About

Michael Kamen

David Newman

John Ottman

Laura Karpman

For more than 15 years, YMF AND BMI have collaborated in presenting premieres of works by BMI composers. The BMI Composer-In-Residence is a two-year position for an established BMI film and television composer to build a relationship with the Debut Orchestra and the Los Angeles community in presenting new works and developing appreciation of new music. Since 2001, Michael Kamen, David Newman, John Ottman and Laura Karpman have filled the role, with the orchestra presenting premiere performances of their works at University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Saban Theater. YMF is grateful to all three composers for their contributions.

Resident Composer  2009-2011

Charles Fox

In 2009, BMI film and television composer Charles Fox was invited to assume the position of Composer-In-Residence thru the 2009-2011 concert seasons. Mr. Fox has scored such iconic films as National Lampoon’s European Vacation, Foul Play, and Nine to Five. Among his popular songs are Ready to Take a Chance Again, I Got a Name and Killing Me Softly With His Song, for which he received the Grammy Award for Best Song of the year. His TV shows and theme songs include, The Love Boat, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Wonder Woman, The Paper Chase and Love American Style, for which he received two Emmy Awards.

The Debut Orchestra will be performing a world premiere by Charles Fox on April 17th, 2010 at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.