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BMI Composer Awards

BMI Composer Awards

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$20,000

Application Deadline:

05/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

The BMI Composer Awards is a prestigious program organized by Broadcast Music, Inc. (also called BMI), an American performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The BMI Composer Awards aim to recognize and honor the achievements of composers in various musical genres, including film, television, and classical music.

The awards are given to composers who have demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity in their respective fields. The specific categories and criteria for the BMI Composer Awards may vary from year to year, but they typically include film scoring, television scoring, and classical music composition.

Eligibility Criteria For BMI Composer Awards

The BMI Composer Awards are a prestigious recognition program for composers in various music genres, including classical, jazz, film scoring, and more. The eligibility criteria for the BMI Composer Awards may include the following:

  • Citizenship or residency: Generally, applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
  • Membership: Composers typically need to be members of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), a performing rights organization that represents composers, songwriters, and music publishers. Membership requirements and details can be obtained from the BMI website.
  • Original compositions: The BMI Composer Awards prioritize original compositions. Applicants should submit compositions they have personally composed or co-composed.
  • Performance history: The BMI Composer Awards often consider the performance history of the submitted compositions. Composers may need to provide information on the live performances, recordings, or other public presentations of their works.
  • Work examples: Applicants are usually required to submit examples of their compositions. These can be in the form of recordings, sheet music, scores, or other relevant formats. The number and type of work examples required may vary.
  • Professional experience: The BMI Composer Awards may consider the applicant’s professional experience and achievements in the music industry. This can include previous awards, grants, commissions, and notable performances or collaborations.
  • Application process: Composers typically need to complete and submit an application form provided by BMI. The application may require personal information, work details, performance history, and supporting materials.

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