This three-evening seminar series offers a detailed look at the music scoring process from the perspective of motion picture composers themselves. Each week’s topic will be illuminated by film clips, onstage discussions with guests (subject to availability) and questions from the audience. Each session will begin with a film clip illustrating two different scores for the same scene.

Sept. 20 – Traditional Scores
Moderated by Charles Bernstein (Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision, Cujo), with Lalo Schifrin (Rush Hour, Cool Hand Luke), and Jan Kaczmarek (Finding Neverland, Unfaithful)

Sept. 27 – Alternative Scores
Moderated by Bruce Broughton (Lost in Space, Silverado), with Mychael Danna (Little Miss Sunshine, Capote), Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs through It) and Rolfe Kent (Sideways, Election)

Oct. 4 – The Music Team
With George S. Clinton (The Santa Clause 2, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery), Michael Giacchino (Mission: Impossible III, The Incredibles), John Powell (Happy Feet, United 93) and Mike Flicker (music editor, The Santa Clause 2, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery)