AceShowbiz - David Vanacore is set to be honored with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award on April 28 during the ASCAP Screen Music Awards in Los Angeles.

This accolade coincides with a significant milestone in Vanacore’s career, as he celebrates composing the score for the 50th season of the popular CBS reality series Survivor. He has been the driving musical force behind the show since its debut 25 years ago.

Vanacore has earned acclaim for his distinctive approach to scoring Survivor, which includes integrating authentic cultural soundscapes and collaborating with indigenous musicians. His work on the series has led to him being recognized as the top ASCAP winner for Most Performed Themes & Underscore an impressive 21 consecutive times at past Screen Music Awards.

Beyond Survivor, Vanacore has composed music for a variety of other reality television programs, such as Hell’s Kitchen, The Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, and Big Brother. His prolific output in this genre earned him the nickname “The King of Reality TV.”

Paul Williams, ASCAP chairman of the board and president, praised Vanacore in a statement, highlighting his dedication and creativity: "David's commitment to authenticity and his inventive approach have enabled him to create the signature sounds for some of America's most beloved television shows. His tireless work ethic has made him an icon and a go-to creative partner in Hollywood. We are honored to present David with the ASCAP Golden Note Award."

One factor contributing to Vanacore's sustained success has been his discipline in composing regularly. On an ASCAP panel several years ago, he shared advice he received from the late composer Henry Mancini: "I attended a class taught by [late] composer Henry Mancini, whose advice was to write a piece of music every day and finish it, whether it's 30 seconds, 1 minute, whatever. I left that class and started writing every day."

The ASCAP Golden Note Award is reserved for members who have reached extraordinary career achievements. Prior recipients of this honor include notable figures such as Lionel Richie, Jeff Lynne, Quincy Jones, Jermaine Dupri, Reba McEntire, Alicia Keys, Alf Clausen, and Mark Snow.

Vanacore began his professional journey as a session and touring musician. He is currently the founder and CEO of Vanacore Music, an Emmy-nominated full-service music production company that has been operating for over 20 years, providing scores and soundtracks for film, television, and advertising projects.