Saturday, April 5th, 7pm, CEC
Come see performances by:

Showcase Winners
Urban/Pop-Alvin Love
Christian-Jordan Kyle
Country-Shea Raye
Cover-Stephanie Lambring

ASCAP Writers' Night Winners
Joshua Eric Wright
Andrew Mallanik
Troy Akers
Matt Dragstrem
Greg Bates
Nathan Klages

Interested in being part of the Best of the Best Production Staff? Please contact Rachael Scott ASAP at scottrk@pop.belmont.edu. We are looking for willing individuals to help with load-in, day of show responsibilities, and load-out. There will be a Production Staff meeting Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:00 am in MBC 210.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 09:33 AM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:30pm, MPAC
Guests: 2008 CMT Music Awards USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Nominees Chuck Wicks and Luke Bryan

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 09:32 AM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Please call 460-6615 to schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor in the advising center (if you have not done so)! Take advantage of "early" academic advising...Don't wait till the rush begins!!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 09:32 AM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Singer/songwriters
Hip hop artists
Instrumentalists

Each week the nightly winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Sam Ash Music

First Place
$100.00 gift certificate to Sam Ash Music
Ipod from I-Repair.ca
A year long membership to the Nashville Songwriters Association
Rehearsal Time at Fish Tank Studios ($45.00 value)
CD Duplication from Audio Imaging
Cafe Coco gift certificate
A monthly booking "Back Stage" at Cafe Coco for the rest of 2008

Second Place
$75.00 Gift Certificate from Sam Ash Music
A year long membership to the Nashville Songwriters Association
Rehearsal Time at Fish Tank Studios ($45.00 value)
CD Duplication from Audio Imaging
Cafe Coco gift certificate
Two bookings on Cafe Coco's "Back Stage" for the 2008 year

Third Place
$50.00 in Sam Ash Gift Certificates
Cafe Coco gift certificates
One booking in the 2008 year on the "Back Stage"

Only $5 Entry Fee for Contestants
(individuals or duos only, no bands)

Enter at http://www.cafecoco.net/musicmakerscontest

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 10:06 AM on March 27, 2008 | Permalink

GMA Music Week Opportunities
• April 19-23 – Convention Center/Renaissance Hotel
• Volunteers – we still need lots of volunteers for the week! Volunteers can attend any aspect of the week when “off the clock.” Details and forms can be found here: http://www.gospelmusic.org/events/generic.aspx?aid=9&pid=159
• Bootcamps – These sessions are Saturday/Sunday only and are an “entry level” look at the week. Unbeatable networking and educational opportunities. Tracks for indie artists/songwriters, and those interested in artist and road management, concert promotion, and radio. Super student-friendly value at $215. http://www.gospelmusic.org/events/generic.aspx?aid=9&pid=140

Dove Awards & After Party
• April 23 – Grand Ole Opry House
• Volunteers – we need TONS of volunteers for this event and it will be a lot of fun! Details and forms can be found here: http://www.gospelmusic.org/events/generic.aspx?aid=9&pid=159
• Tickets – Students are of course welcome to buy tickets for the show and the after party, which will be great fun and a chance to mix and mingle with industry and artists. The show is being broadcast live this year on Gospel Music Channel. Here is the link and all the details for that: www.doveawards.com

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:04 PM on March 24, 2008 | Permalink

Students, Do you have a total of 64 semester hours or more and a GPA of 2.8? Do you know what the other PRE-requisites are for completing an Internship for credit? Did you know that it is illegal to intern without being paid or without receiving credit? To find out all that information and more, go to forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz; then click on Advising; then click on Internships.

This site will also have a list of companies who have confirmed that they will be attending the Internship Fair.

Be ready to dazzle the companies with your personality and charm!... as well as your skills and abilities, and don’t forget to bring Résumé's for the companies that you are interested in. Research the companies through Career Connector or on their website. It’s important that you know something about their company. It will make a difference.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:29 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

Friday, March 21 (10 am-6 pm) at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

For information on audition process, click here

For Nashville Star press release, click here

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:25 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

Submit a compact disc with your music and an application that can be downloaded at www.winchesterdogwoodfestival.com.
See below for more information.

