URBAN/POP Showcase: October 27
A reminder that packets for Urban/Pop are due this Friday, September 28 by 4:00pm. They can be dropped off outside the CEMB Student Office located in Massey 213. Live Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, October 6. Any questions can be directed to urbanpopshowcase2007@gmail.com.

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Attention: Country Showcase Fans and Potential Acts!
Country showcase packets are now available to download! You can download them from the Muzzbuzz site, or you can e-mail producer, Nick Novak, @ countryshowcase@gmail.com, or novakn@pop.belmont.edu. A limited number of hard copies will be made available in the student information center, Massey 213 starting 9/17.

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Writers’ Night Series – October 2
The next Writers’ Night will be held October 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Curb Café. Our guest writer for the evening will be Kyle Jacobs. Kyle is best known for his 2003 Top 10 A/C single “8th World Wonder” with Kimberly Locke and most recently for the fastest rising single in the history of country music, Garth Brooks’ “More Than A Memory.” Join us to hear Kyle along with Belmont students Andrew Mallanik, Hailey Steele and Bobby Hamrick.

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Advising Information:
If you have 48 earned hours or less, please call Carolyn Burress in the Advising Center (460-6615) to schedule a meeting with your academic advisor ASAP! We have now started advising students prepping for the Spring 2008 semester. -- The advising center is located in the Barbara Massey Hall Office 450.

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URBAN/POP Showcase: October 27
A reminder that packets for Urban/Pop are due this Friday, September 28 by 4:00pm. They can be dropped off outside the CEMB Student Office located in Massey 213. Live Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, October 6. Any questions can be directed to urbanpopshowcase2007@gmail.com.

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Attention: Country Showcase Fans and Potential Acts!
Country showcase packets are now available to download! You can download them from the Muzzbuzz site, or you can e-mail producer, Nick Novak, @ countryshowcase@gmail.com, or novakn@pop.belmont.edu. A limited number of hard copies will be made available in the student information center, Massey 213 starting 9/17.

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Belmont East Fall 2008!
Belmont East applications for Fall 2008 can be found on the Muzzbuzz site, and are due the third Friday in January! No late applications will be accepted. Return completed applications to the Coordinator of External Programs in the Office of the Dean or fax to 615/460-5689. Check out the Belmont East blog to keep tabs on what’s happening in NYC – forum.belmont.edu/belmonteast

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BORN AFTER VINYL…
Rocketown Records and Nettwerk Management are teaming up to promote music, conversation and social awareness with a new monthly concert series. Artists showcased will include Kyle Andrews, Amy Stroup, David Condos, Andrew Osenga, and Lanae Hale. Mary Anthony will be the special guest.
The inaugural event will be held at SYNC @ Nettwerk (1201 Vila Place, Suite 206), at 7 pm, Oct. 4. Admission is $5. Proceeds from the show will go to the defense for Eric Volz, a Nashville native who is falsely imprisoned in Nicaragua.
For more information go to bornaftervinyl.com, or visit friendsofericvolz.com

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Scholarship Reminder:
CEMB Scholarship Applications are due November 1. Applications can be found on-line at forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz.

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Writers’ Night Series – October 2
The next Writers’ Night will be held October 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Curb Café. Our guest writer for the evening will be Kyle Jacobs. Kyle is best known for his 2003 Top 10 A/C single “8th World Wonder” with Kimberly Locke and most recently for the fastest rising single in the history of country music, Garth Brooks’ “More Than A Memory.” Join us to hear Kyle along with Belmont students Andrew Mallanik, Hailey Steele and Bobby Hamrick.

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COUNTRY SHOWCASE PACKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD! YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THEM HERE, OR YOU CAN EMAIL PRODUCER, NICK NOVAK, @ COUNTRYSHOWCASE@GMAIL.COM, OR NOVAKN@POP.BELMONT.EDU. A LIMITED NUMBER OF HARD COPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDENT INFORMATION CENTER, MASSEY 213 STARTING 9/17.

EMAIL NICK WITH ANY QUESTIONS. GOOD LUCK!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:45 AM on September 19, 2007 | Permalink

Advising Information:
If you have 48 earned hours or less, please call Carolyn Burress in the Advising Center (460-6615) to schedule a meeting with your academic advisor ASAP! We have now started advising students prepping for the Spring 2008 semester. -- The advising center is located in the Barbara Massey Hall Office 450.
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Don’t forget!

