The Premier Organization For Music Creators Working in Visual Media

The Society of Composers & Lyricists® has been bringing together creators since 1945 to foster community, further our understanding of our craft, and to have a voice in the decisions that affect our future.

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Upcoming Events

Dec 15

Mixer

Los Angeles

SongArts: Songwriter Meetup

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Jan 07

Seminar

Online

18th Early Career Lunch Hour

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Jan 21

SongArts

Chicago

Chicago Songwriters Night

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Feb 06

SCL Awards

Los Angeles

7th SCL Awards

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Mar 14

Reception

Los Angeles

Oscar Reception

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The SCL Awards®: Preliminary Voting is Open

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Preliminary Voting for The 7th SCL Awards® is open!
Preliminary voting closes on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. US Pacific time.

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Recent News

Stephen Schwartz Presented with SCL Lifetime Achievement Award

December 2, 2025

Sara Bareilles Named an Ambassador of the Society of Composers & Lyricists

December 2, 2025

Don’t Let Congress Reward the Stations That Don’t Pay Artists

November 7, 2025

SCL Included in Amicus Brief for Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment

October 22, 2025

Let the White House Know that IP is Innovation, and Artists Who Create IP Have Rights Too

October 10, 2025
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Recent Seminars

Understanding Revenue Options with Michael Whalen
The Art of Orchestration with David Shipps
Lightning Talk: Rapid-Fire Career Advice
No Film Required: Making Music in a Parallel Universe
Bridging the Gap with Carlos Rafael Rivera
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