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Contest

HMDSS is holding its second song writing contest -- HMDSS Young Songwriters 2008.

Kids in the Gallatin Valley are invited to enter their original pieces, be it jazz, classical, celtic, light opera, heavy metal, pop, folk, all styles are welcome. Winners will be invited to record their compositions with professional musicians in a professional studio, the CD will be released for purchase as a compilation CD.

Contest deadline is May 19th.

Click Here to Download the Contest Entry Form

Mission:

To bring professional studio recording experience to aspiring young songwriters in the Gallatin Valley.

Educational Goals:

  • Students will learn organizational and communication skills by preparing their entries in audio and written form
  • Winners will learn organizational and communication skills by preparing their arrangement and and pre-production ideas
  • While recording with professional musicians, students will learn ways of communication through music
  • While recording with professional musicians, students will learn the importance of an accurate and energetic performance
  • Through recording, students will reflect upon their sound and abilities, paving a path for their musical future

HMDSS Goals:

  • HMDSS will facilitate relationships with many private and public school music teachers and students in the Gallatin Valley
  • HMDSS will produce a compilation CD featuring the songwriting talent of young musicians in the Gallatin Valley
  • HMDSS will have a compilation CD to raise awareness of the concrete possibilities of its mission(s) and to sell as a fund raising device
  • HMDSS will forge and maintain relationships with local recording studios and professional musicians in the community
Click Here to Download the Contest Entry Form