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: https://twp.ai/E5CaPn Sat 6 Jun 2026 — 12pm PDT (UTC-07) #ASMAC

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: https://twp.ai/E5CfYZ Possible charts by Oliviana Marie, J Ryan Kern, Chuck Wike, Rick Hils, Milton Nelson, Jim McMillen, Allen Carter

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: https://twp.ai/E5Bc4a #ASMAC #composer #MarvelStudios #Ironheart

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 https://twp.ai/E5Biy7

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. https://twp.ai/E5AGcx

Frank Comstock (Part 2) https://twp.ai/9OV4d0

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 https://twp.ai/9OUog5

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.

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

Virtual Studio Invasion: LA Percussion Rentals + Percussion Discussion This Sat Mar 28—12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register: https://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 Mentorship Program Applications due Sun 15 March 2026 Apply: https://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

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

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: https://twp.ai/E6Gi9Y

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 https://twp.ai/9PbOfs

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: https://twp.ai/E6F5uY #ASMAC #bigband #bigbandhang

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! https://twp.ai/E6FrxW

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...#Hitchcock#Herrmann:Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12pm PST (UTC-08) Free & Online. #ASMAC #filmscoring

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 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

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 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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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: 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

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...

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

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.

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...

Once again, I am filled with profound sadness that our world has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of the great lyricist, Alan Bergman. His legacy, along with his loving wife Marilyn, will live on in our hearts forever. —Gayle Levant, President Read more here: asmac.org/2025/07/20...

ASMAC Presents To Kill a Mockingbird with Chris Siddall, Dan Redfeld, and Peter Bernstein Exploring Elmer Bernstein's score for To Kill a Mockingbird with Chris Siddall, Dan Redfeld, & Peter Bernstein. Saturday, 19 Jul 2025 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event...

Our dear friends, composers / arrangers Lalo Schifrin and Alf Clausen are deeply missed. These two brilliant minds created music that will live on forever in our hearts. —Gayle Levant, ASMAC President asmac.org/2025/07/03...

Flying through the Score of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story with Ilan Eshkeri Sat 14 June 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Register here, Free & Online: asmac.org/civi/event... Learn about: • Process & score for the film • Scoring for documentaries & how that's different than scoring for film

ASMAC Hang Social Mixer, Tomorrow! Wed 4 Jun 2025, 7–10pm The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, NoHo, CA. Hosted by ASMAC VPs Milton Nelson & Jeff Kellem. Pizza at 7pm. Register so we know how much pizza to obtain: asmac.org/civi/event... Meet fellow ASMAC community members.

ASMAC Premier Masters Series Panel w/Motown’s Paul Riser, H. B. Barnum, McKinley Jackson, Sylvester Rivers Arranging & Composing: Timeless Hits Register here: asmac.org/civi/event... Tomorrow! Sat 31 May 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online

ASMAC Big Band Hang Dave Panichi Host: Scott Healy Sat 10 May 2025 4pm PDT (UTC-07) In Australia, it'll be Sun, 11 May 2025, 9am AEST (UTC+10) Register via QR code or here: asmac.org/civi/event... Composer, arranger, trombonist Dave Panichi will dive into some of his arrangements & compositions.

ASMAC Social Mixer—Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator Hang Three Sisters Coffee & Tea, 1706 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA this Friday 25 Apr 2025, 10am–12pm Register to let us know you'll be there: asmac.org/civi/event... Hosted by ASMAC 2nd Vice President Jeff Kellem.

CUE CONNECTION Presented by Helix Collective & ASMAC Sat 26 April 2025 • 2pm Nathan Barr on the Power of Small Ensembles • 3pm PDT (UTC-07) Concert Bandrika Studios Tarzana, CA Tickets — $20 in person, $10 Live Stream Register via QR code or here: asmac.org/civi/event...

ASMAC Masters Series—Mark Isham Host—Sylvester Rivers Contemporary Scoring: Capturing Emotion Sat 12 Apr 2025 12pm PDT (UTC-07) Free & Online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event... Mark Isham will share his specialized and innovative techniques in scoring films & television for maximum effect.

Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12pm PDT (UTC-07) ASMAC & Helix Collective Online Feedback Session Free & Online. Register here: asmac.org/civi/event... Join us for expert tips from Helix Collective Phil Popham, Sarah Robinson, Boryana Popova, Matt Ordaz, Tom Farrell, Preston Shepard, & host Charles Fernandez!

ASMAC Masters Series: Nathan Barr event video now available. asmac.org/videos/mas... Moderated by Harry Risoleo, hosted by Sylvester Rivers. Nathan walks through their process of creating unique sounds that feel alive through sampling and sound design techniques, plus blending with orchestra. Fun!

Film Cue Challenge Workshop + Showcase, Session 1 Tue 18 Mar 2025, 11am PDT (UTC-07), 2pm EDT Live at CMC in Toronto & online. Live stream registration: asmac.org/civi/event... A live performance of Film Cue Call for Scores selections w/conductor Ronald Royer (SPO) at the Canadian Music Centre.

Video: ASMAC New Year Hang—Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862–1946) + new arrangements showcase of her 12 Half-Minute Songs Special guest: Loras J. Schissel, Library of Congress New arr. by our #ASMAC community. asmac.org/videos/new...#ASMAC #womenshistory #musichistory #composer #womencomposers #womeninmusic