evening with Loretta sponsored by Steinway & Sons. The Holloway”; Dr. Bruce Schoonmaker, performance marks the seventh time Baritone, Furman University; Jacob MTNA’s competitions winners have Wylie, Percussion, student at Furman performed for this conference. University; Maria Parinni (SC), pianist, Brevard Concerto winner; Megan 2014 MTNA National Conference Mashburn (GA) 2013 Alpha Corinne Mayfield Opera Winner; and Scott The 2014 MTNA National Conference O’Toole (AL), 2013 Student Audition will be held March 22–26, in Chicago, winner in percussion. Illinois. Highlights of the conference include recitals by the clarinet and piano The convention ended with a banquet duo Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu with speaker Dr. Virginia Uldrick, and pianist Spencer Myer. Nearly 2,000 founder of the South Carolina teachers, exhibitors and student Governor’s School for the Arts and competitors are expected to attend this Humanities who spoke on “The Role of event. Quality Arts Education in Shaping a Nation”. At the conclusion of her speech, Dr. Uldrick was award the NFMC NFMC Presidential Citation honoring her life-long work in arts/music education.
The 2014 NFMC Conference will be The 57th Biennial Convention of the held at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in National Federation of Music Clubs was Portland, Oregon, June 24-28, 2014. held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in
Greenville, SC, June 25-29, 2013.
Carolyn Nelson (ND) was re-elected national president. The highlights of the convention included the selection of National Flute Association the 2013-2015 NFMC Young Artists. They are: Courtney Miller, Mezzo 41st Annual National Flute Soprano, currently of Boston; Tavi Association Convention Ungerleider, Cello, studying at Juilliard; Confluence of Cultures and Mark Gardner, Baritone, currently living Perseverance of Spirit in Ontario; and Olga Krayteman, Piano, living of Rochester, NY. The attendees August 8–11, 2013 were also thrilled by the performance of New Orleans Marriott Hotel the new Ellis Duo Piano winners, Hillary New Orleans, Louisiana Mauler and Tiffany Delgado of Utah. Educational presentations included: The
17 Thursday begins with the official Later on Friday, our celebration of new opening ceremonies led by our music continues with Convention president, Beth Chandler. Embracing a Performers Competition winners confluence of cultures from the very performing winning pieces from the start, the Jambalaya Flute Orchestra, Newly Published Music Competition conducted by Lifetime Service Award coupled with performances by Leone recipient Angeleita Floyd and consisting Buyse and Gary Schocker. The of flutists from all over the world, will hit Venezuelan National Flute Orchestra is off the convention with a program both featured in the Friday Pre-Gala concert. varied and uplifting in spirit. For the Friday night Gala, I am thrilled to report that Lifetime Achievement Award But, wait! The excitement will already recipient Barthold Kuijken has agreed to have begun on Wednesday with the treat us with his inspiring artistry in Young Artist Competition quarterfinals concert! and other activities, spilling over into early Thursday with the High School Jim Walker is sure to be an engaging Competition. guest speaker at Saturday morning’s Teacher’s Breakfast. The Orchestral Thursday events include a Robert Dick Audition Competition and Masterclass masterclass on extended techniques, a takes place this day, and flute special event honoring Floyd in ensembles from the U.S. and abroad collaboration with her students and representing Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, friends, and presentations and China, Ireland, and more participate in performances of choro music! Plan to this day’s events. Afternoon events attend the Pre-Gala concert, at which include a panel on Jazz Flute Tone, a Greg Pattillo and Robert Dick will health session with doctors on site to improvise, to whet your appetite for the help you diagnose and prevent ailments, first Gala concert. The Opening Gala solo and chamber music events, and the Jazz concert—slated to be the most annual reception NFA Gala Awards exciting Jazz Gala concert ever— Dinner honoring our 2013 Lifetime features an all-star lineup, with Orlando Achievement Award and Distinguished “Maraca” Valle, Hubert Laws, Nestor Service Award recipients. Kicking off the Torres, Ali Ryerson, the Jazz Flute Big evening in the Pre-Gala concert will be Band, and others. the French Flute Orchestra under the direction of Pierre-Yves Artaud. For convention early birds, on Friday we As for the Saturday Orchestral Gala— open with the Sunrise Concert featuring well, get ready for spectacular! Hear a multitude of solo and chamber works orchestral excerpts performed by flutists and, for those eager to launch their Karl-Heinz Schütz of the Wiener career, a Career Workshop at 7:30 a.m. Philharmoniker and Sarah Jackson of Don’t miss Special Fingerings for the the LA Philharmonic accompanied by Piccolo, Flute, Alto, and Bass Flutes, full orchestra! Also on the program are moderated by Chris Potter with Robert solo works by Lawrence Dillon, André Dick and Jan Gippo as collaborators. Jolivet, Felix Mendelssohn, Krzystof Friday also ushers in a series of world Penderecki, and Gary Schocker, premiere concerts including new music conducted by Ransom Wilson. by composer Eric Ewazen.
