2013 Saddleback Songwriting Contest

Contest Guidelines and Rules

Sponsored by Saddleback’s Popular Music Program

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 28^th, 2013

Eligibility Requirements:

• The contest is open to Saddleback College students. Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units, hold a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, and possess an ASB stamp.
• There is no age limit.

Song Requirements:

• The song may be from any “popular music” genre, including but not limited to, reggae, gospel, R&B, modern country, pop, hip hop, folk, neo- soul heavy metal, emo, Mexican rock, etc.
• The song must have lyrics.

Contest Rules:

• By entering the contest, the applicant agrees that the song submission is their original work (both lyrics and melody).
• Submissions may only have one writer.
• Applicants may submit multiple songs, however each should be submitted with a separate application, CD and entrance fee.

Selection of Winners:

• The contest winner will be selected by a panel of Saddleback music faculty members.
• The winning applicant will be awarded a $300 scholarship.
• Remember that the judges will be judging the best song, not the best performance or recording quality.

Entry Materials:

Please turn in the following application materials to the Fine Arts Division Office (FA 124) by March 28^th, 2013. Materials will not be returned.

• Audio CD (only one song per CD)
  • NOTE: Please do not put your name on your CD. Label your CD with the last four digits of your student ID number.
• $10 entrance fee. Payment may either be made by check (payable to “Saddleback Popular Music”) or by cash.
• Songwriting Contest Application.

NOTE: Applicants may submit multiple songs, however each should be submitted with a separate application, CD and entrance fee

Please direct any questions to Ariel Alexander: AAlexander@Saddleback.edu

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