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April 28, 2008
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Dead Day Carnival

Wednesday, April 30th 11 am - 3 pm
Curb Event Center

Join us for the normal carnival activities as well as special performances by: John Shaw Group, The Only Good Thing About the Forties, Riker Out, and The War. Bands will begin playing at 12:30. Sponsored by Student Leadership Council and Program Board.

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GMC Audience Members Needed

COME OUT TO SEE “Gospel Dream”
(A national singing competition)
HOST: Yolanda Adams
Judges: Brian McKnight, Martha Munizzi, Big Jim Wright
Plus other Special Guests

We will need AUDIENCE MEMBERS for Gospel Music Channel’s exciting competition
“Gospel Dream” which will be taped in Nashville, Tennessee.

Show: Gospel Music Channel “Gospel Dream” – 5 Show Dates
Show #1 - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Evening Audience Arrival: 5:15 – 6:30 PM Show Time: 7 to 9:00 PM
Show #2 - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Evening Audience Arrival: 5:15 – 6:30 PM Show Time: 7 to 9:00 PM
Show #3 - Thursday, May 8, 2008 Afternoon Audience Arrival: 12:45 to 1:30 PM Show Time: 2 to 4:00 PM
Show #4 - Thursday, May 8, 2008 Evening Audience Arrival: 5:15 – 6:30 PM Show Time: 7 to 9:00 PM
Show #5 - Friday, May 9, 2008 Evening Audience Arrival: 5:15 – 6:30 Show Time: 7 to 9:00 PM

THERE ARE 5 DIFFERENT SHOWS –
PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN YOU EMAIL, WHAT DAY(S).
These shows are being taped and could go later.

Even if you have participated in previous audience events, please send the information below again. When you submit for a show, the materials are used for processing for that show, only (Security, Production, etc…). If you are interested in being an audience member, email us (we prefer email) at moorecasting@comcast.net with your full name, picture, current phone numbers, and age. Please scan and send along with your information. We have been asked to pull ages 13 and Up (Anyone under the age of 16 will need a guardian or parent). We need full names, ages and phone numbers of all participants, so we can start the confirmation process. After receiving your information we will email whether you have been confirmed with the details of the show.

We have a limited number of guests we can invite, so respond as soon as possible.

We must have your name on our audience list in order for you to attend the show. No confirmation numbers will be given. Your name will provide entrance into the show (ID required – Drivers License). The Audience will be seated.

PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL AT THE LAST MINUTE!

Regina Moore and Nancy Ellis will be coordinating these events.

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April 17, 2008
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY BAND NEEDED

The Arthritis Foundation is looking for a family-friendly band to play for about 1 ½ hours on May 4th at the beginning of their annual Arthritis Walk. The band would need to arrive on-campus, near Curb Event Center, at 1:00 pm. If you are interested, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu or 615.460.6259.

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'08-'09 CURB CAFÉ AUDIO COORDINATOR APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Are you interested in coordinating audio in the Curb Cafe? The application and job description are now available. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Cottrill at cottrillt@mail.belmont.edu or x6614. Application deadline is June 2nd.

Job Description

This person would report directly to Tony Cottrill, coordinator of live sound and would be in charge of coordinating and maintaining live audio related production for the Cafe. Job responsibilities would include:
• Clean Crown amp filters once/month
• Clean and organize rack drawer in console rack, once/month
• Clean and organize work boxes in storage area, once/month
• Complete run through on audio system, check for left/right balance, fx working, comps/gates working, all recorders working, once/month
• Find broken or equipment in need of repair and return to classroom/workshop, once/month
• Dust console, outboard gear, once/month
• Attend one show at Café per week to monitor how advanced and intro SR students are performing (submit reports to coordinator of SR), please alternate days every week
• Check with Curb Café restaurant management about any problems they may be experiencing with SR students, bands, lock-up procedures, etc
• Supervise Writers Nights multi-track recording
• Verify personnel for Live showcase series auditions
• On call as substitute engineer during emergency situations
• Work closely with Curb Café booking coordinator, verify scheduling, Advance sheets, input lists & stage plots
• Note: There are no guest engineers for Curb Cafe, unless bands are given approval prior to their event...this is students lab time...guest engineers can produce while Belmont students mix
Criteria:
o Must have and maintain a 2.8 GPA
o Must be a full time CEMB major
o Must have Curb Café audio experience
o Must have completed with a C or better one of the following courses:
o AET 3560 Sound Reinforcement
o AET 4560 Advanced Sound Reinforcement

Application


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The 2008 LEADERSHIP MUSIC DIGITAL SUMMIT

Tuesday, April 22nd, CEC Presented in partnership with Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Curb Event Center, Nashville, TN Belmont University Curb College majors are invited to participate in the Digital Summit at no charge. The full schedule of events for the day can be found at http://www.digitalsummit.org. If you want to attend any part of the day's events, register by signing up in the Dean's Office by April 18 at 4:00pm.

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VOTE NOW!!

Student Leadership Council is excited to announce the first annual CEMB Awards! And YOU have the opportunity to vote for the winners in 5 categories. To vote go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ojDpsCwZH3h_2bbZvoU8iNkg_3d_3d. The awards show will be held Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm in the Curb Café. All CEMB students are invited to join us for an evening of fun and recognition.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DIGITAL SUMMIT PREPARATION

We're looking for 5-10 volunteers to work Friday (April17th) from 2-5 pm to prepared for Digital Summit. Volunteers will work in the conference room in the Beaman Student Life Center. If interested, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu or 615.460.6259.

