We are heading deep into the jungle of John Williams's score to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join us ONLINE October 5th as we kick off an ongoing series of Raiders of the Lost Ark studies. For our first session, we will look at the first cue of the film, “In the Jungle.” Joining us […]
This Saturday, Nov 23rd, we return to our cue by cue study of John Williams’ Raiders of the Lost Ark! For this outing we are thrilled to have composer and orchestrator David Krystal joining Reuven, Josh and Mark Richards in the discussion. David was a recent guest of ours discussing his album of original orchestral […]
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming seminar with Dr. Norman Ludwin, a leading specialist in orchestration and film composition as well as the leader of the ASA-affiliated Eastside Ravel Study Group! Join us online on March 8th! Norman will guide us through Michael Giacchino’s retro jazz inflected spy score to The Incredibles (2004), offering a […]
With an impressive career spanning film, TV, and live performances, Tim has worked with top artists and major studios to craft dynamic, modern orchestrations. In this session, he’ll share insights on blending orchestral textures with contemporary music, navigating industry expectations, and creating powerful arrangements that elevate an artist’s vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s most sought-after orchestrators!
Composer Erik Desiderio will be joining us on April 26th to discuss his thrilling music to the hit game Last Epoch. Last Epoch is an action RPG that combines time travel with a world of adventure and the score is just as enchanting as the game itself. Erik will be taking us through his writing […]
Join us for an exciting conversation with acclaimed game music composer Maclaine Diemer, hosted by Academy of Scoring Arts board member Jose Daniel Ruiz. With over 16 years of experience in interactive media, Maclaine has composed for some of the industry's most iconic titles including Guild Wars 2, League of Legends, Rock Band, and Firmament. […]
Our first event of 2026 is here! Composer Ilan Eshkeri will be joining us on January 24th for an inspiring conversation on his music for Netflix’s House of Guinness. In this session, Ilan will unpack how he weaves together seemingly disparate influences—classical, Irish folk music, punk rock, and period music—into a cohesive and expressive score. Through musical examples […]
Join us online for our annual meeting! Come find out what's coming up for the ASA, learn about volunteer opportunities and give feedback! This yearly board meeting is open to all members. Zoom link will be sent the day before the event.
Join us on Zoom on March 29th at 10am for Adventures in Listening! We'll be listening to music by YOU and giving constructive feedback as a group. Jeff Toyne, Edouard Brenneisen and other special guests will be joining the conversation and giving feedback as well! The theme of this session is Prestige TV! Think shows […]
Join us on Zoom on August 29th at 10am PDT for Adventures in Listening! We'll be listening to music by YOU and giving constructive feedback as a group. Patrick Dacey, music director for the acclaimed animated sitcom Bob's Burgers, will be joining the conversation and leading the feedback session. As in previous sessions, we’ll keep […]