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Trowbridge Symposium 2003
 
   


   

Symposium Programme 2003
Union Station Hotel, Nashville Tennessee


TV filming by Nashville On Stage - all three days.

Due to time considerations, showcases are 12 minutes each. Prepare 3 - 4 songs per showcase. Overtime showcases are 5 minutes each. If you are chosen as a finalist, you will perform one song Sunday morning.

Individual vocal coaching and personal career counseling in groups. Choose a group time in the morning or evening for more personal attention.

Finalist and trophy segments filmed and televised at the director's discretion.
[This is the final version. Showcase at your allotted time. Schedules subject to change only at Symposium's decision.]


    SHOWCASING TIPS:
  1. State your name and category. ("Hi, I'm Katy and I'm a pop/ac singer" or "My name is John Doe, from Toledo, and I write country music.")


  2. Time your songs with a stopwatch or second hand before choosing your showcase selections. You will be cut off at your showcase end if you're still singing or playing.


Friday Aug 01
[8:00 - 10:30a - Exhibit & sound setup]

11:00n Event Commencement - "Louisville + Nashville" Ballroom, 1'st floor
        Check in and registration
11:30a Refreshments and Reception - Orientation George McClure, CEO
        Announcement - Judging, Trophies, and Prizes TJ Houston

Overtime Showcases
12:00n Chris Davis - COMEDY
12:05p Chris Davis - COMEDY
12:10p Susan Hardy - Talent - Gospel
12:15p Susan Hardy - Talent - Gospel
12:20p Jill Keene - Talent - Pop/AC/Rock
12:25p Jill Keene - Talent - Pop/AC/Rock
12:30p Eric Thomas - Writer - Gospel/R&B
12:35p Toma Hardy - Talent - Country
12:40p Rayanna - Talent - Pop/AltRock
12:45p Rayanna - Writer - Pop/AltRock
12:50p Peggy Lynn Johnson - Writer - Gospel/R&B
12:55p Peggy Lynn Johnson - Writer - Gospel/R&B

1:00 - 1:45p SEMINAR: "What A Publicist Does For You" McCain & Company

1:45p JT Deuce - Talent - R&B/HipHop
1:58p Sherry Broce - Talent - Country
2:10p Missy Lester - Talent - Country

2:20 - 2:50p Workshop - "Recording The Right Demo For You" Best Built

2:50p Cheryle Correa - Writer - Country
3:03p MD Taylor - Writer - R&B/Gospel/HipHop
3:15p Michael Higgins - Writer - Country/Alt

3:30 - 4:15p Vocal Coaching Stephen Nix | Career Counseling TBA

4:05p Rocky - Talent - Country
4:15p Nancy Johnson Thomas - Writer - Country
4:27p Nancy Johnson Thomas - Writer - Country

4:30 - 5:30p TERRY BROWN - Hit Songwriter speaks and critiques songs

5:30p KC Cronin - Writer and Talent - CountryRock
5:42p Mimi Roy - Talent - Gospel
5:55p Ann Boyter - Talent - AC/Alt
6:07p Dale Oakley - Talent - Country/Americana

6:15 - 7:00p Vocal Coaching Stephen Nix | Career Counseling TBA

7:00p Aprille Davis - Talent - Pop/AC
7:12p Aprille Davis - Talent - Country
7:25p Jonathan G - Talent - Country

7:45 - 8:45p SEMINAR: "The Management - Label - Producer Team"

8:45p *SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE* "Best Song" 2002 Trophy winnter and Grammy-nominated Song of the Year "They're All Angels Now" Fred Prue [Non-competing showcase]
8:57p Christina Cantalini - Talent - Country/Alt
9:10p Samantha Nicole - Talent - Country
9:22p Heidi Rasmussen - Talent - Pop/AC

9:30 - 10:00p Workshop - "Your Press / Publicity Kit"

10:00p Lori Morton - Talent - Country/Americana
10:12p Amy Swift - Talent - Country
10:25p Mark Robinson - Talent - Country/Gospel

10:30 - 11:15p Career Counseling TBA | Vocal Coaching Stephen Nix

11:15p Cydney Rooks - Talent - Pop/AltRock/AC
11:28p Cydney Rooks - Writer - Pop/AltRock/AC
Overtime Showcases
11:45p Mary Richardson - Talent - Gospel
11:50p Chrissy Stahl - Talent - Country
11:55p Mary Richardson - Writer - Gospel
* NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC AFTER 12:00 MN*


Saturday Aug 02

8:00 - 9:00a Breakfast Montfort Rm.

