The Time Turns Elastic Project is the world premier of a major work for 60-piece orchestra featuring Phish front-man and guitar legend Trey Anastasio. He co-composed this ground-breaking work with Orchestra Nashville Composer-in-Residence Don Hart. Time Turns Elastic features Trey’s electric guitar and vocals on a musical journey that integrates his passions for classical and pop music into a work that will surprise and inspire you.
Orchestra Nashville needs 8 volunteers to help work at our information and promotional tables. We need volunteers to show up at the front door of the Ryman on Saturday, September 27th, at 7pm. We need all volunteers until 11pm. Please be able to come in casual work attire.
For more information about volunteering, please contact Ben Evans at 615-322-1226 or by email: info@orchestranashville.org.

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Come join Lane Baldwin and Deeper Blues along with Eden Electronics for a Concert/Workshop this Thursday at 7:30 PM at Massey Performance Hall. Lane will deal with such topics as:

1. Deciding what work you want to pursue in the Music Business
2. Human Relations in the Music Business
3. Networking for Success
4 Creating multiple sources of income
5. Non-performance income
6. Endorsements-How, Why, and When
7. Creating an overall strategy to negotiate the ups and downs of the Music Business

This event will be of particular value to students preparing to graduate, enter the workforce, and forge careers as Musicians, Writers, and Business and Production Support in the Music Business. In addition, the high-energy Blues of Deeper Blues puts a new spin on one of America's oldest music forms.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 09:30 AM on September 17, 2008 | Permalink

TKO Marketing is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified individual to help manage the online presence of a new artist. Your role will consist of implementing Internet and grassroots marketing plans as well as updating news and tour dates on our artist and affiliated sites. In addition, we are looking for a candidate who can bring innovative and creative strategies to boost online presence on key social networking sites and blogs. We require 10 hours (2 hr/day) a week and will be paying $8/hr. You can create your own schedule and work from home or in our offices. The project will run for 3 months. Please inquire by e-mailing Becky Tennille at becky@tkomarketing.net.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 01:15 PM on September 16, 2008 | Permalink

International Entertainment Buyers Association Invites You to Attend TRENDS IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT An Intimate Discussion with Top Industry Decision-Makers

Tuesday, September 23
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Ford Theatre

Networking session to follow discussion. Free of charge to students.
Space is limited. RSVP to info@ieba.org - subject line: RSVP 9/23

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 01:14 PM on September 16, 2008 | Permalink

Starting her music business career as Director of Operations for Firstars Nashville, Anastasia launched Keith Urban into now superstardom and worked with Sting, Peter Frampton, John Berry and Junior Brown. Later, as VP of A&R for Ark 21, she produced Waylon Jennings' "Closing In On The Fire" and Leon Russell's "Legend In My Time" with guest artists including Sheryl Crow, Mark Knopfler, and Willie Nelson. Having made a name for herself in the Nashville music industry, Brown moved on to serve as music supervisor for projects including the 2003 Emmy Award winning and Golden Globe nominated mini-series "Taken," produced by Steven Spielberg and Leslie Bohem and, Miramax's "Daltry Calhoun," produced Quentin Tarantino and starring Johnny Knoxville, Juliette Lewis, and Elizabeth Banks.

With the 2008 publication of her book Make Me A Star: Industry Insiders Reveal How to Make It in Music, Brown shares her insights on developing a successful plan for making it in the music business. "From creating a memorable first impression to planning a winning strategy for sustained success, every step of the process is addressed. Behind the scenes stories of what worked (and what didn't) from such performers as Keith Urban, Reba McIntire, Carrie Underwood and many more show the human side of the journey" (www.nelsonministryservices.com).

For more information on Anastasia Brown, visit www.myspace.com/anastasiabrown.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 01:13 PM on September 16, 2008 | Permalink

Congratulations to the acts below for being selected to move on to Live Auditions for the Christian Showcase. Thanks to all who auditioned. We hope to see everyone at the show on October 18t at 7pm in the Curb Event Center.