Download file

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:11 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, March 19, 7:30pm, Beaman A & B "Studio Classics Collection Experience with Eddie Kramer": Kramer has engineered recordings by Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Kiss and countless others. This event will focus on how Kramer has adapted the use of plug-in digital audio processors to his style of recording and mixing.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:09 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

Congratulations to Nathan Klages, winner of the last ASCAP Writers' Night, and Stephanie Lambring, winner of the Cover Showcase! Nathan and Stephanie will be performing with the other showcase winners on April 5th in the Best of the Best showcase.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:08 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

With all the catastrophes going on recently blood is in limited supply. Sign-up or stop by the Neely dining hall on Monday, March 31st and join Service Corps in helping out the American Red Cross by donating blood. Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and all Belmont students will receive community service convocation. Service Corps and the American Red Cross have sign-ups online at www.givelife.org to schedule an appointment. Use sponsor code Belmont19 and choose the Service Corps blood drive.Then register and sign-up for a time. Walk-in donor spaces will be very limited, so please take the time to sign-up today. If you have any questions, email Bobby Foglia at foglia@belmontservicecorps.org.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:07 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

We're looking for reliable production staff members for this weekend's Cover Showcase to assist with load-in and load-out. If you're interested contact Ross at marshallr@pop.belmont.edu or Rachael at scottrk@pop.belmont.edu.

There will be a production crew meeting this Wednesday (March 12th) at 10 am in Massey 209 B.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 03:23 PM on March 10, 2008 | Permalink

Are you interested in being a Showcase Producer, Associate Producer, Production Manager or Production Staff Coordinator? Applications are now available below, along with position descriptions and application timeline. Applications are due Wednesday, April 3rd by 4 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu or x6259.

Instructions & Descriptions

Application

Reference Form

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 10:38 AM on March 10, 2008 | Permalink

Fall Follies provides a unique experience for students to be involved in a full scale production for students by students and about students. With an average of over 2,000 students attending Follies, it is our biggest Program Board event of the year. Students involved in the production/direction process will gain valuable experience with theatre and production.

The first position filled is the producer. Download the application below. Once the producer is selected, he/she will select two directors: music and comedy. From there, the Producer, Musical Director, and Comedy director will select the "players" for the show. All positions are open to students across campus. If there are any questions regarding this process of Follies as a whole, they can contact me at simpsonjl@pop.belmont.edu

Download file

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 03:58 PM on March 07, 2008 | Permalink

Have you dreamed of hosting a red carpet event? Do you love entertaining an audience but don’t sing or dance? We have the opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic individual to co-host the Best of the Best Showcase with superstar Harry Chapman.

Join us for an open audition on Monday, March 17th at 4 pm in the Curb Café. Questions? Contact Jamie in the CEMB Dean’s office at x6259.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 12:31 PM on March 06, 2008 | Permalink

Graduating Seniors: Time to tweak that Résumé . call or email to set up an appointment! Career Day: College of Business Administration, Wednesday, March 5 from 10 - 1230, Neely Dining. Businesses will be recruiting! Could be that job you didn't consider!

Internship Fair: April 2 from 10 - 2, Maddox Grand Atrium, have your Résumé's ready and be prepared to answer those interview questions: Tell me about yourself, What are your strengths?, and all the rest!

Internship Poster Presentations plus special guest: April 21 from 9 - 12, Neely/Black & White.

Internship Information & Job Search Websites can be found on forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz--go to Advising, then to Internships.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 02:24 PM on March 04, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, March 19, 7:30pm, Beaman A & B

"Studio Classics Collection Experience with Eddie Kramer": Kramer has engineered recordings by Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Kiss and countless others. This event will focus on how Kramer has adapted the use of plug-in digital audio processors to his style of recording and mixing.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 02:23 PM on March 04, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, March 5th, 10am, MPAC
Guest: Marc Broussard, Atlantic Recording Artist

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 02:23 PM on March 04, 2008 | Permalink

COME ON OUT;
To the WIldhorse Saloon on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008. CBS wants to make Nashville look good.

ACM Nominations are Live this Tuesday March 4th and you could be a part! CBS Early Morning show will be here in Nashville broadcasting the nominations LIVE on national TV along with special performances by Miranda Lambert and Rodney Atkins at the WIldhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. Mega Country Stars Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will be announcing the nominations.
If you are interested in being part of the audience and seeing live performances by Miranda Lambert and Rodney Atkins.
COME ON OUT;
Arrive at 5:00 am at the taping/show, which begins at 6:00 am and should wrap the live taping/show with CBS at 8:00 am.
If you have any questions, send to AMCaudience@gmail.com.

Remember this event is for the CBS Early Morning show so it will be in the early morning on Tuesday. It will be exactly like the CBS Early Morning show in New York, so you are welcome to come in your PJ’s or bring signs that say “Hi mom!”. You may be interviewed as well!
Thanks!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 04:38 PM on March 03, 2008 | Permalink