New York, NY(Top40 Charts/ Bobbi Marcus PR & Events) The 2011 ASCAP Foundation Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop is now accepting submissions. Geared toward advanced songwriters, the Workshop will take place at ASCAP's Los Angeles office beginning in October for a series of eight sessions. Exact dates will be announced closer to the submission deadline.
Re-named in 1995 to honor ASCAP's late Board member and industry pioneer Lester Sill, the Workshop will feature prominent guests from various facets of the music business. ASCAP executives Brendan Okrent and Etan Rosenbloom will oversee the series, which is designed to enrich participants' knowledge of the industry, help them establish contacts and confidence, and expand their collaborative partnerships. Past guests have included Sir George Martin, Don Was, Rick Nowels, Glen Ballard, Greg Wells, Jackson Browne, Linda Perry, Billy Steinberg, John Shanks, Kara DioGuardi, Michelle Shocked, Ben Harper, Jonatha Brooke, Matthew Wilder and numerous others.
Songwriters interested in applying are required to submit the following:
1) Two recent, original songs that represent your songwriting ability. These must be in a digital format readable by iTunes (MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF). Please limit the file sizes to ten megabytes per song. CDs and other physical media will not be accepted.
2) Lyric for the two songs (MS Word or PDF format)
3) A brief resume or bio (MS Word or PDF format)
4) A brief written explanation as to why you would like to participate in the Workshop (MS Word or PDF format)
5) E-mail and telephone number
6) A link to a website where we can hear more of your music
Please submit all materials to [email protected].
All entries must be received no later than Friday, August 26th, 2011.
Accepted applicants will be notified in late September, and all other applicants will be notified of their status shortly thereafter. Please do not contact the ASCAP offices inquiring about your acceptance status. Only a limited number of applicants can be selected as participants.
The Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop is part of an ongoing series of workshops sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation. Workshops are free of charge and open to everyone, regardless of performing rights affiliation. Other ASCAP Foundation workshops cover R&B, film & television scoring, jazz, country, gospel, musical theatre and symphony and concert music.
About The ASCAP Foundation:
Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States. www.ascapfoundation.org
