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Captured at Songwriters Circle 06.01
New York Songwriters Circle Now Accepting Submissions for Songwriting Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) is currently accepting submissions for the organization’s 2009 Songwriting Contest. While each entry’s lyrics must be in English, NYSC encourages composers from all over the world, who create original tunes in every genre—and every musical gray area in between—to enter. 2008 2nd-place winner Gillian Grassie, a harpist, singer and BMI songwriter based in Philadelphia, has nothing but praise for the contest, and marvels over…
From News, posted 10.07.09
New York Songwriters Circle Launches 2008 Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle is now accepting submissions from songwriters of all musical genres for its 2008 Songwriters Contest. Founded and directed by singer/songwriter Tina Shafer, The New York Songwriters Circle has been at the forefront of discovering top new songwriting talent for over 18 years. Writers who have appeared in the past include Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton,
From News, posted 5.16.08
Special Guest John Oates Strums at “Songwriters Circle”
BMI joined The New York Songwriters Circle on March 3 to present “Nashville Night,” with special guest John Oates at The Bitter End. Oates, along with a diverse line-up of songwriters including Kylie Sackley, Jeff Cohen and Hugh Prestwood, performed acoustic interpretations of their songs to a standing-room-only crowd. Shown are…
From News, posted 3.18.08
New York Songwriters Circle 2007 Contest Underway
The New York Songwriters Circle, home to such artists and writers as Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb, Jesse Harris and many more, is now accepting submissions for its 2007 Songwriting Contest. Vanessa Carlton Lisa Loeb Jesse Harris Founded and directed by singer/songwriter Tina Shafer, The New…
From News, posted 7.31.07
USA Songwriting Contest Winners
BMI executives were on hand in the New York office to congratulate several BMI songwriters who were winners of the recent USA Songwriting Competition, the world's leading international songwriting competition. Shown are (l-r): Sylvia Tossun (Jazz/Pop/World Finalist); BMI's J.W. Johnson, Samantha Cox and Brooke Primont; Andrew Kerr (Comedy/Novelty Finalist); Tina Shafer (Country Finalist); Steve Tannen (Overall…
From News, posted 1.24.02
Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis
In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…
From News, posted 9.26.01
BMI Gathers Songwriters for Red Cross Benefit Show
more BMI Songwriter Julie Gold, her humanitarian hit "From a Distance." BMI Songwriters join together for an encore.
From News, posted 9.20.01
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