18 The final day of the convention takes off presented by several of his students; with a low flute Lollapaluzza hosted by Maestro Nilsson himself will be at hand Chris Potter and other “lowees.” Make to charm us with his charismatic time to visit with the Myrna Brown approach to teaching the flute. Friday Competition award recipient, stop in to and Saturday bring presentations from listen to John Bailey lead us through the the pedagogical practices of Brazilian Widor Suite, or participate in the second master João Dias Carrasqueira, the of three Flute Masterclass Lagniappes legendary Julius Baker, and Lifetime (a Louisiana French word for “something Achievement Award recipient Aurèle extra”). Bring your flute to this extra- Nicolet. Artists involved in the Maestro special event, where you will have the Series include Antonio Carlos opportunity to play in any Carrasqueira, Lars Nilson, Eva Amsler, simultaneously occurring open master- Nobutaka Shimiu, Jasmine Choi, and classes in the Grand Ballroom. Wander Jeanne Baxtresser. in and learn from such pedagogues as Patricia George, Nancy Stagnitta, and Solo and chamber concerts feature Carla Rees on alto and bass flute. Stop artists Marianne Gedigian, Raffaele in at the “Mutant” flutes concert—where Trevisani, Carol Wincenc, Marco piccolos, alto, and bass flutes will Granados, Nicola Mazzanti, Ransom abound! Wilson, Sophie Cherrie, Trudy Kane, Sibel Pensel, Cristina Ballatori, János A convention day is not complete Bálint, Nobutaka Shimizu, Michel without the late-night Cabaret. Featured Bellavance, Karl-Heinz Schultz, Eva Cabaret events include the Billy Kerr Amsler, Lorna McGhee, Carol Wincenc Quartet, Fernando Brandão, and Nestor and John Barcellona, Jan Gippo, Torres in concert and a Havana Summit Virginia Broffitt, Margaret Cornils, with Maraca, Jane Bunnett, Nestor Claudio Barile, Szabolcs Szilágyi, and Torres, and other great jazz masters. others. The Saturday night Cabaret features the spectacular Ali Ryerson and the Jazz Barthold Kuijken, this year’s Lifetime Flute Big Band along with Jim Walker, Achievement Award recipient, will Nestor Torres, and other renowned jazz present masterclasses for modern flute masters. players wishing to be more “authentic” in their interpretation on the modern You might also choose to go to the instrument and also for those who play movies. Yes! You will have a free ticket the transverse flute. Sophie Cherrier, a to experience the premiere of Peter teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and Westbrook’s newly released film, The member of Boulez’s Ensemble Flute in Jazz: Window on World Music. Intercontemporain, shares pointers on how the French approach flute training. This year we have created the “Maestro There are masterclasses for high school Series,” celebrating the pedagogical students taught by Marianne Gedigian, trends by our master teachers. On a jazz panel featuring Hubert Laws, and Thursday, Keith Underwood delights us many other educational sessions taught with his incredible out-of-the-box by artists such as Trevisani, Wilson, and approach to flute pedagogy. Later in the Bálint. All this, and I haven’t even day, the Swedish/Argentinean mentioned the three additional Flute pedagogical mastery of Lars Nilsson is Lagniappes! 19 Wellness events include Helen Aaron Goldman). These ensembles will Spielman’s presentation on Self rehearse once daily to prepare for two Compassion, a plethora of health performances (each!) on Sunday— committee events, and a panel called including playing on the Carnaval Final Doctor’s Diagnostic Dialogues. Morning Closing Ceremonies! sessions will include a pranayama workshop to get your spirit going on During the closing ceremonies, we Friday, a presentation on Body continue to celebrate the flute. But more Mapping, another on the brain—and you importantly, we celebrate our community certainly won’t want to miss the Throat as flute choirs, reaffirming that playing Scope event, which gives an inside look music with each other is good, fun, and into the physicality of playing the flute. capable of building lasting friendships— But, wait—there’s more! Don’t forget the making this world a better place. Recover Your Rhythm Room, where you can go for retreat, quiet, meditation, Please visit www.nfaonline.org/Annual- and—if you’re so inclined—a massage. Convention
George Pope continues to serve us by offering yet another moving NOA Remembrance and Healing concert.
