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The ASCAP Foundation Timeline: 2001 - 2010 A Legacy of Ongoing Programs for Music Education, Talent Development, Awards and Recognition Supported by ASCAP Foundation Donors 2001 The ASCAP Foundation Jerry Herman Legacy Series, funded by composer and lyricist Jerry Herman who wrote Hello, Dolly! and Mame, is established to bring the American musical theater heritage to students across the country. The ASCAP Foundation Henry Mancini Music fellowships are established with funding from Ginny Mancini in memory of Mr. Mancini, who wrote "Days of Wine and Roses" and "Moon River." These scholorships provide support for film and television composition student at universities across the country. The ASCAP Foundation received a major bequest from the estate of John DeVries, writer of Composition Students "Oh Look at Me Now," for the education and support of young musicians. 2002 The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards are established to encourage the creation of new jazz works. The awards are funded by The ASCAP Foundation and as of 2006 — the Gibson Foundation. The ASCAP Foundation Living Archive Project is initiated to videotape prominent ASCAP songwriter and composer members to document their place in music history and the music industry. This project is funded through a gift from The Cain Foundation, directed by Wofford Denius. The ASCAP Foundation Fran Morgenstern Davis Scholarship is established for students at Manhattan School of Music. These scholarships are funded by a gift from Joan and Jay Morgenstern, a record and music publishing veteran, to honor the memory of their daughter. The Heineken Music Initiative/The ASCAP Foundation Grant Program For R&B Songwriters assists up-and-coming songwriters in selected local markets with career advancement to develop new musical talent. The awards are supported with a grant from The Heineken Music Initiative. 2003 The Richard Adler-ASCAP Foundation Musical Theater Development Program is initiated at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp in Colorado to nurture new composers, lyricists and librettists. This is funded through a gift from Richard Adler, Broadway musical writer of Pajama Game and Damn Yankees. The ASCAP Foundation received a major bequest from Lola Brockman, daughter of James Brockman who wrote "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," for the support of music education and talent development for young composers. The ASCAP Foundation Rudy Perez Songwriting Scholarship is established with a gift from songwriter Rudy Perez, one of the top producers of Latin music. This scholarship will be presented annually to an aspiring Latino songwriter who demonstrates potential to produce creative and original work and also demonstrates financial need. The ASCAP Foundation Eunice and Hal David Instructor-In-Residence Award was established. This Award provides funding to support the work of an outstanding music instructor at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Hal David, ASCAP and ASCAP Foundation board member and lyricist for such great standards as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" and "Alfie," together with his wife Eunice, funds this program. 2004 The ASCAP Foundation Steve Kaplan TV and Film Studies Scholarship is created by The Kaplan family in memory of Steve Kaplan, award-winning film and television composer whose talents and credits span 25 years and encompass multiple genres. The scholarship encourages the career development of aspiring film and television composers by providing financial support for participants in ASCAP’s annual Film Scoring Workshop in Los Angeles. The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop is established in Chicago to provide musical theatre writers the opportunity to present their original works-in-progress for professional critique. The workshop is funded by Peter Schneider and The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The Harold Arlen Musical Theater Award and The Harold Arlen Film & TV Award, to assist songwriters and lyricists, is established by Sam and Joan Arlen in celebration of the Centennial year of Harold Arlen, composers of "Over the Rainbow" and "Stormy Weather." The ASCAP Foundation David Rose Scholarship is established with a gift from The Rose Family Trust to honor television and film-scoring great David Rose. David Rose's best-known works include the instrumental standards, "Holiday for Strings" and "The Stripper," music for Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie and decades of work with radio and television star Red Skelton. