ASCAP Honors Composers for "Wicked", "Stranger Things", and "Star Wars" at Screen Music Awards
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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated composers for film, television, and video games at its annual Screen Music Awards. Winners included John Powell and Stephen Schwartz for "Wicked", Jeff Toyne for "Palm Royale", and Wilbert Roget II, Jon Everist, and Cody Matthew Johnson for "Star Wars Outlaws". David Vanacore received the Golden Note Award for his career achievements.
Facts First
- John Powell and Stephen Schwartz won film score of the year for the conclusion of the "Wicked" two-parter.
- Jeff Toyne won television score of the year for "Palm Royale".
- A tie occurred for television theme of the year between Dave Porter's "Pluribus" theme and Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein's "Stranger Things" work.
- Wilbert Roget II, Jon Everist, and Cody Matthew Johnson won video game score of the year for "Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune".
- David Vanacore received the Golden Note Award for his career and won his 11th consecutive honor in the most performed themes & underscore category.
What Happened
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held its annual ASCAP Screen Music Awards on Tuesday night. The awards included the Composers Choice Awards, which are honors voted upon by members. Winners included scorers for “Wicked: For Good,” “Palm Royale,” “Stranger Things,” “Pluribus,” and the latest “Star Wars” video game. John Powell and Stephen Schwartz won the film score of the year award for the conclusion of the “Wicked” two-parter. Jeff Toyne won the television score of the year award for “Palm Royale.” A tie occurred in the television theme of the year category between Dave Porter’s “Pluribus” theme and the work of Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein on “Stranger Things.” Wilbert Roget II, Jon Everist, and Cody Matthew Johnson won the video game score of the year award for “Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune.” David Vanacore received the Golden Note Award for his entire career and won his 11th consecutive honor in the category of most performed themes & underscore.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy movies, TV shows, or video games, this event highlights the creative talent behind the music that shapes your entertainment experience. Recognition for composers like those for "Wicked" and "Stranger Things" may lead to continued high-quality work in future projects you watch or play.
What's Next
The honored composers may see increased recognition and opportunities within their industry. Their award-winning work is likely to continue being performed and could influence the musical direction of upcoming films, series, and games.