Female composers are one of the greatest gifts given to the musical world, because of the emotional intimacy many of them are able to export through songs.

I have a message for people on the cusp of a relationship, for lovers who have had enough of their relationships or for people in a 'love me or leave me' stage who need more commitment from their lovers.

The world of professional working film composers is a fairly closed circle. Film directors tend to go back to their favorites, so breaking into that business is tough. This contest helps grow up-and-coming composers in a field where there aren't many opportunities to break through.

These technological amenities will get students ready to step out of college and right into the business world. This will make them ahead of the curve.

Too many composers become involved in intellectual speculation which seems to matter more to them than the sound that comes out of all this speculation.

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.