This past spring, Broadcasting Department chair David Sanders once again produced the National Music Council\u2019s American Eagle Awards and Leadership in Music Symposium. The event provided a select group of Montclair State University broadcasting students the opportunity to work with and interview music and entertainment industry leaders as they gathered to honor Cuban-American jazz star Paquito D\u2019Rivera, legendary pop producer Nile Rodgers (Madonna, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Chic), and folk icon Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary) at the Council\u2019s 30th annual awards luncheon at New York City\u2019s Edison Ballroom. <\/p>\n
The NMC\u2019s American Eagle Awards are presented each year in recognition of significant contribution to the musical culture and heritage of the United States. Sanders explained individual recipients are honored not only for their accomplishments in music. <\/p>\n
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\u201c[Awardees are honored] not just for the incredible gifts they have given generations of music lovers throughout the world with their creative output\u2026 but also for their dedication in encouraging young musicians \u2013 and potential musicians \u2013 through their great support and commitment to education,\u201d Sanders said. <\/p>\n
In past years, Montclair State University broadcast majors working with Professor Sanders on the event have produced interviews with such industry luminaries as Bill Cosby, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Roberta Flack, Kenny Rogers, Dave Brubeck, Sister Sledge and Suzanne Vega \u2013 affording students the ability to graduate with production reels that includes A-list celebrity content. <\/p>\n
Video from the event shot by Montclair State University Broadcasting majors featuring Peter Yarrow singing "Don’t Laugh at Me," are part of the University’s anti-bullying webcast on December 9. <\/p>\n
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