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a qualified college-level student working toward a career in scoring for film and/or television who is participating in ASCAP's Film & Television Scoring Workshop. The Heineken USA/ASCAP Foundation Latin And Pop/Rock Grant Program is launched. This grant program benefits emerging Latin and Pop/Rock music songwriters in selected markets. The awards are supported with a grant from Heineken USA Inc. The ASCAP Foundation is selected by The National Endowment for the Arts as one of only 10 organizations nationwide to receive a grant in a new initiative, the pilot phase of Summer School in the Arts. The ASCAP Foundation is named the final beneficiary of all of Irving Caesar's assets (copyrights) including those held under his lifetime trust, those retained in his wholly owned publishing company, as well as his memorabilia. Irving Caesar was a prolific and beloved lyricist who wrote hundreds of songs including "Tea for Two," "Just a Gigolo," "Swanee" and "Animal Crackers in My Soup." 2005 The ASCAP Foundation Charlotte V. Bergen Scholarship is established and is awarded annually to the top ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer age 18 or under. This scholarship is made possible by The Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation and is named in memory of their daughter, Charlotte, a lover of classical music. The scholarship is to be used for music study at an accredited college or music conservatory. The ASCAP Foundation Children Will Listen program in honor of ASCAP member and musical theatre great Stephen Sondheim (West Side Story, Gypsy!, Pacific Overtures, A Little Night Music) is established to provide the musical theatre experience to a generation of students who might not otherwise have this opportunity. 2006 The ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award is established and is presented annually to an aspiring ASCAP songwriter participating in ASCAP's New York Extended Songwriting Workshop. It is named in honor of Robert Allen, composer of many classic pop songs including "It's Not for Me to Say" and "Chances Are," and is funded by a gift from Patty Allen, in memory of her husband. The ASCAP Foundation Michael Masser Scholarship established in 1987 by Michael Masser, composer/producer of such classic songs as "The Greatest Love of All" and "Saving All My Love For You," is updated to support the educational advancement, professional training and development of someone who demonstrates outstanding talent in the arts. The ASCAP Foundation Irving Berlin Summer Camp Scholarship is created to honor American songwriter Irving Berlin, who wrote such classics as "God Bless America" and "White Christmas," this scholarship makes the summer music camp experience possible for a young music creator who may otherwise not have this opportunity. The scholarship is funded by a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Irving Berlin Charitable Fund, Inc. The ASCAP Foundation Leon Brettler Award is presented to a singer/songwriter participating in an ASCAP Foundation Nashville Songwriter Workshop. It is funded through a gift from Michael and Doug Brettler, and the music publishing firm, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., in memory of their father, Leon Brettler (1926-2001), who helmed Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. and served on the ASCAP Board of Directors for nearly 40 years. The ASCAP Foundation Life in Music Award is established. This award recognizes the efforts of veteran music creators who have made significant contributions to our nation's music culture. It is presented each year to up to three ASCAP writer members, each one representing a different musical genre. This program is exclusively funded by a bequest under the will of Rosalie Meyer, the widow of Joseph Meyer, a longtime ASCAP member who's standards include "If You Knew Susie." The ASCAP Foundation Irving Burgie Scholarship to support an aspiring African-American songwriter from New York City is established. It is funded by Irving Burgie in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his song "Day-O." 2007 The ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Lyric Award is established and presented annually to aspiring lyricists who participate in an ASCAP or ASCAP Foundation workshop in the musical theater, pop and/or country genres. Recipients must demonstrate talent and an intelligent and sensitive use of language, a talent and ability that the heirs of the late lyricist Harold Adamson, writer of "Time on My Hands" and "An Affair to Remember," seek to recognize and foster in future generations. It is funded by Harold Adamson's royalties. ASCAP Foundation Jamie deRoy & Friends Award is established. This award is presented to an ASCAP songwriter (either composer, lyricist or team of writers) whose work has been of a high and consistent level of professionalism. The ASCAP Foundation Jamie deRoy & friends Award recognizes outstanding work, dedication and craftsmanship. This award is funded by the Jamie deRoy Charitable Trust. The ASCAP Foundation Cherry Lane Foundation Music Alive! Scholarship in Honor of Quincy Jones is established. This scholarship supports the work of an African-American college or university student majoring in music who demonstrates musical talent and proficiency in the areas where Quincy has made his mark: composing, arranging, producing, conducting and performing. The scholarship is funded by the Cherry Lane Foundation. The ASCAP Foundation Joan and Irwin Robinson Scholarship is established by Irwin Z. Robinson, and his wife Joan. The scholarship supports a music business undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating leadership, knowledge, dedication, skill and career potential. The scholarship recipent is selected from New York University. Irwin Z. Robinson is the Vice President, Industry Affairs of the Richmond Organization. 