Archive for April 2023
The SCL Publishes Legislative Position Paper on Generative Artificial Intelligence
The Society of Composers & Lyricists has published the organization’s stance on the rapid introduction of generative Artificial Intelligence systems to share with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and advocates for…
Read MoreSCL Joins Independent Professional Creators Writing US Congressional Leaders in Support of Collective Action
The Society of Composers & Lyricists were signatories on a letter written to leaders of the United States Congress to explain the experiences of independent artistic creators in the US,…
Read MoreDance Arranging for Musical Theater
Arrangers Carmel Dean, David Chase, and Zane Mark speak with SCL New York Steering Committee Chair Greg Pliska about the history and methods of arranging music for dancers in the…
Read MoreMusical Storytelling: Winnie The Pooh
SCL members write songs based on chapters from A.A. Milne’s Winnie The Pooh. Across two listening sessions, the songs are heard by veteran music professionals who then give feedback to…
Read MoreVoting Opens for SCL Board of Directors 2023-2027 Term
Voting for the SCL Board of Directors 2023-27 term is now open via this page. All current Full, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond members are eligible to vote. Voting will close on…
Read MoreThe SCL Joins in Comments to US Copyright Office About Fees for Late Royalty Payments
The Society of Composers & Lyricists have joined with the Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America in submitting comments to the US Copyright Office regarding fees for…
Read MoreCall for Nominations for Board of Directors Election 2023
The 2021-2023 term for the Society of Composers & Lyricists Board of Directors is about to end and the 2-year election cycle is being replaced with a 4-year election cycle. Qualified…
Read MoreGame Changers: Exploring Avenues of Audio in Video Games
Electronic Arts Executive Audio Director Gordon Durity moderates a discussion on the game audio industry with Sonia Coronado (Music Designer, Playstation Studios) and Olivier Asselin (Audio Director, EA Motive Studios).…
Read MoreVocals for Sync with Juliet Lyons
Singer/songwriter Juliet Lyons speaks with moderator and SCL SongArts chair Chris Wirsig and shares an extensive guide to singing for synchronization, including vocal techniques, production tips, and what potential clients…
Read MoreThe SCL Joins Human Artistry Campaign
The SCL has joined the Human Artistry Campaign, an industry-wide partnership to protect music creators and intellectual property owners from the rapidly growing threat of artificial intelligence to their created…
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