Hall of Fame

The SCL takes great pride in paying tribute to those whose contributions have been remarkable and whose careers have been iconic. The first SCL Hall of Fame Awards were presented at the 2002 State of the Art Conference, Saturday, June 1st, 2002 at The Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Elmer Bernstein announced the awards for George and Ira Gershwin, Bernard Herrmann, Erich Korngold, Henry Mancini, and Max Steiner.

Pete Carpenter


Composer Pete Carpenter was inducted into the Society of Composers & Lyricists Hall of Fame on…

Leonard Bernstein


Leonard Bernstein was inducted into the Society of Composers & Lyricists Hall of Fame on Wednesday,…

James Horner


At the 32nd Annual SCL Holiday Dinner, composer James Horner was inducted into the Society of…

Nelson Riddle


Composer, arranger, and bandleader Nelson Riddle was inducted into the Society of Composers & Lyricists Hall…

Shirley Walker


One of the most respected composers of her time, a mentor to younger writers and a…

Alexander Courage


Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning composer-arranger Alexander “Sandy” Courage was most famous for his theme for STAR TREK, the…

Buddy Baker


By SCL Board Member Russell Brower: Every composer recalls a music cue, often heard at a…

Leonard Rosenman


Leonard Rosenman’s entree to film scoring came about when his friend, actor James Dean, introduced him…

Alfred Newman


The single most honored composer in the history of the Academy Awards – winning a record…

Michael Kamen


Michael Kamen’s extraordinary ability to straddle the line between rock ‘n’ roll and classical music served…