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RECENT EVENTS

On October 11, in association with Fans of Film Music, we hosted an interview with John Powell, which was moderated by Kaya Savas. This interview is available to all our members (including our free tier, Chamber). Chamber members may view it on our Free Events page; Orchestra and Philharmonic Members may view it on the dedicated Event page.

We recently wrapped up a 4-session study of James Horner's score to Apollo 13, featuring the original orchestrator Steve Bramson. Members may stream the full length videos to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Eighteen highlight excerpt videos are also available:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Back to the Future at the Hollywood Bowl – Group Discount!

August 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
IN THE WORKS

James Horner’s Aliens Score Study with Chris Siddall

We’ll open the music of James Horner for the third time this summer, when we’ll look at the score for his 1986 Aliens film.

Batman: A Look at Danny Elfman’s 1989 Score

Score study of Danny Elfman’s 1989 score to Batman. Coming May 2022.

NEWS

ASA Member Spotlight: Akira Komatsu

January 20, 2022

ASA Member Spotlight: Andrew M. Edwards

August 9, 2021

Remembering Pearl Kaufman

August 2, 2021

ASA Member Spotlight: Rachel Hardy

June 29, 2021

ASA Board Member Spotlight: William Malpede

June 29, 2021

ASA Board Member Spotlight: Vice President Reuven Herman

June 17, 2021

Short Liszt, Op. 2: The Two Hour Composing Challenge Winners!

August 24, 2020

Short Liszt, Op. 1: The Two Hour Composing Challenge Winners!

August 17, 2020

Sabrina Hutchinson of Defiant PR Joins Advisory Board

July 31, 2020

Rest In Power, Ennio Morricone

July 6, 2020
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