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Guidelines for Performing Artists

GUIDELINES: (RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED).

CRS Competition for Performing Artists:

CRS is pleased to announce its National Competition for Performing Artists. The Award of first prize will consist of a commercially distributed new compact disc recording grant, featuring the performance of several composers' works. The winner will be eligible for public exposure through articles in prestigious publications, reviews and appearances. The second and third prize winners will receive honorable mention toward future recordings with CRS and honorary life membership to Contemporary Record Society for distinguished participation. Application fee is $50.00 for each tape/composition submitted, together with name, address, category/composition(s). All applicants accepted by CRS committee must send acceptance letter and submit a final date of work(s) to be recorded upon the approval of CRS. In the event a jointly approved date is not accomplished in sixty days of acceptance, applicants will forfeit all rights to recording with CRS. Accepted applicant/ensemble, will contribute all artistic service to this recording for the above benefits. Each annual competition is limited to the first 300 applicants FEES BEYOND THIS LIMIT WILL BE RETURNED.
 
Each annual competition is limited to the first 300 applicants FEES BEYOND THIS LIMIT WILL BE RETURNED.

1. There are no age restrictions. All inquiries within the United States and abroad must submit a self addressed stamped envelope for the application forms. (A postal voucher is submitted by the applicants' mailing district for return credit outside the U.S.A.)

2. Each applicant may submit one performance tape copy of varied length for each application submitted.

3. Each applicant may submit a performance of composers involving any period of music.

4. CRS members are equally eligible. All applicants under age 19 must submit signatures of legal consent from parent or guardian.

5. A self-addressed envelope is required for those who wish to have their material returned. ( Please add $5.00 for postage/handling).

6. CRS is not responsible for lost or damaged material.

7. Applicants may involve any number of instrumentalists or voices.

8. The application deadline is (March 30- post marked).
PERFORMING ARTIST APPLICATION FORM: (additional contributions_____________)

Name_________________________ Address________________________________

City/State/Zipcode ______________________________, _______, ______________

Category_________________, Telephone/Fax/E-mail ___________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE________________________________________________

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