American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC)
Weekly Webinars, Discussions, & Masterclasses with the top names music in arranging and composing. Building community and education since 1938.
ASMAC welcomes members from anywhere on Earth. Members have access to over 200 event videos (500+ hours).
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Virtual Studio Invasion: LA Percussion Rentals
+ Percussion Discussion
This Saturday, 28 Mar 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07)
Free & Online. Register:
https://twp.ai/ImxKSP
Abby Savell, owner of LA Percussion Rentals, will show a tour of their space, a sample of their instruments, and their new recording space.
Keep an eye out for a future in-person event at LA Percussion.
Followed by a Percussion Discussion with Ross deRoche, Bonnie Janofsky, Ryan Beard, John Hinchey. Moderated by Glenn Jordan.
ASMAC Mentorship Program 2026
Applications due this Sunday 15 March 2026
Apply here:
https://twp.ai/Imvf3C
Past mentors: John Altman, Nathan Barr, Bill Boston, Michael Giacchino, Gordon Goodwin, Mark Isham, Andrew Kesler, Penka Kouneva, Heather McIntosh, Bill Ross, Dave Slonaker, Nathan Wang, Austin Wintory
“a total game changer!” —Jessica Jarvis
“Highly recommended!” —Gus Drennan
“a great experience” —Lidia Pozo Pérez
“I am so grateful for the program!” —Annette Johnson
We Are Family — The Story of the African American Composer Initiative
with LaDoris Cordell, Jodi Gandolfi, Deanne Tucker
Composers: Regina Baiocchi, Jeremiah Evans, Joshua McGhee
Hosted by Jeannie Gayle Pool
Saturday, 28 February 2026
12pm PST (UTC-08)
Free & Online. Register here:
https://twp.ai/ImvxLc
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We are delighted to welcome Ryan Beard to our Board of Directors.
In addition, ASMAC is proud to announce that Nan Schwartz and John Altman have become the newest members to our Advisory Board.
Re-elected officers:
President – Gayle Levant
1st VP – Milton Nelson
2nd VP – Jeff Kellem
Treasurer – Liz Finch
Secretary – Bonnie Janofsky
Details:
https://twp.ai/4iw9To
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ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang Social Mixer
Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night
Pizza, new chart read-downs.
The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood
First Wednesday of the month
Tomorrow! Wed 4 Feb 2026 7-10pm PST
Register here:
https://twp.ai/ImuL6c
Join ASMAC VPs Milton Nelson and Jeff Kellem & Board member Evita Wagner for an informal in-person ASMAC Hang social mixer.
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Have you watched this fun ASMAC event video?
Hitchcock & Herrmann: The Friendship & Film Scores that Changed Cinema with Steven C. Smith, Bill Stromberg, & Billy Malpede
3 hours & 20 min, diving into the friendship and scores of Alfred Hitchcock & Bernard Herrmann!
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ASMAC Premier Masters Series
Bruce Babcock
Scoring Across Genres: From Lansbury to Metallica
Hosted by Sylvester Rivers
Sat 31 Jan 2026, 12pm PST (UTC-08)
Free & Online
Register here:
https://asmac.org/civi/event/register/?id=127&reset=1
Bruce will share his specialized techniques in scoring films and television and, with musical examples and score excerpts, he will detail his approach to composing and demonstrate how to adapt to multiple genres.
#Matlock #MurderSheWrote #FatherDowling #AngelaLansbury #DiagnosisMurder
ASMAC Pat Williams Composing & Arranging Competition Winners Showcase
with Austin Ali, Joe Osterstock, Gabriel Mulder
Hosted by Charles Fernandez
Special Guests: Elliot Deutsch & Gayle Levant
This Saturday, 10 Jan 2026, 12pm PST (UTC-08)
Come hear the Pat Williams Composing & Arranging Competition Winners pieces along with hearing from the winners, themselves.
Free & Online. Register here:
https://asmac.org/civi/event/register/?reset=1&id=126
ASMAC 1st Wednesday Hang Social Mixer
John Mitchell's Flight 584 Big Band rehearsal night
The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood
First Wednesday of the month, Wed 7 Jan 2026, 7–10pm PST
Come hear new chart read-downs! Possible charts by John Graves, Milton Nelson, Oliviana Marie, and others! Band starts at 7:30pm.
The $10 entry fee at the door is for The Mayflower nonprofit social club.
Register to let us know you'll be attending.
https://asmac.org/civi/event/register/?id=111&reset=1