From the Technology and Music panel, Opera and Musical Theatre in the to flute club panels, to a discussion on 21st Century: Tradition and new music for flute ensemble led by Innovation Converge Trudy Kane with guest composers, panels and workshops abound, on The 59th Annual Convention of the learning how to improve your National Opera Association with improvisation skills, getting started on The National Association of Teachers the baroque flute, improving your of Singing and Opera America. memorization skills, practicing know- how, and on and on! And we cannot January 9th through 12th, 2014 forget our many flute choir reading Roosevelt Hotel, New York City sessions including the Jazz Flute Big
Band reading session and the Low Register early to take advantage of the Flutes Reading Session. early bird rates!
Gordon Ostrowski, New York NOA local Nearly 40 flute choirs will be featured in chair David Ronis, and NATS Vice lunch-hour lobby concerts (in both the President Kathleen Arecchi have Galleria Lobby and the Hotel Lobby assembled an outstanding program. itself) and in our designated Flute Choir Remember, in our joint meetings, all room. sessions are open to all conferees. In
addition to our standing sessions of the We are excited to announce a Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition, convention first: any flutist interested in the annual Cabaret, the Vocal performing at the convention will be Competition at Opera America’s given the opportunity to do so by National Opera Center, and Awards signing-up for the Swamp Jazz Flute Banquet, we will be presenting a full Orchestra (directed by Ali Ryerson) or the Gumbo Flute Orchestra (directed by 20 production of the winner of the Chamber Songwriter of the Year, which he has Opera Competition. captured for three consecutive years.
Call for Posters One of the evening’s many highlights Authors are invited to submit abstracts was the “Visionary Award” presentation of original research for poster to Daniel Glass, renowned CEO and presentations on topics related to the Founder of Glassnote Records. Ben performance, pedagogy, composition, Lovett of Mumford & Sons presented the and production of opera, particularly as award to Glass, delivering a humorous it relates to the convention theme. and heartfelt speech. Glass was recognized for his tireless dedication to Deadline: September 1, 2013 songwriters and immeasurable
contributions to the music industry and Abstracts should be submitted for greatly affecting the lives and electronically to Kay Payn, at [email protected]. careers of songwriters. International music sensation Psy was also awarded with SESAC’s first ever SESAC “Video Performance Award” in recognition of his blockbuster “Gangnam SESAC Hosts 17th Annual Pop Style” video, which saw over 1.5 billion Awards YouTube views, an all-time high. Psy accepted his SESAC “Video Perfor- SESAC hosted its 17th Annual Pop mance Award” via video thanking his Awards last night at the prestigious New fans for the video’s unprecedented York Public Library. Rico Love captured success. top honors at the event taking home both Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year awards for his hit, “Heart SESAC Celebrates at 2013 Film & Attack” as recorded by Trey Songz. Television Composers Awards SESAC Publisher of the Year honors SESAC honored its stellar roster of top went to Sony ATV Sounds. Love is film and television composers with the responsible for penning an extraordinary annual SESAC Film & Television six of the evening’s honored songs Composers Awards on June 6. The including Song of the Year “Heart prestigious dinner was held at the chic Attack” by Trey Songz, “4 AM” by Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica, Melanie Fiona, “Mr. Wrong” by Mary J. CA, and celebrated the composers of Blige feat. Drake, “Touch’N You” by Rick music featured in 2012’s biggest films, Ross feat. Usher, “Motivation” by Kelly primetime television shows and cable Rowland feat. Lil Wayne and “Without programs. You” by David Guetta featuring Usher. Pop songstress Michelle Williams made Many top composers were honored for a special appearance to present Love their work at the event on a plethora of with the night’s biggest honor of high profile movies and television projects including Christophe Beck for