9:00 - 10:00a Vocal Coaching Ray Barnette(L+N Ballroom)

10:00 - 12:00n JASON BLUME - Hit Writer Discussion & Song Critiques

12:00n - 1:00p Luncheon Montfort Rm.

12:30p Jonathan G - Talent - Pop/AC
12:42p Christina Cantalini - Writer - Country/Alt
12:55p Darby Donn Goodspeed - Talent - Country

1:07p ANNOUNCEMENT - Judging, Trophies, and Prizes TJ Houston

1:15 - 2:00p Workshop - "Copyrights" Robin Ruddy/BestBuilt

1:40p Band setup (Hall)
1:55p Dennie Hall - Talent - Country
2:07p Dennie Hall - Talent - Country

2:15 - 3:15p Vocal Coaching Ray Barnette | Career Counseling Location L+N Ballroom
(TBA 3:15 - 4:15p Vocal Coaching Ray Barnette Location Montfort)

3:05p Band setup (Scott)
3:15p Paul Scott - Talent - Country
3:27p Ann Boyter - Writer - Country/Americana
3:40p Cassie Means - Talent - Country
3:52p Samantha Hope - Talent - Country

4:00 - 4:30p Workshop - "Royalties and PRO's" McClure & Trowbridge Publishing

4:30p Kim Wolff - Talent - Country
4:42p Deirdre Hughes - Talent - Country

5:00p Ashley Skrzypek - STUDENT - Talent - Country/Amer
5:12p Carly Baskin - STUDENT - Talent - Pop/AC
5:25p Ashley Skrzypek - STUDENT - Talent - Gospel
5:37p Ashley Mitchell - STUDENT - Talent - Country

5:50p ANNOUNCEMENT - Judging, Trophies, and Prizes TJ Houston

5:50p Band setup (HangFu)
6:00p Elysia HangFu - STUDENT - Talent - Pop/AltRock
6:13p Elysia HangFu - STUDENT - Writer - Pop/AltRock

6:25p RAFFLE DRAWING: Grand Ole Opry Raffle - WIN 2 TICKETS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT OPRY!

6:30 - 7:30p SYMPOSIUM: "Succeeding In This Business Of Music" - everyone is invited - Banquet guests take table seats - [Terry Brown, G. McClure, Phil Lister, R. Cotton] - Location Majors Room, Lobby level (3'rd fl)

7:30 - 8:30p BANQUET DINNER - (pre-registered guests only) - Majors Room, Lobby level (3'rd fl)

8:30 - 9:30p SEMINAR: "Record Labels and the Recording Artist" RowPro Records [L+N Ballroom]

9:15p Choir setup (Guiding Light)
9:30p The Guiding Light Choir w/Jeff Jerkins
9:45p Eileen Carey - Talent - Pop/AC

9:55 - 10:25p Career Counseling TBA | Vocal Coaching Stephen Nix

10:15p Band setup (Ivers)
10:25p Billy J Ivers - Talent - Roots Bluegrass
10:37p Christin Mustard - Talent - Country
10:50p Michael Higgins - Talent - Country/Alt
11:03p Skye Moore - Talent - Country

11:15 - 11:40p TBA - Workshop - Career Counseling | Vocal Coaching - TBA (Showcases following, be prepared to stage at 11:00pm)

11:40p Cassie Means - Talent - Country
Overtime Showcases
11:50p Michelle Cruthis - Talent - Country
11:55p Julia Housman - Writer - Country
* NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC AFTER 12:00 MN*


Sunday Aug 03

8:00 - 9:00a Breakfast Montfort Rm.

9:00 - 10:00a "Oh Come and Sing" Gospel singing workshop and prayer hour Rev. Jeff Jerkins

10:00 - 10:45a Workshop "Being Effective in Your Stage Performances" Rev. Jeff Jerkins

10:50a ANNOUNCEMENT - Finalists list
11:00a FINALIST PLAY-OFF - With TV filming

12:00n - 1:00p Luncheon Montfort Rm.

~ 1:30p Awards Presentation
~ 2:00p Trophy Winners perform - With TV filming
~ 3:00p or 4:00p Closing ceremonies - Group Amazing Grace


Monday Aug 04

"MIX-DOWN MONDAY" in Nashville Tennessee. Free tour of studios, a label and publisher, and buy your own lunch at a Nashville hot spot. TBA/TBD.

SoundWave Studio

  Parlor Productions
ARTIST CAREERS INC
   
   

Thanks to Symposium sponsors and exhibitors, industry representatives, staff and donors and volunteers and interns. Thanks to GOD - our time is ephemeral. Music, the universal language, binds us together, and singing lets us all experience music together. Finally, and most importantly, "thank you" to every participant in this year's Trowbridge Symposium - Nashville Star Search[tm].


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