ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

College of Entertainment and Music Business students who are enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours per semester.

Applicants will have completed two of the following courses by the end of the academic year in which the application is submitted:
• MBU 1110 Survey of Music Business
• AET 1380 Survey of Recording Technology
• MBU 2130 History of the Recording Business

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Transfer students must complete a semester of academic work at Belmont University as well as have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from previous university work.

DEADLINE:

November 1. Return completed applications to the College of Entertainment and Music Business Dean’s Office in the Curb Event Center.

Late applications will not be considered.

NOTIFICATION:

• All applicants will be notified of their award status by mail on or before April 1.

• Scholarship recipients must return the Award Acceptance form enclosed with their notification to the CEMB Dean’s Office along with a copy of their completed thank you note to the appropriate benefactor.

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• Should additional scholarship opportunities arise during an academic year, applications on file for the departmental scholarship process will be considered and evaluated based on criteria set by the donating party.

• If the recipient of a departmental scholarship is also chosen for a special award, s/he must choose which award to accept, as awards are not cumulative. Generally, the more financially rewarding scholarship for a given student will be awarded.

Freshmen should apply even though they have not completed all of the course requirements. They will be added to the pool of candidates once all criteria for consideration are met.

Applications are available here for download.
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Posted by Sarah Koop at 04:54 PM on August 31, 2006 | Permalink

Universal Music Group College & Lifestyle Marketing Representative

The College Marketing staff focuses on developing new, up and coming artists from all independent labels owned and distributed by UMGD. The Reps create marketing opportunities through many avenues, including: working with campus activities committees, securing CD reviews and interviews with college/community press, initiating on-air promotions with college radio stations, online marketing, targeting lifestyle promotional opportunities in the surrounding college community, organizing listening parties for artists on campus as well as lifestyle and retail accounts, coordinating cross-promotional activities.

The College Reps are located in branch and resident markets and report to their local Market Director as well as the National Director. College Reps also work closely with their local Artist Development Reps and Sales Reps to ensure that all promotions are tied back to retail stores and that all advertising and positioning opportunities are utilized.

Job overview:

Responsible for marketing priority developing artists in assigned college market and serving as an informational source for college campus and general vicinity

Duties and responsibilities:
- Create awareness on campus and within local demographic by utilizing label-supplied tools (point of purchase materials, samplers, added value items, etc…) and creating various tools (flyers, bin cards, etc…)
- Work within the guidelines provided by the National Director and Marketing Manager with the implementation of promotions, listening parties, and other related events
- Monitor SoundScan numbers to determine effectiveness of promotions
- Establish relationships with activity committees, on-campus clubs, and lifestyle accounts to secure outlets for artist marketing ideas and programs
- Keep up-to-date of priority artists’ tour itineraries and potential marketing opportunities
- Secure data base on lifestyle accounts for promotional opportunities
- Work in conjunction with ADR and/or Sales Rep to tie in retail promotions, coupons, and tags with retail accounts
- Assist resident Sales Reps with in-stores, merchandising venues, and store promotions

Job Requirements:

- Excellent communication and people skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and communication skills

This is a 20hr/week paid position and requires college enrollment (2 course/6 credit minimum per semester, or participation in a degree-seeking program) and strong communication skills.

Junior or Sophomore level preferred

Please Email Resumes to umgdcollegerep@umusic.com

Posted by Sarah Koop at 02:58 PM on August 31, 2006 | Permalink

Attention Belmont Students!

If you are looking for ways to connect with artists and managers, while seeing a taping of a National T.V. show, then come and see a taping of the Logan Show. The Logan Show is a Christian Late Night Talk Show that is very similar to the format of Conan O’Brien. Some of the many artists that have appeared on the show are Building 429, Aaron Shust, Kevin Max, Zoe Girl, Day of Fire, The Wedding, John Davis, Warren Barfield, LA Symphony, and many more! Here is how you can get your complimentary tickets to the show. Go to www.loganshow.com and click on tickets. Select the taping you would like to attend, while filling out your personal information, and you are done! Another option is directly e-mailing tickets@loganshow.com with your names and the number attending.

Please mention that you are a Belmont University student and we will arrange a time where you can have a Q&A moment with most of the artists after or before they perform. Did we mention FREE food!!! (10am – 2pm only) There are two different times you can attend this event. The first session is 10am – 2pm and the second is 1:30pm – 5:30pm. The session from 10am – 2pm is when the free food will be available. Please come and take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

***Important***You MUST fill out the ticket information or send us an e-mail! Security will not let you on the premises if they don’t have your name!

Posted by Sarah Koop at 02:54 PM on August 23, 2006 | Permalink

If you would like to do an internship this semester you must fill out the Internship Application in the BMH 447 Music Business office no later than Tuesday, August 29th at 3pm. If you have questions about internships e-mail Debbie Forrest at forrestd@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by Sarah Koop at 11:56 AM on August 23, 2006 | Permalink

Call For Entries
Nashville Film Festival
April 19-26, 2007
Chosen by MovieMaker Magazine as one of "20 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee."

Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) proudly announces its 38th international competition for features, shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental work, music videos and young filmmaker videos.

NaFF also features …music showcases, and guest appearances by nationally recognized figures in the film and music worlds. All styles, genres and lengths of films are accepted.

Awards
Special Music Films in Music City Awards
Nashville Film Festival celebrates Music City's heritage with unique music and film awards: Best Music In a Feature Film, to recognize particularly effective or innovative uses of music, whether through original score, imaginative musical arrangements, or songs in a feature; and the Impact of Music Award, for the film (feature or documentary) that most effectively explores or celebrates the impact of music on the human experience.

See the complete list of awards at nashvillefilmfestival.org.

Early Entry Deadline: September 1, 2006
Regular Entry Deadline: October 26, 2006
Extended Entry Deadline: November 15, 2006
For more information and to download Rules, Regulations and an Entry Form click here.

Or contact:
Nashville Film Festival
Phone: (615) 742-2500
Fax: (615) 742-1004
e-mail: info@nashvillefilmfestival.org

Posted by Sarah Koop at 10:27 AM on August 22, 2006 | Permalink