Hana Wishy
Rachele Lynae
The North Gate
Blake Belford
Joshua Eric Wright
Stephen Whitfield

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 01:12 PM on September 16, 2008 | Permalink

Audition packets for the Urban/Pop showcase on November 8th, 2008 will be available next week on the Forum website (http://forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz). If you are interested in auditioning, start getting your materials ready! Packets can be turned into the CEMB Student Information Room (Massey 213) no later than Friday October 10th, 2008, at 4:00pm (NO EXCEPTIONS). If you have any questions, contact Jessica Wardwell at wardwellj@pop.belmont.edu.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 01:11 PM on September 16, 2008 | Permalink

PRODUCER NEEDED FOR ASCAP WRITERS' NIGHT SERIES

Are you interested in putting together the ASCAP Writers' Night Series? Then you need to download the Producer Application on the Forum website (http://forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz)! Responsibilities include communicating with songwriters, coordinating industry professionals for judging, promotion and marketing of the series, etc. This is a big commitment, so only apply if you have about 5 hours a week to spare. Applications are due by 4pm on Friday, September 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu.

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ASCAP WRITERS' NIGHT SERIES APPLICATION

Applications are now available for the Fall 2008 ASCAP Writers' Night Series. Please go to the Forum website
(http://forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz) to download the application.
Applications are due by 4pm on Friday, September 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu.

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We are excited to announce the 4000 credit online checking system at www.curbcollege.info. We are making final upgrades to the system now. You should be able to check your credits and registration on Friday.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:45 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

Service Corps is extending its volunteer opportunities of Next Big Nashville to all Curb College students. Next Big Nashville is a 4 day concert series that has over 250 bands performing at over 20 venues. NBN's goal is to showcase that Nashville can offer more than just a "country" experience. Bands in the hip hop, rock, and indie genres are coming from all over the country to play for 25,000 people. The shift times are listed below and by working Next Big Nashville through Service Corps you will be a given a pass to attend any show throughout the series. Please email president@belmontservicecorps.org with your Name/email/Shift if you would like to work the event.

Shifts:
Thursday 7 pm - 1 am
Friday 7 pm - 1 am
Saturday 7 pm - 1 am

Also, there is an amazing opportunity for students to get HALF PRICED Next BIG Nashville VIP Badges. By using the discount code UNSTNBN08 on the website, VIP Badges are just $50 rather than $100. The badge will grant access to all portions of Next BIG Nashville including the daytime conference, all of the showcases, and special VIP only receptions and parties. The full schedule can be found at website, www.nextbignashville.net or at http://nbn08.sched.org/.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:44 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

Sept. 20 6:30-4 pm
1st day of build in the new Timberwood neighborhood in Northeast Nashville Join the SOLID organization and other Music Row businesses for this worthy cause. It's a great opportunity to network with industry execs as well as help a family in need. Community Service convo credit available if needed. Only 20 students may sign up, so if you are interested, email Sarah Lewis at cembintern@mail.belmont.edu by 4pm on Friday, September 12th.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:44 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

The first annual alumni showcase, "Coming Home for a Cause" is raising awareness for Shaohannah's Hope, an adoption assistance organization founded by Steven Curtis Chapman. Show Hope has identified one Chinese orphan, John, who needs $1200 for a cleft palette surgery. Help us help John by dropping your spare change in one of the black buckets all over campus. Donations will also be collected at the show on September 20th at 7pm in the Curb Event Center. The show will feature performances by alumni performers KingBilly, Abby and the Manly Band, Sam and Ruby, and Andy Davis.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:43 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

Registration for Service Corps is ending on Friday, September 12th. If you have not signed up, please do so by going to www.belmontservicecorps.org and select register. There are only a limited amount of membership slots available. If you still need to pay the $20 yearly dues, please bring cash or check (made out to Belmont University) to Fidelity 102A.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:42 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, September 10th
6:00 pm
Massey Performing Arts Center

