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Composer Conductor Performer

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United States of America

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March 8, 1945

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Band

 

 

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Film

 

Bruce Broughton is a renowned American composer of classical music, film scores, and television themes. He was born on March 8, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. His father, Bruce Broughton Sr., was a trumpet player and his mother, Vera, was a pianist. Broughton grew up in a musical environment and started playing the piano at the age of five. He later learned to play the trumpet and the French horn. Broughton attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he studied music composition and conducting. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1967 and a Master of Music degree in 1968. During his time at USC, Broughton was mentored by renowned composers such as Robert Linn, Ingolf Dahl, and Leonard Rosenman. Broughton's early works were mainly for the concert hall, including orchestral, chamber, and choral music. His first major composition was a symphony titled "The Incredible Flutist," which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1974. The piece was well-received and established Broughton as a promising young composer. In the 1980s, Broughton began to focus more on composing for film and television. He scored his first feature film, "The First Olympics: Athens 1896," in 1984. The film was a made-for-TV production and Broughton's score earned him an Emmy nomination. He went on to score several other TV movies and series, including "Hawaii Five-O," "Dallas," and "Quincy, M.E." Broughton's breakthrough in the film industry came in 1985 when he was hired to score the Steven Spielberg-produced film "Young Sherlock Holmes." The score was a critical and commercial success and earned Broughton his first Academy Award nomination. He went on to score several other films, including "Silverado," "The Rescuers Down Under," and "Tombstone." Broughton's music is known for its melodic and orchestral richness. He often incorporates traditional classical music elements into his scores, such as fugues, counterpoint, and sonata form. His music is also characterized by its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling of the films and TV shows he scores. In addition to his work in film and television, Broughton has continued to compose concert music. He has written several works for orchestra, including "Fanfare for 16 Horns," which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1981. He has also written chamber music, choral music, and operas. Broughton has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his Academy Award nomination, he has been nominated for ten Emmy Awards and has won three. He has also won a Grammy Award, a Saturn Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award. In 2018, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Broughton is also a respected educator and has taught at several universities, including USC, UCLA, and the University of North Texas. He has also served as a guest conductor for several orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In conclusion, Bruce Broughton is a highly accomplished composer of classical music, film scores, and television themes. His music is known for its melodic richness, emotional depth, and ability to enhance the storytelling of the films and TV shows he scores. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career and continues to be a respected figure in the music industry.

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