Christian Showcase 9.23.07 - Resonate www.resonateworship.com
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Looking for a place to search for that perfect band member or to sell that "standing in the corner" guitar? Look no further. Ad placements are accepted free of charge. Content must be music and entertainment driven. Advertisements for Curb College Spotlight are due Thursday, 9.20.07.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 09:31 AM on September 17, 2007 | Permalink

• Wednesday, October 24, 2007 – 6:30 pm
SOLID Panel – “Moving On Up: How to Get In, Fit In, and Take It to the Top in the Music Industry”

• Monday, November 26, 2007 – 10:00am – “A Day in the Life of an American Film Scriptwriter”
Allan Heinberg – Grey’s Anatomy

• Monday, December 3, 2007 – 6:30pm – “Music and the Movies”
Darren Higman – Warner Bros. Pictures

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 10:08 AM on September 13, 2007 | Permalink

* Christian Showcase September 23, 2007 [Sunday night event]
* Urban/Pop Showcase October 27, 2007
* Country Showcase November 17, 2007
* Rock Showcase February 16, 2008
* Other Showcase March 15, 2008
* Best of the Best 2008 April 5th, 2008

Writers’ Night Series
• Tuesday, October 2, 2007
• Tuesday, November 27, 2007

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:30 p.m., Massey Performing Arts Center
MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 Credit Available

Don’t miss this year’s first INSIDER’s VIEW with Grammy award-winning writers/producer’s Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders. Ramsey and Sanders have written and produced for artists such as India.Arie, Marc Broussard, Kimberly Locke, and Randy Travis.

Drew Ramsey was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in music. He has toured with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans, and has been a session guitarist for artists such as Michael McDonald and the Neville Brothers.

Shannon Sanders was born in Los Angeles, California, but moved to Nashville at the age of 12. He was a member of both TSU’s “Aristocrat of Bands” marching band, and Tecknik, one of Nashville’s first hip-hop groups. He has been musical director and keyboardist for recording artist India.Arie since 2001.

The duo won the 2006 Grammy for Best Rock/Rap Gospel Album for producing and writing Jonny Lang’s “Turn Around.” They have been nominated for other Grammy’s including Best R&B Album and Song for India.Arie’s “Voyage to India” in 2003.

Come hear these talented industry veterans talk about how their diverse tastes and backgrounds have made them so successful.

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Advising Information:
If you have 48 earned hours or less, please call Carolyn Burress in the Advising Center (460-6615) to schedule a meeting with your academic advisor ASAP! We have now started advising students prepping for the Spring 2008 semester. -- The advising center is located in the Barbara Massey Hall Office 450.
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ASCAP Writers’ Night Series
Guest Writer: Steven Curtis Chapman
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:00 p.m., Curb Cafe

The INSIDER’S VIEW
“Writer/Producer: The Creative Interplay” featuring Drew Ramsey & Shannon Sanders
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:30 p.m., Massey Performing Arts Center
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The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business is looking for energetic and motivated individuals who would like to represent the college at various events. We are looking for event hosts who can assist at on campus events put on by the college such as Insider’s View Seminars and Showcase After Parties. If you are interested or want more information please email Carolyn Ego at Carolyn.ego@gmail.com to get an application and set up an interview time.
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Production Staff Information Meeting!

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a concert? Want to get hands-on experience working a professional-quality show? Then Production Staff is the thing for you! We'll be holding an informational meeting to tell you more about who we are, what we do, and what fun stuff you can expect to be able to do as part of production staff. If you're interested, come out and see us on Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 A.M. in Massey 210!

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Wednesday, September 19th @ 10:00am in Massey 100

Speakers: Maggie Monteverde (Associate Dean, School of Humanities) and Sarah Cates (External Programs Coordinator, CEMB)

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 10:38 AM on September 06, 2007 | Permalink

**SERVICE CORPS REGISTRATION AND FIRST MEETING**

Our first member meeting will be taking place on Friday, September 7th, 10am, in the Multimedia Hall on the 2nd floor of the Lila D. Bunch Library. This is a MANDATORY meeting for anyone who has
registered for Service Corps membership, but it is also a meeting for those who are simply considering membership. See you there!

Registration has begun for the Fall semester and will continue until Tuesday, September 11th. $5.00 dues must also be turned in by this date. Dues may be turned in at the first Member meeting on Sep. 7th (this is preferable) or to Kellie Meeks in the Music Business office on the 2nd floor of the Massey Business Center- the office directly beside the elevator. In either case, be sure to enclose your dues in an envelope with your name written on it. Dues must be turned in to Kellie Meeks by 4pm on the due date!!!

IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER
You must resgister under the "register" tab on the site.

IF YOU ARE A RETURNING MEMBER
You must still register under the tab on the site, but you will log-in to the site first. This is the easiest way to update your information.

