Ambassador Program

The SCL Ambassador Program was created to recognize and acknowledge a select group of composers and lyricists without whose valuable contributions our profession would be less than it is, without whose creativity our artistic community would be lacking and without whose gift our society would be deprived of wonderful music and song expressed by their genius. Their achievements will be used as the ultimate standard for future generations of film composers and songwriters.

James Newton Howard


James Newton Howard (left)  accepts his SCL Ambassador Award from SCL President Dan Foliart. Excerpted from…

Patrick Williams


Remarks from Dan Foliart’s introduction of Patrick Williams in the 2010 Ambassador Induction Ceremony. When the…

Alan and Marilyn Bergman


Remarks from Dan Foliart’s introduction of Alan and Marilyn Bergman in the 2010 Ambassador Induction Ceremony….

Charles Fox


Charles Fox (at the piano) sings and plays some of his well-known TV themes and hit…

David Shire


The photo is from the Zodiac scoring sessions. The following is the text of SCL President…

Lalo Schifrin


Pictured here, Lalo Schifrin performs at the SCL Ambassador induction ceremony December 8, 2008. Excerpted from…

Hal David


Hal David (R) accepts his award from SCL President Dan Foliart. Excerpted from Dan Foliart’s remarks…

Burt Bacharach


2007 SCL Ambassador Presentation to Burt Bacharach, excerpted from Dan Foliart and Arthur Hamilton’s introductory remarks….

Dave Grusin


2007 SCL Ambassador Presentation to Dave Grusin, excerpted from Dan Foliart’s introductory remarks. The SCL created…

Johnny Mandel


The following is the text of Arthur Hamilton’s introduction of Johnny Mandel at the 2006 SCL…