The Academy Award for Best Original Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer. From 1934-1937, the head of the music department (rather than the actual composer or composers, in most cases) received the nominations or award. A variety of people have been nominated for this award including composers, band leaders, rock musicians, pop stars and record producers. The official name of the award has changed several times over the years: