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.