Cheryl Tiano, an agent for the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency representing film, TV and game composers, died Monday night of complications from heart surgery. She was 59.
The agency issued this statement Tuesday night: “It is with deepest sorrow that we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague Cheryl Tiano. Cheryl was a beloved member of our Gsa family for nearly 30 years… It is impossible to express how deeply we will miss her.”
The Society of Composers & Lyricists added, “Cheryl had long ago taken her place amongst the top tier of composer agents in the entertainment industry. Her clients loved her, and she loved repping them. She is an enormous loss to our media music community.”
Tiano was a rare instance of a composer agent who was actually a musician. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she studied composition at Boston’s Berklee College of Music and later graduated from California Institute of the Arts,...
The agency issued this statement Tuesday night: “It is with deepest sorrow that we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague Cheryl Tiano. Cheryl was a beloved member of our Gsa family for nearly 30 years… It is impossible to express how deeply we will miss her.”
The Society of Composers & Lyricists added, “Cheryl had long ago taken her place amongst the top tier of composer agents in the entertainment industry. Her clients loved her, and she loved repping them. She is an enormous loss to our media music community.”
Tiano was a rare instance of a composer agent who was actually a musician. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she studied composition at Boston’s Berklee College of Music and later graduated from California Institute of the Arts,...
- 11/4/2020
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, Education Through Music-Los Angeles hosted its 13th Annual Benefit Gala at The Novo-Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles to raise funds for music instruction in disadvantaged La County schools.
Sheila E. performing with La Santa Cecilia
Supporters from the music, film, business, and education communities gathered to honor Grammy-Winning Music Producer Sebastian Krys, Veteran Music Teacher Sue Edwards (L.A. Unified School District), and Korg Education.
Grammy Award-Winning Band La Santa Cecilia and Sheila E. (Prince) kicked off the gala with an electric Latin number, followed by a soulful piece from Latin Grammy-Winner Noel Schajris (Sin Bandera). Students from Etm-la and other schools ushered in the holiday season with heartwarming and festive performances. Honorary hosts of the gala included music education champions and celebrities Christophe Beck, Joshua Bell, John Debney, Germaine Franco, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Michael Giacchino, Michael Gorfaine, Julianne Jordan, Larisa Martinez, Julia Michels, Arturo Sandoval,...
Sheila E. performing with La Santa Cecilia
Supporters from the music, film, business, and education communities gathered to honor Grammy-Winning Music Producer Sebastian Krys, Veteran Music Teacher Sue Edwards (L.A. Unified School District), and Korg Education.
Grammy Award-Winning Band La Santa Cecilia and Sheila E. (Prince) kicked off the gala with an electric Latin number, followed by a soulful piece from Latin Grammy-Winner Noel Schajris (Sin Bandera). Students from Etm-la and other schools ushered in the holiday season with heartwarming and festive performances. Honorary hosts of the gala included music education champions and celebrities Christophe Beck, Joshua Bell, John Debney, Germaine Franco, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Michael Giacchino, Michael Gorfaine, Julianne Jordan, Larisa Martinez, Julia Michels, Arturo Sandoval,...
- 12/14/2018
- Look to the Stars
Film composer James Horner died at the age of 61 on Monday (June 22) after the small airplane he was piloting crashed near Santa Barbara, Calif. Initial reports did not identify Horner as the plane's sole occupant, only that a plane registered to him was found crash-landed in Ventucopa, Calif., at 9:30am Pst, and that the pilot was dead. Agents Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz and attorney Jay Cooper today (June 23) confirmed Horner was the pilot. Horner was a film composer long associated with some of cinema's most influential names, from James Cameron to Ron Howard to Roger Corman. His first score was for 1979's "The Lady in Red" but had his biggest break with 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." "Aliens" (1986) yielded his first of many Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score (and also Best Original Dramatic Score, from the '90s). The two Oscars he won...
- 6/24/2015
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
While Hollywood mourns the death of two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner, who was killed in a small plane crash Monday, his representatives at the Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency released a touching statement in honor of their prolific client. “It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear colleague, long-time client and great friend, composer James Horner,” Michael Gorfaine, Sam Schwartz and the staff at the Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, said in a statement to TheWrap. “A shining light has been extinguished, which can never be replaced. It has been an honor and a privilege...
- 6/24/2015
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Updated, 6:33 Pm: James Horner’s reps at Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency tonight have confirmed the Oscar-winning composer’s death. Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz released this statement on behalf of their agency: “It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear colleague, long-time client and great friend, composer James Horner. An avid and experienced pilot, James was flying a single-engine aircraft that crashed in a remote area of…...
- 6/24/2015
- Deadline
Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Los Angeles (AP) - James Horner, who composed music for dozens of films and won two Oscars for his work on "Titanic," died when his plane crashed in Southern California, his agents confirmed Tuesday. He was 61.
Agents Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz issued a statement saying Horner had died, although official confirmation could take several days while the Ventura County coroner works to identify the remains of the pilot, who was the only person on board.
People who fueled the plane at an airport in Camarillo confirmed that he took off in the aircraft Monday morning, said Horner's attorney, Jay Cooper.
The S-312 Tucano MK1 turboprop crashed and burned in a remote area of the Los Padres National Forest, about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Horner's credits ran the gamut From big-budget blockbusters to foreign-language indies. He even composed the theme song for the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
Los Angeles (AP) - James Horner, who composed music for dozens of films and won two Oscars for his work on "Titanic," died when his plane crashed in Southern California, his agents confirmed Tuesday. He was 61.
Agents Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz issued a statement saying Horner had died, although official confirmation could take several days while the Ventura County coroner works to identify the remains of the pilot, who was the only person on board.
People who fueled the plane at an airport in Camarillo confirmed that he took off in the aircraft Monday morning, said Horner's attorney, Jay Cooper.
The S-312 Tucano MK1 turboprop crashed and burned in a remote area of the Los Padres National Forest, about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Horner's credits ran the gamut From big-budget blockbusters to foreign-language indies. He even composed the theme song for the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
- 6/23/2015
- by The Associated Press
- Moviefone
Updated June 23: Hollywood composer also wrote the soundtracks to Avatar, Braveheart and the upcoming Southpaw.
James Horner, the Oscar-winning composer who wrote the score for Titanic, has died in a plane crash. He was 61.
He is reported to have been alone aboard a two-seater private plane, which crashed north of Santa Barbara in California around 9.30am on Monday (June 22).
The crash caused a brush fire that had to be put out by firefighters, according to local fire authorities.
His personal assistant, Sylvia Patrycja, wrote on Facebook: “We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent. He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.”
Horner was nominated for several Oscars during his career for best original scores and original songs.
These ranged from the bombastic score to James Cameron’s Aliens to the sweet original song Somewhere Out There from animation...
James Horner, the Oscar-winning composer who wrote the score for Titanic, has died in a plane crash. He was 61.
He is reported to have been alone aboard a two-seater private plane, which crashed north of Santa Barbara in California around 9.30am on Monday (June 22).
The crash caused a brush fire that had to be put out by firefighters, according to local fire authorities.
His personal assistant, Sylvia Patrycja, wrote on Facebook: “We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent. He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.”
Horner was nominated for several Oscars during his career for best original scores and original songs.
These ranged from the bombastic score to James Cameron’s Aliens to the sweet original song Somewhere Out There from animation...
- 6/23/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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