Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts To Honor John C. Debney

Received Press Release via Alice Hamlet, Wharton Institute for the Performing

Prolific, Academy Award-nominated, American composer and conductor of film, television, and video game scores John C. Debney will be honored with Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award.

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021 | Time: 7pm
Location: Virtual during Wharton Arts First Virtual Gala, “Messengers of Hope,” celebrating Wharton’s thriving and life-changing performing arts education programs.

This award distinguishes individuals who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the performing arts and represent a beacon of inspiration to Wharton Arts’ students. Wharton Arts has also established an annual Education Award that recognizes significant and important contributions to arts education in its communities as well as those who have shown exceptional commitment to the advancement of music education in general over their lifetimes.

“It has been great to see the enthusiasm of our students in preparing to perform selections of his work and we can’t wait to hear and see the result at our Annual Gala.”said Executive Director Peter H. Gistelinck.

John C. Debney is considered one of the most successful composers in Hollywood. His unique ability to create memorable work across a variety of genres, as well as his reputation for being remarkably collaborative, have made him the first choice of top level producers and directors. Debney combines his classical training and a strong knowledge of contemporary sounds to easily adapt to any assignment. Debney’s work includes Hocus Pocus, Liar Liar, The Princess Diaries, Iron Man 2, Chicken Little, Bruce Almighty, Sin City, Elf, Passion of the Christ, and most recently, Jingle Jangle and Come Away amongst many others.

To attend and support the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts by celebrating “Messengers of Hope,” go to WhartonArtsGala.org. Tickets for this event are free!