2008 The ASCAP Foundation Cy Coleman Award is established by Shelby Coleman in memory of her husband. Cy Coleman was a long time member of the ASCAP Board of Directors and a member of The ASCAP Foundation Board. Coleman wrote many pop standards including "Witchcraft," and "The Best Is Yet To Come," as well as hit Broadway scores such as Wildcat ("Hey Look Me Over"), LittleMe ("Real Live Girl"), Sweet Charity ("Big Spender"), Seesaw ("It's Not Where You Start"), I Love My Wife, The Will Rogers Follies, and The Life. The award will be presented annually to support a student enrolled in a music business course and rotates between New York University, Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California 2009 The ASCAP Foundation Cole Porter Award is established with a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Cole Porter Musical and Literary Trusts. The Award, which will be presented annually to an ASCAP or unaffiliated member who writes music and lyrics, whose work shows promise, and who has participated in the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop. The Award honors the memory of Porter who wrote such classics as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Day and Night." The ManUp4Kids educational program is established at The ASCAP Foundation by Grammy award-winning ASCAP songwriter/producer Desmond Child. Child who was inducted into The Songwriter's Hall Of Fame in 2008 and is known for his collaborations with many big-name pop artists such as KISS, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Cher, Michael Bolton and Ricky Martin during his 30-year tenure at ASCAP. He has over 70 top 40 singles to his credit including: "Angel," "I Was Made For Loving You," "Livin' On a Prayer," Livin' La Vida Loca" and "Dude Looks Like a Lady," to name a few. ManUp4Kids provides low-income families the opportunity to attend music, theatre and cultural events within their community that would otherwise be unattainable, as well as sponsoring instrument rentals, lessons and scholarships to music summer camps. ManUp4Kids helps to give struggling parents the possibility of sharing life changing musical moments and unforgettable memories with their children. The ASCAP Foundation Jay Gorney Award is established by his wife, Sondra and son. Dr. Roderic Gorney, to commemorate Jay's career and legacy. Jay Gorney, a long-time ASCAP member and composer, along with lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, wrote the 1930's classic, "Brother Can You Spare a Dime?" which became the anthem of the Great Depression. The Jay Gorney Award will be presented annually for an original song written by an ASCAP member or unaffiliated songwriter who graduated from either an ASCAP, ASCAP Foundation or Songwriters Hall of Fame workshop/showcase. The song is judged on its message of social conscience/social significance as well as overall craft, artistry and compositional elements. The ASCAP Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Louis Armstrong is established and is presented to an outstanding student of jazz composition at either Manhattan School of Music or the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. The scholarship is underwritten by a grant from The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. 2010 The ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award is established to support careers in music, particularly for those who concentrate their efforts in the Los Angeles area. The award is given to an aspiring ASCAP songwriter participating in either the pop or musical theater ASCAP workshops in Los Angeles. Dean Kay has been at the helm of some of the most highly respected publishing companies in the world, and is currently President/CEO of his own Demi Music Corp. and its affiliates, Lichelle Music Company and Yak Yak Music. Michelle Kay is Vice President and CFO of the company. Prior to his involvement in publishing, Dean was a successful songwriter, having had hundreds of his compositions recorded, including "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra. For information about establishing a program or making a bequest to The ASCAP Foundation, please contact us at: Colleen McDonough, Director |
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