21 his work on several movies including brought the audience to their feet in The Guilt Trip, Pitch Perfect and This several standing ovations. Means War. SESAC also acknowledged the work of other composers including Danny Lux, Dennis C. Brown, John SESAC Sponsors GRAMMYs On The Swihart, Jeff Beal, Jason Derlatka, Jon Hill Awards Ehrlich, Matt Mariano, Michael Egizi, and many more for their outstanding SESAC sponsored the 2013 GRAMMYs achievements in television scoring. New on the Hill Awards in Washington, D.C., composers including Christopher Tyng, on April 17 at The Hamilton. Referred to Timothy Andrew Edwards, Evan as Washington's most interesting mix of Frankfort and others were welcomed to music and politics, the event featured a the SESAC family via a special video riveting round of music from SESAC presentation. songwriters Victoria Shaw (“I Love The Way You Love Me”) and Angela Hunte (“Empire State Of Mind”) along with writer Kara Dioguardi (“Sober”). The SESAC at CISAC World Creators evening also featured more than a Summit dozen members of Congress joining the SESAC’s President/COO Pat Collins songwriters for a rousing rendition of was on hand at the World Creators The Ronettes' "Be My Baby." Summit to moderate a discussion panel Songstress Jennifer Hudson was entitled “Visions for the Future – honored at the event with the Recording Creators in the Digital Age”. The panel Artist Coalition Award for her discussed today’s digital revolution and philanthropic and artistic achievements. how modern day innovations have She ended the evening with rousing empowered creative artists to step performances of “Hallelujah” and “One outside traditional business structures. Night Only” from her Oscar-winning role On Tuesday night SESAC sponsored a in the movie, Dreamgirls. reception and showcase for the World The GRAMMYs on the Hill events Creators Summit attendees that include the music community's only featured award-winning singer/ annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill at songwriter Jim Lauderdale. The which hundreds of music professionals Americana great performed several of from across the country to visit legis- his hits including his tribute to the late, lators to advance pro-music policies that great George Jones, "The King Of improve the environment for music and Broken Hearts". Lauderdale was joined its makers. GRAMMYs on the Hill on the show by Hall of Fame Advocacy Day features a morning artist/songwriter Valerie Simpson ("Ain't briefing with keynote speeches by No Mountain High Enough") and leading legislators and lobbying acclaimed Broadway composer Alan members of Congress. Menken ("Beauty and The Beast") with eclectic and powerful performances that
22 SESAC Latina Celebrates 2013 Music Awards in Beverly Hills The SESAC Latina Music Awards were presented at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel and bestowed top honors on Ariel Barreras for Songwriter of the Year and for Song of the Year for his hit "Llamada De Mi Ex" as recorded by La Arrolladora Banda El Limon de Rene Camacho and published by FERCA Songs, Greatest Hits ARPA. Editora de Ideas was named Publisher of the Year. The star-studded awards ceremony included live performances by regional Mexican stars Voz de Mando, Spanish superstar Luz Casal and award winning producer/songwriter/performer Draco.
The SESAC Latina YouTube Music
Performance Award was presented for the first time ever and the big winner of the night was Korean rapper PSY for his phenomenon hit single “Gangnam Style”, which, after only a year, has reached more than 1.6 billion views. Also, included in this category were Samo Parra (Camila) for “De Que Me Sirve La Vida” and Bibi Marín (Reik) for “Creo En Ti.” SESAC also presented the Latina Icon Award to Luz Casal in recognition of a career that has achieved worldwide cultural impact. Casal, who also recently received the Latin Grammy's Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented the award by SESAC's J.J. Cheng and gave a gracious speech noting her gratitude at receiving such a prestigious award at this point in her career. Billboard's Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Leila Cobo, introduced
Casal for her live performance.
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