The Eugene Peace Choir Songwriting Contest

If peace ... only had the music and pageantry of war, there'd be no wars.
Sophie Kerr

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Seeking songs about peace * in response to the current world situation * to inspire movement

Cash Awards: 1^st place: $250.00, 2^nd place: $100.00, 3d place: $50.00, and recognition

The Eugene Peace Choir, based in Eugene, Oregon, is secular and ranges in age and experience.

Evolving from an intermediate base, the Choir equally values musicality, message, and friendship.

By creating and sharing songs, based on community singing and our values, we catalyze change.

The Choir encourages diverse, accessible music styles, at times humorous, serious, healing or political.

To Enter your original song(s), fill out this application and follow the rules printed below:

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ______________________________State______ Zip __________

Phone: (______) ____________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

Song Title: _________________________________________________

I have included(please check): ____Tape/CD, ____ Digital file,

_____ Copy of the printed score with the text, and

_____ SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)

Entry fee is $5. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Earthday, April 22nd, 2006.

Mail your entry to: EPC Songwriting Contest, 1785 W. 14th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Rules:

Each entry must consist of all of the following: * A completed and signed entry form (or photocopy). All signatures must be original; * CD(s) or audio cassette(s), each containing one song only, five (5) minutes or less in length; * Complete score in open voicing; * Lyric sheet typed or printed legibly; please include English translation if applicable; * Digital file (midi file or other format, compatible with Sibelius); * SASE (with sufficient stamps for notification * Signature below, after reading all rules carefully.

2. Each song submitted must be contestant’s original work and contemporary, scored for multi-part vocals. Contemporary means songs created or adapted within the last few years with a 21^st century, global perspective. Songs may not exceed five (5) minutes in length. No song previously recorded and released through major national distribution in any country will be eligible. Entries may have multiple co-writers and be listed on the application by attaching an additional sheet. EPC is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.

3. First Prize Winner will receive $250.00 in cash. Second Prize Winner will receive $100.00 in cash. Third Prize Winner will receive $50.00 in cash. Not all prizes may be awarded each year, depending on quality of entries received. Recognition occurs at the first performance of the winning entries, by local press release and website. Additional benefits are possible, but not guaranteed. Prizes will be awarded jointly to all authors of any song; division of prizes is the responsibility of the winners. Terms are void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

4. The contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters. Employees and contractors of EPC are not eligible.

5. Winners will be chosen by judges, selected by the Director, Assistant Director, and members of EPC. Songs will be judged based upon merits, not the quality of the submitted performance and production. Merits include artistry (melody, composition, lyrics) and message (inspiring, peaceful activism).

6. Winners will be notified by mail and must sign and return an affidavit of eligibility/recording rights/publicity release within 14 days of the notification date. The affidavit will state that the winner’s song is original work, she or he holds all rights to the song, and EPC has the winner’s irrevocable permission to copy sing, record, and distribute up to 5000 copies this song over an unlimited duration. Failure to sign and return such affidavit within 14 days or provision of false or inaccurate information therein will result in immediate disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at the time of the award must be countersigned by the parent or legal guardian. Affidavits are subject to verification by EPC and its agents. Entry constitutes permission to use the winners’ names, likenesses, and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

I have read and understand the rules of the Eugene Peace Choir Songwriting Contest and I accept the terms and conditions of participation. (If the entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.)

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Signature Date

For further information, see the EPC website, , e-mail Kathleen at zhukov@worldnett.att.net or call the Director at (541) 344-8931