This Saturday!
Composer Dara Taylor
Combining Orchestral Sessions with Electronics
Marvel Studios’ Ironheart

+orchestrator Nick Fevola
Moderated by Glenn Jordan

Sat 16 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07)
Free & Online. Register:
https://twp.ai/IlqrGe

The characters of Ironheart are multi-faceted, rooted in technology, magic, emotion, grief. The score mirrors these facets combining scrappy percussion, gritty choir, dense electronics, & soaring orchestra.

Dive deep into the process with Dara & Nick.

In Memoriam: Jorge Calandrelli
31 Dec 1939 – 4 May 2026

Dear ASMAC Family,

I am at a loss for words learning that my wonderful friend, the extraordinary arranger and composer, Jorge Calandrelli, passed away on May 4th. His presence, dignity, gentleness, respect for others, was second to none! Jorge’s musical sense was perfect.…Our music world has lost one of the all-time “greats” in our industry.

My hugs to all of you,
Gayle Levant, ASMAC President

https://twp.ai/IlqyAB

#JorgeCalandrelli

ASMAC presents Cameron Moody
Scoring Symphonically for Television
This Sat 9 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07)

Composer Cameron Moody will break down his creative process for the Hulu original series Washington Black, pulling back the curtain on how he translated the show’s epic historical scope into a sweeping, symphonic soundscape.

Register here. Free & Online.
https://twp.ai/IlpVp1

#ASMAC #WashingtonBlack #Hulu #composer #tvcomposer #filmcomposer #AmericanSocietyofMusicArrangersandComposers

Join Henry Jackman for an in-depth exploration of the creative process behind a unique collaboration featured on the Battlefield 6 soundtrack. Jackman will break down how his original suite, “Battlefield 6 Main Theme,” evolved into the remix “Battlefield: The After-Party,” created in collaboration with Limp Bizkit.

Moderated by Glenn Jordan.

Sat 2 May 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07)
Register here. Free & Online.
https://twp.ai/4hpZU1

#ASMAC #HenryJackman #Battlefield6 #LimpBizkit #VideoGameScoring

Check out this music arranger in the ASMAC Arrangers of Note series! By Jeff Sultanof

Frank Comstock was yet another reliable arranger for big bands, vocalists, and movie soundtracks. He was active until a few years before his death in 2013. As is usual with busy arranger/composers during the 1950–1980 era, we’ve heard his music without realizing it, and it was always of top quality. The list of his credits is staggering, ... https://asmac.org/2026/04/21/frank-comstock-part-1/

ASMAC Premier Masters Series — Ladd McIntosh
Contemporary Orchestration: My Creative Process

Sat 18 Apr 2026, 12pm PDT (UTC-07)
Free & Online — Register:
https://twp.ai/Ilpqv3

Moderated by Roch Bordenave
Hosted by Sylvester Rivers

From Crimson Tide with Hans Zimmer to The Equalizer 1& 2, The Lion King, The Rock, Gladiator, and all the Shrek films, Ladd McIntosh has done it all in orchestration. With 145 major motion pictures to his credit, Ladd will share his insights and techniques for…

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