Any Questions, Contact Troy Akers @ troyakers@gmail.com
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Belmont East/Belmont West/London/Australia Interest Meeting

Wednesday, September 19th @ 10:00am in Massey 100
Speakers: Maggie Monteverde (Associate Dean, School of Humanities) and Sarah Cates (External Programs Coordinator, CEMB)
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If you turned in a packet for the Writers’ Night Series, they are now available for pick up at the CEMB Student Information Center (Massey 213). Returned packets will be available for pick up until September 14th, so make sure you stop by before then!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:03 PM on September 05, 2007 | Permalink

AUSTRALIA

The Australian Entertainment Industry (Music Business, EIS Elective)
Study the entertainment and music industry in Australia. Examine business practices in Australia and compare them to the American entertainment industry. Delve into the marketing, publicity, A&R, touring, imports and exports of entertainment products. Explore the cultural and music center of Sydney (and Melbourne) and take a private tour of the Fox Movie studios that has produced such movies as "Mission Impossible II," "The Matrix," "Moulin Rouge" and "Star Wars: Episodes II & III." (3 cr. hrs., Dr. Clyde Rolston, [rolstonc@mail.belmont.edu], Belmont University)

JOURNALISM
Multimedia, Murdoch & Media Ownership, Oh My! Rupert Murdoch owns MySpace, Fox News, TV Guide, The Sun in London and too many other media properties to name. His empire started in Australia. Examine what Murdoch owns, and explore how he and others are converging to keep YOUR attention. Whether media companies are using iPods or blogs, the goal is to get you to consume media. The bottom line is money, so let's follow the green to the "Land Down Under" and see the "Men at Work," the media moguls, that is. Dr. Sybril Bennett, bennetts@mail.belmont.edu Belmont University

Dates: June 4 to July 7, 2008
Locations: Sydney with a side trip to Melbourne
Costs: $6995, (plus tuition) including roundtrip transportation to and from departure cities. Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $950 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax. Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel.

ACCOMODATIONS: Participants will reside in dormitories, budget accommodations, and/or hotels. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy; single rooms may be available at an additional cost. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.

DEADLINES AND PAYMENTS: Application deadline is February 29, 2008. A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $3400 (in addition to the deposit) is also due at the time of application. The final
payment of $3395 is due April 18, 2008

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ASCAP Writers’ Night Series
Guest Writer: Steven Curtis Chapman
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:00 p.m., Curb Cafe

The Curb College is happy to have Sparrow Records recording artist, Steven Curtis Chapman as the first guest writer in this year’s ASCAP Writers’ Night Series. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 11 in the Curb Café. The ASCAP Writer’s Night series provides students with a great opportunity to perform original music with well-known songwriters in Nashville. Past guests have included Rivers Rutherford and Craig Wiseman.

The INSIDER’S VIEW
“Writer/Producer: The Creative Interplay”
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:30 p.m., Massey Performing Arts Center

The INSIDER’S VIEW will play host to Grammy nominated writers/producers Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders. Ramsey and Sanders have written and produced for artists such as India.Arie, Marc Broussard, Kimberly Locke, and Randy Travis. Come hear these talented industry veterans talk about how their diverse tastes and backgrounds have made them so successful. MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 Credit.
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GMA Academy
GMA Academy, the industry’s official training camp and competition for unsigned artists will be held October 12-13. The event will include performances and seminars led by artists-in-residence Nicole C. Mullen and Mark Harris. Keynote speaker Shaun Groves will provide insight for success for independent artists and songwriters. Belmont students can attend for the discounted price of $125, which includes a one-year GMA student membership.

Contact the Gospel Music Association at 615/242-0303 or visit www.gospelmusic.org for more information. Submissions for the songwriting competition are due September 17.

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NEW WEBSITE FOR RESONATE:::::
We have some exciting news!! We just launched our official website! It has a lot of goodies for promotional stuff if you want to print a poster or something... as well as a lot of details for the show. We encourage you to check it out!

THE COUNT DOWN BEGINS:::::
Reminder, Packets are due in only 8 days! Make sure you turn in your packet enclosed in a manila envelope [self-provided], to the CEMB Student Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Massey Business Center room 213. All packets turned in after 6:30pm will not be accepted.

MANAGERS MEETING:::::
Reminder, for the selected 6-8 bands asked to perform at a Live Audition, there will be a MANDATORY Managers meeting on Wednesday September 12 at 10:00AM in the CEMB Board Room. This is located above Curb Cafe in the CEMB Offices. Just tell the secretary that you are there for the Resonate Christian Showcase Managers Meeting, and she will tell you where to go! This meeting is for managers only.

http://www.resonateworship.com/
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Urban / Pop Showcase
Packets are here! Download the packet HERE, fill it out COMPLETELY and return to the CEMB Student Information Center located in
Massey 213 by September 28 at 4:00 P.M.! Any questions please e-mail urbanpopshowcase2007@gmail.com.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 11:34 AM on September 04, 2007 | Permalink