Congratulations to Matt Dragstrem for winning the ASCAP Writers' Night on January 29, 2008.
Congratulations as well to the other student writers, Stephen Duncan and Sunny Helms, on a great show!
The next Writers' Night will be held on February 26th at 6 pm in the Curb Cafe.
A new 2008 summer study abroad program in Hong Kong, China. Students spend 4 weeks taking classes in Hong Kong at Lingnan University (overlooking the Hong Kong harbor). Class sessions will be supplemented with business visits and cultural and historical attractions. Enrollment is limited...only a few seats remain before the program is filled. Secure your enrollment today! Download more information below or
contact David Moser (moserd@mail.belmont.edu) or Howard Cochran (cochranh@mail.belmont.edu).
All Writers' Nights are located in the Curb Café. Events start at 6:00 pm [CST]
. January 29, 2008
. February 26, 2008
. March 11, 2008 (**this is a new date!)
Congratulations to the following acts who have made live auditions for the Rock Showcase!:
Kennedy
John Shaw Group
The Four Kicks
Hunted by Angels
Lorien
Mark These Words
The Twilight Drive
Nova Ray
Live Auditions will be held Saturday, February 2nd.
Cover Showcase Audition Packets are available below.
All audition packets are due by February 15th at 6:00 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please turn in your packet to the CEMB Student Information room, MBC 213.
Producer: Ross Marshall
Associate Producer: Amanda Shoffner
Belmont alum Jozef Nuyens is the next guest for Insider’s View. Founder and CEO of Speakerheart™, Nuyens has used his experience in the music industry to redefine the business model for independent artists. Speakerheart allows artists to upload their music online for their own price. Nuyens also oversees all of PassAlong Networks’ global licensing and business expansion efforts.
The Insider's View will take place on February 6th at 6:30 pm in the Massey Performing Arts Center. For more information about Jozef Nuyens, please see below:
Alumni and Community Guests interested in reserved seating, contact Julie Bunt buntj@mail.belmont.edu or Sarah Cates catess@mail.belmont.edu.
All applicants for CEMB scholarships (Fall '08) , will be notified of their award status by mail on or before April 1. For more information about scholarships, visit www.belmont.edu/mb/scholarship_information/index.html
Our first member meeting of the semester will be taking place this Friday, Jan. 25, at 10am in the Multimedia Hall of the library. Attendance is mandatory for those seeking Service Corps membership this semester. New and returning members can go to www.belmontservicecorps.org for details on how to apply for Spring membership. Registration closes January 27th!
Belmont East Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Application Deadline extended through this Friday!
Turn in completed applications to the Dean's office in the Curb Event Center by 4:00pm on the 25th! Click on the Belmont East and West link in the Categories menu to download the profile sheet and application now.
Belmont students are invited to attend the 26th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National Final event on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Ryman Auditorium. LeAnn Rimes will host the event for the second consecutive year. Special guest Little Jimmy Dickens will appear at this special TV taping. Five Regional winners advanced to compete for $100,000 in this year's National Final. They are Nash Street, Eldon Johnson, Carrie Joy, Trevor Panczak and Christy Suggett. For more information, visit www.colgatecountryshowdown.com.
Call 615.458.8781 or stop by the Ryman Box Office for tickets. Seating is limited so get your tickets soon!
Jan. 26th Jeff Balding will be conducting an all day mix session in Studio A for our techies. Jeff is also teaching "The Recording Engineer" this semester and we are excited to add his expertise to our AET faculty and staff.
Looking for band members? Selling instruments or gear? Need volunteers?
The next Curb College Spotlight comes out in the January 31st edition of The Vision. If you would like to place a classified ad for things music-related, email clements@mail.belmont.edu with your request. Please include a brief description of what you need or are selling and your preferred contact information.
CEMB Faculty/Staff Talent Show
Wednesday, January 16, 6:30pm, Curb Cafe Come see your professors' and favorite staff members' claims to fame...or infamy!
ASCAP Writers' Night
Tuesday, January 29, 6PM, Curb Cafe
S.O.L.I.D. Convo Date Change
Please note that the first S.O.L.I.D. convo scheduled for January 28th has been postponed. The new time is January 31st at 5:00 pm. It will take place in the Beaman Student Life Center Meeting Room B. Personal/Professional Growth convocation credit will be provided.
