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Mercury Records seeks male rock and country singer!

Merch Music — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:02:29 +0000

April 2011

Mercury Records is searching for a true talent. We’re looking for a male rock and country singer, ages 18-26 with range & twang. The right person will be signed to the label, make an album with a multi-platinum producer, promote it and take it on the road. This is a rare opportunity to submit directly to our A&R department.

This is NOT a TV show, a contest, or marketing scheme. Submissions are free and 100% legitimate. We will continue to accept submissions until we find the perfect fit.

Instructions:
We would like to hear you sing the songs below. Download the instrumental versions and add your vocal. When you’re done, upload the songs and a photo using the form below. You may also record your own version (such as guitar/vocal) but it must be one of these three songs. For each track we’ve provided a reference link and a link to song lyrics.

Good luck!

Mercury Records A&R

http://mercurytalent.com

Percussive Arts Society Percussion Composition Contest

Merch Music — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:58:24 +0000

Now in its 37th year, the Percussive Arts Society Percussion Composition Contest is designed to encourage and reward those who create music for percussion instruments and to increase the number of quality compositions written for percussion. Many of the contest winners are considered staples in modern percussion literature. Cash awards totaling $4,500 are distributed each year. Instrumentation and category restrictions are determined by the PAS Composition Committee each year and the deadline for entries is April 15th.

Composition Categories and Prize Awards for 2010

Category I:
Timpani Solo (4 standard sizes i.e. 23″, 26″, 29″, 32″)
First Place: $1,500.00
Second Place: $500.00
Third Place: $250.00

Category II:
Marimba and Cello Duet
First Place: $1,500.00
Second Place: $500.00
Third Place: $250.00

Application Fee:
$35 per composition (non-refundable) should be enclosed with each entry. Make checks payable to the Percussive Arts Society.

Eligibility:
• Previously commissioned or published (printed, audio or video) works may not be entered.
• Time limit for each category is 6–12 minutes. Total duration of piece should be stated on manuscript.
• Compositions must be original (no transcriptions or arrangements).
• The difficulty of the composition is left to the discretion of the composer; however, high artistic goals should be coupled with realistic demands to allow for performance at the university level.
• Instrument demands should also be limited to those commonly found at the university level.

Procedures:
1. Submit six complete copies of the score. If scores are not computer generated, neat manuscript is required. Composer’s name should not appear on any of the score pages.
2. Six unmarked and individually protected CD recordings may be submitted, but are not required.
3. Submitted scores and recordings will be numbered at the PAS offices to ensure anonymity.
4. All complete applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges.
5. Contest results will be announced in June, 2010.
6. All entry materials become property of PAS.

Deadline:
All materials (application fee, application form and manuscripts) must be postmarked by April 15, 2010.

For more information, please contact us at:

Percussive Arts Society
110 W. Washington Street, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 974-4488
Fax: (317) 974-4499
Email: percarts@pas.org

Link to the 2010 application web page: http://www.pas.org/experience/contests/compositioncontest.aspx
Link to previous winners: http://www.pas.org/experience/contests/compositioncontest.aspx

Rock the Roxy unsigned band contest

Merch Music — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:22:56 +0000

Enter your band’s 3 minute video and you can win a trip to play the AustinRox showcase in Austin, March 2010.

The top 50 bands with the most video views by February 9, 2010 will not only win a jam-packed prize package from all the sponsors, but they’ll also move on to the semi-finals! In the semi-final round, bands will be judged for the chance to perform at the 3rd Annual, world-famous AustinRox showcase in March 2010. Judges will include representatives from D’Addario, Evans, Planet Waves, The Roxy, Swing House Studios, partner companies, and even select celebrity musicians. The winning band will receive the following incredible prize package worth more than $20,000 including a trip to perform at the showcase!

Enter now at www.rocktheroxy.com.

Submission deadline is February 9, 2010 at 3pm.

Be the voice behind the FOXWOODS CASINO RESORT theme song!

Merch Music — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:32 +0000

Here is your chance to be the voice behind the wonder of Foxwoods Casino Resort!

Submit your version of the Foxwoods theme song “The Wonder of it All” and you could win a grand prize worth $25,000 including a shopping spree for new equipment, studio time, an advertising package, and of course be featured in Foxwoods commercials for the next year. Entering is easy, simply record your version of “The Wonder of it All,” and submit the mp3 at www.bethewonder.com. All instructions and sheet music is right on the website.

Whether you’re a rock band or a rapper, we want to hear your version!

For all rules and information visit www.bethewonder.com

Submission deadline is February 1, 2010 at midnight.