Back in the end of April, ASCAP held its Annual Film & Television Music Awards at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Many composers were on hand for the celebration, presided over by ASCAP President Marilyn Bergman.

Composers John Debney and Mark Snow

Brian Tyler and his wife attend the ASCAP Awards

The big Film Music award of the evening, the Henry Mancini Award, went to composer John Debney, who was nominated recently for an Academy Award for his work on The Passion of the Christ. Receiving the coveted "Golden Note" award (the highest that ASCAP has to offer) was composer Mark Snow, for his constant success for ASCAP over a 20-year period.

Awards were handed out to dozens of composers, including Marco Beltrami (I, Robot), Alan Silvestri (Polar Express, Van Helsing), Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles, "Lost"), Russ Landau ("Survivor"), David Vanacore ("The Apprentice", "Survivor"), and many more.

Marco Beltrami with ASCAP's Todd Brabec and Nancy Knutsen

Alan Silvestri gets his award

Additionally, they celebrated the Centennial birthday of Harold Arlen, who wrote countless classic songs including "Over the Rainbow". On stage to perform "Stormy Weather" was his son Sam, and Sam's wife, Joan.

Sam Arlen and his wife perform "Stormy Weather"

Introducing Mark Snow was actress Stephanie Powers ("Starsky and Hutch"), "X-Files" producer Frank Spotnitz, and sister-in-law (and actress) Tyne Daly ("Cagney and Lacey"). Snow was very gracious and told some interesting stories about his time in Hollywood.

Stephanie Powers reminisces about Mark Snow

Tyne Daly talks about her brother-in-law, Mark Snow

Mark Snow is overwhelmed to receive The Golden Note Award

Introducing John Debney was The Pacifier director Adam Shankman - quite a character to behold, and while he went a bit long, the audience was having a riot. Debney himself was humbled and honored to recieve the Mancini award.

John Debney accepts the Henry Mancini Award

David Vanacour with his many ASCAP awards!