Archive for April 2025
SCL Chicago Launch Reception
On Wednesday, April 30th, SCL members joined together in Chicago to celebrate the launch of SCL Chicago – the organization’s fourth chapter. Presenters included SCL President Ashley Irwin, SCL New York’s Greg…
Read More[World IP Day] The Journey Of Music: From the Human Heart to the Human Ear
A panel of intellectual property experts, including SCL President Ashley Irwin and SGA/MCNA outside counsel Charles Sanders discuss how creativity and innovation, supported by IP rights, keep music pulsing through our everyday lives. This…
Read MoreSCL Urges Caution to Creators Approached for Training of Generative AI Systems
AN IMPORTANT HEADS-UP FOR ALL COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS REGARDING THE LICENSING OF YOUR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS TO “TRAIN” GENERATIVE AI SYSTEMS April 22, 2025— It has recently come to the attention…
Read MoreMusic Editor & Music Supervisor: Teamwork Insights
Music editor Lena Glikson and music supervisor Morgan Rhodes speak with SCL SongArts committee members Elizabeth Rose and Adonis Tsilimparis about the work required of their respective roles on a…
Read MoreGame Changers: Inside The Score
The behind-the-score talents of video game music, including copyist Sammy Sanfilippo, engineer Nick Spezia, orchestrator David Shipps, and contractor Gina Zimmitti discuss the many moving pieces that make up a…
Read MoreSCL Co-Authors Comments to U.S. Copyright Office Regarding Performing Rights Organizations
The Society of Composers & Lyricists, along with Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America, have issued comments to the U.S. Copyright Office pertaining to Performing Rights Organizations…
Read MoreSCL Adds Chicago Chapter
The Society of Composers & Lyricists have announced the addition of a new chapter located in Chicago, Illinois. SCL Chicago is the fourth chapter, following SCL Los Angeles, SCL New…
Read MoreProtect Your Royalties: Submit Comments to the U.S. Copyright Office
Response to the U.S. Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry on “Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations” A critical conversation is underway on Capitol Hill, and your voice as a music…
Read MoreWinter 2025
The Winter 2025 edition of The Score focuses in on advocacy for music creators, including conversations with attorney Marla Grossman and author Liz Pelly, a chart created by SCL Board…
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