The West Coast Chapter of the Association of Music Producers (AMP) has announced the election of officers for 2006. AMP represents companies that compose and produce music and sound design for television and radio commercials, as well as commercials and promos for other electronic media. At a recent meeting of the chapter's Board of Directors, Andy Snavley of Bendy Music in Inglewood CA was elected president for a two-year term beginning February 1, 2006. As West Coast president, he also will sit on AMP's national Board of Directors, representing the chapter. Snavley succeeds Liz Myers of Trivers/Myers Music (Manhattan Beach), who remains on the Board.

Snavley said he was proud to be chosen as West Coast president of AMP. "It's my intention to continue our tradition of advocating for composers and sound designers, of expanding our reach into new markets, and providing a forum for professional sound creators," he said.

Serving with Snavley for two years will be Reinhard Denke of Stimmung (Santa Monica) as 1st vice president; Peter Donald of Jazz Planet (Santa Monica) as 2nd vice president; and Tina Reyes of Elias Arts (Santa Monica) as secretary/treasurer.

Other members of the board serving with the officers are: Dain Blair of Groove Addicts (Los Angeles); Howard Dubin of Chris Bell & Company (West Los Angeles); Andrew Hagen of Schtung Music America (Santa Monica); Liz Myers of Trivers/Myers Music; Judy Santi of Team Services (Burbank); Ann Marie Wachel of Soundelux Design Music Group (Hollywood); and Roger Wojahn of Wojahn Bros Music (Santa Monica).
 
The Association of Music Producers (AMP) was founded in early 1998 for the purpose of educating its members, and the production and advertising community as a whole, on all facets of music production, from creation to final use. With its national headquarters in New York, and regional chapters in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Minneapolis, AMP is the first organization to represent the commercial music industry on a broad platform of creative, business and community matters. Production guidelines, legal issues relating to rights, licenses and composer royalties, talent negotiations, industry education, public relations and industry charitable endeavors are some of the bullets on AMP's agenda. At a time when the impact of music is growing exponentially in every broadcast medium, AMP is serving to give the music community a clear voice and the benefit of its own experience. AMP is an affiliate of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP).
 
AMP Website: http://ampnow.com