We haven't covered this important topic in years, so we'll briefly review all the options, from cheapest to best:

·         Buy-out libraries

·         Needledrop libraries

·         Software

·         Composer libraries

·         Soundtrack songs

·         Custom scores

The main part of the program will be anchored by Larry Groupé, one of the most talented and versatile composers working in the entertainment industry today. With an impressive musical résumé in film and television as well as the concert stage, his achievements have received both critical praise and popular acclaim.

Most notably, Larry wrote the score for The Contender starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges, a highly regarded political drama that received multiple Academy Award nominations.   Other feature film credits include Resurrecting the Champ, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Harnett, and Nothing But the Truth, with Kate Beckinsale and Matt Dillon.

Larry has an Emmy award to his credit for best documentary score, Jonas Salk: Personally Speaking. In 2004, Larry was nominated for a primetime Emmy as composer of best original score for ABC’s drama series, Line of Fire.   He also composed the score for the ABC drama, Commander in Chief, starring Geena Davis.

Larry will show examples of what a score and a soundtrack song can add to a scene, and discuss how to work with a composer and a music supervisor.

The meeting will take place in Studio A at KPBS, one of the largest stages in the area. Tours of the state-of-the-art KPBS production facility will be offered.

Don't miss the chance to win a great door prize, including some of Larry's music or a $100 certificate toward use of the production services offered by KPBS!