Women in Music Presents “Composing Your Way,” A Conversation on Music for TV, Film, and Commercials

Non-profit organization Women in Music will host a panel discussion with female professionals on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at The Cutting Room in New York.

New York, NY, March 29, 2016 – Non-profit organization Women in Music will host “Composing Your Way,” a panel discussion and live concert event on Saturday, April 16, 11: 30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Cutting Room in New York City. The event will feature who compose for and place music in TV, film and commercials.

In partnership with the Society of Composers and Lyricists, and New York Women in Film and Television, the program includes brunch with complimentary coffee and a Bloody Mary and concludes with a performance from Jenny Bruce & Julia Weldon. Featured speakers are:

• Sofia Hultquist, Composer
• Julia Weldon, Songwriter & Actress
• Jenny Bruce, Songwriter & Composer
• Ricki Askin, Music Supervisor, VICE Media
• Missy Cohen, Music Editor

Tickets are $40 for general admission and $50 for VIP access which reserves premium seating in the front two rows. Members of Women in Music,  the Society of Composers & Lyricists, New York Women in Film and TV will receive a discount code for $35 tickets.

“Last year’s brunch was a great opportunity for members and non-members to get to know each other in a relaxed setting, enjoy fantastic food, and even more fantastic performances from Martha Mooke and our other panelists,” says Cassandra Kubinski, singer/songwriter & WIM Board Member. “Their experience, wisdom, and advice left everyone positive and inspired. I am really excited about our panelists and performers this year. “

For more information on “Composing Your Way” and to read complete speaker bios, please visit: http://bit.ly/WIMBrunch416

About Women in Music

Women in Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1985 to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts and industry through education, networking resources, support, empowerment, and recognition. For more information about Women in Music, visit www.womeninmusic.org.

About the Society of Composers & Lyricists

The SCL is a nonprofit premier organization for professional film/TV/multi-media music composers, songwriters and lyricists with a long and distinguished history in the fine art of scoring for motion pictures, television, video games, and musical theater. The parent organization, the Screen Composers Association, goes all the way back to 1945 with such legendary icons as Max Steiner (Gone With the Wind), Bernard Herrmann (Psycho), Eric Wolfgang Korngold (The Adventures of Robin Hood), Dimitri Tiomkin (High Noon) and David Raksin (Laura). For more information please visit https://www.thescl.com.

About New York Women in Film & Television

New York Women in Film & Television supports women calling the shots in film, television and digital media. NYWIFT energizes the careers of women in entertainment by illuminating their achievements, providing training and professional development, and advocating for equality.
The preeminent entertainment industry association for women in New York, NYWIFT brings together nearly 2,000 women and men working both above and below the line. NYWIFT is part of a network of 40 women in film chapters worldwide, representing more than 10,000 members. NYWIFT produces over 50 innovative programs and special events annually, including the Muse Awards for Vision and Achievement, which honors women in front of and behind the camera, and Designing Women, which recognizes costume designers, makeup artists and hair stylists in the industry. For more information please visit http://www.nywift.org/.