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

Jun 11

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: THE GILDED AGE

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Jun 11

Online Screening + Q&A: SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING

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Jun 12

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR OLD MAN

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Jun 12

Seminar

New York

NY Seminar: Writing for the Concert Hall

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Jun 12

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: THE MADISON

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Jun 15

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: THE GUEST

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Jun 15

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: DANCING WITH THE STARS

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Jun 16

Screening + Q&A

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Online Screening + Q&A: JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME

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Recent News

SCL Signs onto Letter to Rep. Lori Trahan Urging Support to Reject Federal Preemption of State AI Laws

May 21, 2026

Copyright Alliance Issues Statement on ByteDance’s Release of Seedance 2.0 

February 13, 2026

Ludwig Göransson wins Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026

Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson Win Outstanding Original Song for a Drama or Documentary at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026

EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick Win Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026
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Recent Seminars

Composer to Composer: Careers Across Coasts, Genres & Industries
Composer Workshop: Choral Read-Through
From Beginner to Working Composer
Game Changers: Music in Evolving Game Worlds
Composer to Composer with Peter Nashel
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