The Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards will return on March 22 with a virtual ceremony. Celebrity guests will include Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones and Idina Menzel, among others.
Following its success in 2019, the 2020-2021 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards has expanded the competition categories. Composers from around the world were eligible and encouraged to compete.
“We are so grateful and humbled by the immense, diverse and extremely successful participation of composers in all music genres worldwide,” said Betsy Walters and Peter H. Gistelinck, co-founding board members of the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. “We are so grateful to all of our celebrity presenters for their unconditional support and are thrilled that, especially in these challenging times, are able to make a difference in memory of the legendary Marvin Hamlisch.”
A portion of proceeds from event sponsorships will support the Marvin Hamlisch Scholarship Endowment at Queens College. Established in 1984, it is a merit- and financial need-based scholarship awarded to a graduate music student.
“I speak for everyone at Queens College when we say we are so proud that Marvin Hamlisch is an alumnus of Queens College,” said Queens College President Frank H. Wu. “Nearly nine years after his passing, Hamlisch continues to impact the lives of so many through his work. We are honored to partner with the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards for this incredible event. Although this year’s celebration will look much different and is presented virtually, this is sure to be an exciting evening filled with memorable appearances and wonderful music.”
