ELLIOT GOLDENTHAL Elliot Goldenthal, whose works for orchestra, theater, opera, ballet and film have brought him awards and distinction. ASCAP honors him for being awarded the Oscar and Golden Globe for his score for FRIDA, the film directed by Julie Taymor.
JULIE TAYMOR Julie Taymor, whose artistry as Director of Film, Opera and Music Theater has won her worldwide acclaim. ASCAP honors her spectacular contributions as Creator, Innovator, Author, Designer, Puppeteer and Lyricist.
PAUL MULDOON Uncompromising Poet, Novelist, Librettist, Lyricist and inspired Educator. ASCAP honors Paul Muldoon for the brilliant poetry, "Moy Sand and Gravel,” for which he was awarded the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY ASCAP celebrates the New York Youth Symphony for 40 years of dedication to the education and training of young musicians; and in recognition of its commitment to American conductors and composers.
GEORGE STEEL George Steel, Impresario, Conductor, Performer and Composer. ASCAP honors his vision and accomplishments as Executive Director of the Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre at Columbia University, where programs are dedicated to creators of the music of our time.
DALE WARLAND Dale Warland is presented the ASCAP Victor Herbert Award for distinguished service to American music. Warland, himself a fine composer, is Founder and Conductor of the acclaimed Dale Warland Singers, celebrating their 30th Season this year. ASCAP honors the leadership and commitment, which has created a great choral legacy by performing, commissioning and recording the music of his contemporaries.
COLLEGE BAND DIRECTORS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Founded in 1941 by visionaries such as Frederick Fennell, the CBDNA has made the Wind Band a performance medium of excellence. ASCAP honors the CBDNA and its membership for training young musicians and conductors, and for building a Repertory by commissioning, performing and recording works by American composers written expressly for the American Concert Band.
SAMUEL ADLER Violinist, Conductor, Scholar, Teacher, and gifted Composer. ASCAP celebrates Samuel Adler, in his 75th Year, for his achievements, and for the generosity with which he shares his many gifts with his students, his colleagues and his friends.
PETER SCHICKELE Distinguished and versatile Composer, Master Communicator, Brilliant Radio Host, and beloved Master of Ceremonies whose wit and wisdom has taught us to take pop music seriously, and serious music with good humor.