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GMA Volunteer Opportunity

Non-profit organization, Food for the Hungry, is looking for 20-25 volunteers to work THIS Saturday after the Casting Crowns concert. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30 pm until approximately 10:00 pm at the Sommet Center. All volunteers will be invited to Food for the Hungry's showcase Monday evening, featuring 33 Miles, Sara Groves, and Leeland (8:00 pm at the Musicians Hall of Fame, Performance Hall). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu or 615.460.6259.

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April 15, 2008
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Belmont West Applications

To apply, prospective students must submit an application (which can be downloaded here) to the Curb College office of the Dean.

The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business accepts applications year round and admits students once a year in the spring semester prior to the semester applied for. Completed application deadline is the first Friday in May. Interviews for the Belmont West program will not take place until the fall semester prior to the Belmont West experience. Applications must be completed and returned no later than the date specified above. No late applications will be accepted. Applications can be returned to the Strategic Programs Director in the office of the Dean or faxed to 615-460-5689.

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SOLID Convo Location Change

The SOLID Convo scheduled for April 23rd at 10:00 am will take place in Massey 100. Please join us to hear industry professionals discuss and take questions on the topic of Marketing and PR in the entertainment industry.

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Fundraising Concert

Mikeschair and Kassi Konz
When: April 17th at 7pm
Where: The SYNC- 1201 Villa Place (Above the Edghill Studio Cafe, right off Music Row)
Admission: $5
Why: To support Love 146, an organization who is committed to protect, defend, restore, and empower those who face child sex slavery and exploitation.
www.love146.org

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Book Signing and Workshop

Make Me a Star by music industry veteran, Anastasia Brown Tuesday, April 15th from 5pm-8pm CT at The Factory, Bldg.8 in Franklin, TN

Filled with invaluable advice from the industry's most successful artists such as Keith Urban, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, Brown has created the essential guide for effectively navigating a career in music. This event is a perfect opportunity for the scores of hopeful musicians in the Nashville area to get an insider's perspective into the business and Brown is eager to share the knowledge and experience she has acquired working with such legends as Miles Copeland, Peter Frampton and Sting. Every aspiring artist wishes they had a mentor to show them how to make it in the music business and Anastasia Brown has provided that resource with Make Me a Star.

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Internship Registration

Internships: If you are going to complete an internship SU08 or FA08 and you have all the prerequisites, you can go on Classfinder and register for the Internship as you would other classes. If it doesn't let you register, and you feel you have all the prerequisites, you will need to complete an Override Request, which is found on the door of the Office of Internships & Career Development. DO NOT BEGIN AN INTERNSHIP WITHOUT CONFIRMATION FROM THE COORDINATOR. CONFIRMATION WILL INCLUDE A SYLLABUS & THE AGREEMENT FORMS.

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April 08, 2008
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SAVE THE DATE

The 2008 LEADERSHIP MUSIC DIGITAL SUMMIT Presented in partnership with Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business in the Curb Event Center

Curb College majors are invited to participate in the Digital Summit at no charge. The full schedule of events for the day can be found at http://www.digitalsummit.org. If you want to attend any part of the day's events, register by signing up in the Dean's Office by April 18 at 4:00pm.

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Songwriting Student Performances

On Thursday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. students from our 3 Songwriting classes will be performing their songs in the Curb Cafe.

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FREE EVENT!

12th and Porter, Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00pm, THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT!

RGK Entertainment Company is showcasing Steven Lee Olsen for Sony/BMG. This is a great opportunity for students to go see just how artists are pitched from management companies to record labels for the purpose of signing a recording contract. These events also attract other business within the music industry, such as PR firms, publishing companies, songwriters, and producers. For more information visit www.stevenleeolsen.com and www.rgkentertainment.com.

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BUSA Events

Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30PM-7:00PM in the CEMB boardroom, Belmont University Songwriters Association (BUSA) is holding "Song Club." If you are a member of NSAI, come share your songs and receive critiques from fellow students.

Friday, April 11 from 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM in MBC 104, BUSA is holding Leadership Elections for the '08-'09 school year. For more information on the election process, please contact Laurianne Cates at catesl@mail.belmont.edu.

Friday, April 18 from 10:00AM - 10:50AM in MBC 104, BUSA presents Ralph Murphy. PG Convo credit.

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CEMB Album of the Year

Student Leadership Council is now accepting nominations for Album of the Year Award. The award will be announced at the CEMB Award Show on April 24th. In order to qualify for this award, the album must have been released during the 2007-2008 school year or the summer prior. At least ¾ of the band must be Belmont students. Nominations must be e-mailed to slcnominations@gmail.com by April 10.

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Employment Opportunities

Get a job at Belmont University's world-renowned recording studios!

Information Session: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 @ 10am, Center for Music Business Room B-25

Belmont Faculty and Professional Staff will be available to answer your questions. For more information please go to http://campus.belmont.edu/mb/studio/student_staff.htm.

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ADVISING!

Priority Registration begins soon!
April 21st @ 7am-Seniors
April 22nd @ 7am - Juniors
April 23rd @ 7am - Sophomores
April 24th @ 7am - Freshmen

If you have not met with your advisor or Tina Dishman this semester, please do so ASAP to ensure your advisor hold is lifted!!

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'08-'09 SHOWCASE SERIES ENGINEER APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Are you interested in being a front of house or monitor engineer for the 2008-2009 Showcase Series? Applications are now available here. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Cottrill at cottrillt@mail.belmont.edu or x6614.

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