Join the Curb College as we help Big Yellow Dog Music celebrate their 10th Anniversary! Each of their seven writers will perform, including Karyn Rochelle, Mindy Smith, Pat McLaughlin, Sarah Siskind, Josh Kear, Zane Williams and Shawn Camp. Belmont student songwriter Kelly Paige will also perform along with other VERY special guests. Don't miss this great opportunity to see some of Nashville's biggest hit writers!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:41 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

If you have 48 hours earned or less, please call Carolyn Burress in the Advising Center (460-6615) to schedule an advising appt. with your faculty ASAP!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 05:41 PM on September 08, 2008 | Permalink

Audition Packets for the 2008 Christian Showcase are now available. All packets must be submitted by 6pm on Friday, September 12th in the CEMB Student Information Room (Massey 213). Late packets will NOT be accepted. For questions, please contact Chris Rouse at chris@chrisrouse.us or Carlin Lawroski at lawroskic@pop.belmont.edu.

The Christian Showcase will take place on October 18th at 7pm in the Curb Event Center.

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Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:20 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

Ever wonder what all goes into a full-scale live concert? Have you dreamt of constructing a 50-ft. lighting rig or assist in wiring a professional audio system for thousands of people to be in amazement of? Then you've found your match! The Showcase Series Production Staff is a unique opportunity to get a first-hand look at what it takes to make huge concerts happen, as well as be a part of the magic of putting it together. Whether you're interested in artist wrangling, greenroom managing, or just helping backstage, the Production Staff has a spot for you. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, contact Stephen Mathew at 214-316-3303 or shoot him an email at: smathew34@yahoo.com.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:19 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

Join us for a Belmont East, Belmont West, and London information session on September 17th @ 10:00am in Massey room 100!

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:18 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

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September 20 @ 7pm Curb Event Center

The showcase will feature alumni acts KingBilly, Sam & Ruby, Abby and the Manly Band, and Andy Davis as well as feature Steven Curtis Chapman's foundation, Shaohannah's Hope. This week, the student production team for Coming Home for a Cause will distribute buckets across campus to allow the Belmont community to participate and contribute to the Change For Orphans campaign. Specifically, Shaohannah's Hope has identified an orphan in China, John, who needs surgery for a cleft lip. Belmont's donations will go directly towards John's surgery. At the showcase, on September 20th, we are hoping to announce that we raised enough funds for John's surgery. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Jamie Stamey at stameyj@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:17 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

Do you have the next hit song? The submission deadline for the International Songwriting Competition is October 15th. ISC offers a total of 20 categories, including: Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Latin Music, Instrumental, Gospel/Christian, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. For more information on the competition and submission guidelines, go to www.songwritingcompetition.com.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:16 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

With Next BIG Nashville's 3rd Annual Music Festival and Conference just around the corner, the full line-up of daytime panels and conference activities has officially been announced. Sponsored by The Recording Academy and EMMA Email Marketing, the panels take place at the Musicians' Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame on September 11th and 12th. Following the NBN 08 Music Conference theme "21st Century DIY," the featured topics are aimed at the issues facing the changing nature of the music business and increasing opportunities for independent artists and business owners. Panels, VIP Parties and Conference activities are open to all VIP Badge holders and participating artists. Enter discount code: UNSTNBN08.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:15 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

September 5th @ 10:00am
Massey Performing Arts Center
Come hear about CEMB student organizations, important deadlines, and updates! Bring your BUID to receive 4000 seminar credit.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 08:14 AM on September 03, 2008 | Permalink

Show: The Next GAC Star – Six finalists are competing in a fan voted “American Idol” style music contest.
Show Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Audience Arrival: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Show Time: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM But could run longer.

If you are interested in being an audience member, email us (we prefer email) at moorecasting@comcast.net with your full name, contact phone numbers, a current photo and age. If you are a fan of one of the contestants, please specify who. We have been asked to pull ages, 18 and up. We need full names, a current photo, 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. The location will be sent to you in the confirmation letter. 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). The Audience will be standing.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO STAY THE FULL LENGTH OF THE TAPING.
If you know of anyone that would like to attend, please pass this on.

Posted by Suzanne Clement at 10:31 AM on September 02, 2008 | Permalink