Opportunity for an Associate Producer to help with the ASCAP Writers' Night Series. Assist with producing live Writers' Night shows. Great for someone with good organizational and communication skills. Please fill out the application below and turn in to the Dean's Office by January 23, 2008 before 4:30pm.
Contact:
Raychel McKelvy
mckelvyr@pop.belmont.edu
Please note that the first S.O.L.I.D. convo scheduled for January 28th has been postponed. The new time is January 31st at 5:00 pm. It will take place in the Beaman Student Life Center Meeting Room B. Personal/Professional Growth convocation credit will be provided.
S.O.L.I.D and the Curb College Student Leadership Council present "A Day in the Life Of." convo series in Beaman A&B at 10am
Student Leadership Council is teaming up with S.O.L.I.D. to showcase behind the scenes professions in hopes to provide a more well-rounded view of the industry as well as illustrating some great entry-level job positions that students might obtain after graduation. These convocations events will be considered Personal/Professional Growth.
All convos will begin at 10:00 am in Beaman A & B:
January 28
February 25
March 17
April 21
All Insider's Views will take place in MPAC:
. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - 6:30pm
. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 10:00am
. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 10:00am
. Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:30pm
. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 6:30pm
INSIDER'S VIEW DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE-CHECK EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FORUM REGULARLY FOR UPDATES
All Showcases are located in the Curb Event Center. Events start at 7:00 pm [CST]
. Rock Showcase February 16, 2008
. Cover Showcase March 15, 2008
. Best of the Best 2008 April 5, 2008
Curb College Showcase Series is proud to announce THE COVER SHOWCASE which will feature student artists performing all Top 40 cover songs in a professional-quality show that the showcase series has become known for. More details, including audition packets, will be coming soon! (This showcase will be replacing the Other Showcase this semester.) MBU4000, SNG 4000, and EIS4000 will be offered at THE COVER SHOWCASE.
Looking for band members? Selling instruments or gear? Need volunteers?
The next Curb College Spotlight will appear in the January 31 edition of the Vision. If you would like to place a classified ad for things music-related, email clements@mail.belmont.edu with your request. Please include a brief description of what you need or are selling and your preferred contact information.
Michael Wagener, rock producer/engineer extraordinaire will be addressing our student AES chapter this Friday in MC 109, 10am. Q&A should be fun.
Also, on Jan. 26th Jeff Balding will be conducting an all day mix session in Studio A for our techies. Jeff is also teaching "The Recording Engineer" this semester and we are excited to add his expertise to our AET faculty and staff.
New and returning members can go to www.belmontservicecorps.org for details on how to apply for Spring membership. The first mandatory meeting of the semester will be Friday, January 25 at 10:00am in the Multimedia Hall of the library. Check the website for more details!
Students interning this semester: Don't forget to register and don't forget to attend the Orientation. See campus.belmont.edu/mb/internship/Internship.html for more information.
Audition packets available below and on facebook at http://belmont.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5641672571
Packets due by JANUARY 18 @ 8PM to Massey 213. (No late packets accepted.)
Tape audition on January 26 to narrow down to 8 acts that will audition live.
Live audition in Curb Cafe on February 2.
There will either be three bands performing four songs each or four bands performing three songs each. So bring your best work to the table. Now that we don't have to include the pop genre in this showcase we are hoping for a solid show of rock music.
Producer: Chris Rouse
Associates: Zach Allen, Jacob Anderson
Need one hour credit? There are openings in Acklen Entertainment Practicum. Acklen meets Monday night from 5-6PM and is a one hour credit/project-based course designed to develop activity in the development, recording, production, marketing, and distribution of commercial recorded product. Students are assigned as needed to a project and are expected to complete assignments. Expected semester projects include: Indie Artist development (work with outside artists as needed), Southern Rock All-Star Marketing & Radio /web promotion, Production of Showcase Series (coordinate all aspects of production/sales/manufacturing), Video production (shoot/film local performances for YouTube promotions), Web Development (design, format, solicit signed bands material & maintain web sites), Booking/Venues (solicit bands for Acklen & book them in clubs), Latin street fair (May 3rd, 2008). Please fill out the application posted below and return to Dr. Herrera—if approved you will be sent CRN and approval notice. Dr. Herrera Office 460-6908; herrerad@mail.belmont.edu
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