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============= Current Newsletter (Members Only) ============= TO JOIN CSA Request a membership application package by mail OR You may print out the application form online and mail it back to us ============= Community Outreach through LUNCH
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CSA EVENTS CALENDAR The general public is welcome to attend any CSA event and to join the Association! If you need additional information or directions, e-mail us. Success comes from opportunity, and opportunity comes from involvement -- We have been helping writers and artists achieve their goals since 1979 ! Get Involved in CSA!This calendar provides a wealth of opportunities to be part of a creative community of songwriters and artists. The secret to achieving your goals in music is being INVOLVED! That means attending meetings and concerts and volunteering to help out, where you will learn from others, network with others, and make yourself known to others. The single biggest factor in achieving success is BEING THERE and becoming a FAMILIAR FACE ! Support these CSA events -- an investment in CSA is an investment in yourself ! Besides the events below, check out these other great opportunities:
=============================================== CSA 2007-08 CALENDAR========================================================= ============================================================ MAY 2008 Events =============
Friday May 17 -- CSA COLLABORATION WORKSHOP -- 1pm - 5pm -- Mystic Chamber of Commerce Conference RoomYour host, Bill Pere has been involved in conducting this type of event nationally, and some very successful songs have emerged this process. What does it take for successful collaboration ? Do some actual writing with others. Connect with folks who have skills which complement yours. Overcome those blocks that prevent you from getting going on good song ideas. Some great songs have come from group writing sessions. Learn some great song development techniques. Learn about the business considerations of collaborations -- who owns what ? What are the responsibilities and rights of each partner ? You'll actually get to co-write with other collaborators. A great opportunity to form a
working collaborative partnership. Snacks and Beverages provided. Directions Mapquest DIRECTIONS to Mystic Chamber of Commerce: I-95 North to Exit 89 (Allyn Street). Right off the Exit onto Allyn St for about 2 miles until you come to the intersection with Route 1 (traffic light). Turn left onto Rt 1.You'll be heading downhill and will shortly come to a 5-way intersection. Immediately on your left is Union Baptist Church and just ahead on the left is Mystic Pizza. Go straight into downtown Mystic. At the end of Mystic's main street, cross the drawbridge and at the flagpole, make a left onto Holmes Street. After some white storefronts is a red brick building. This is #14 Holmes St. To park, go right onto Church St and there is a parking lot behind the building To enter, facing the rear of the building, use the door to the far right. The conference room is down the hall to the right. ============================= FRIDAY, May 09 MAJOR CSA EVENT ! Don't Miss This one ! Friday, May 09 7:30pm -- One of Connecticut's top venues -- The SHUBERT THEATER in New Haven. CSA presents the The ORIGINAL HARRY CHAPIN BAND(platinum recording artist Steve Chapin, with Big John Wallace and Howard Fields) joining with CSA's Bill Pere, Kay Pere, Larry Batter, Scott Sivakoff, and Amanda Sullivan and the LUNCH Ensemble for an evening of Chapin Music. Also, guest appearance by participants in the Voices For Hope contest which CSA helped sponsor last year. Concert to benefit programs to combat hunger and homelessness.
Friday May 09, 7:30pm at the SHUBERT THEATER in New HAVEN -- See CSA Community Outreach in Action with some of the true legends of the music business -- the original Harry Chapin Band, in concert with CSA and the LUNCH Ensemble TICKETS available now thru the Shubert Box Office. Mention code CSA and receive a special discount Come SUPPORT CSA COMMUNITY OUTREACH! ============================ June 2008 EventsTuesday, June 17 -- CSA Regular Meeting 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA. An Encore Session of "The Complete Package" with special guest, the originator of the "whole package" critique session, Noel Ramos. Learn the Secrets of Effective Promotion with professional graphic designer Noel Ramos, who is also the Executive Director of the national Independent Music Conferences in Philadelphia, LA, and West Virgina. Noel is the publisher of Intermixx Magazine, and he runs IndieGate, an online CD and digital distribution network. One of the most valuable and well attended sessions at the IMC conferences is the DisCourse session, where whole CDs and press kits are critiqued. Learn what makes a good press kit, what makes a good logo, what makes a good CD cover,etc. What do DJs look for ? What do magazine reviewers look for ? What do prospective bookers want to see and hear ? Come present your Complete Package and find out. If you don't have a fully packaged CD or press kit, thyis is a great opportunity to throw together a mock-up and get some valuable input from an industry pro. PLUS an in-depth look at the Indie and mainstream music markets. Free to members, $5 to non-members (applicable toward dues if you join within 30 days) For more information e-mail info@ctsongs.com Directions Mapquest
======== PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY Sunday, June 22 1pm
to 5pm -- CSA Summer Picnic and Showcase. J.B.
Williams Park, Glastonbury. Bring food for the grill, a dish to share, and a
non-alcoholic beverage. Performance slots all day Rain or Shine. Sound system
provided. To sign up for a performance slot, contact Bill
Pere. or
Don Donegan. Meet new folks
and old friends, and enjoy the day in the company of creative people. From New London/Norwich: Rt 2 West to Exit 8 in Glastonbury (Hebron Ave). Right off the ramp, then immediate right again at the light onto Hebron Ave. Go 2 miles and turn right onto Wickham Rd. Go to end of Wickham and turn left at the T-intersection onto Neipsic Rd. The park is 1 block on the left. From New Haven : I-91 North to Exit 25. Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From Hartford area: I-91 South to Exit 25 (Glastonbury) Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From I-84 East or West: Take Rt 2 and Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left Check Mapquest for details and to verify your best route Mapquest =================== August 2008 EventsPERFORMING OPPORTUNITY Sunday, August 24 1pm
to 5pm -- CSA Summer Picnic and Showcase. J.B.
Williams Park, Glastonbury. Bring food for the grill, a dish to share, and a
non-alcoholic beverage. Performance slots all day Rain or Shine. Sound system
provided. To sign up for a performance slot, contact Bill
Pere. or
Don Donegan. Meet new folks
and old friends, and enjoy the day in the company of creative people. From New London/Norwich: Rt 2 West to Exit 8 in Glastonbury (Hebron Ave). Right off the ramp, then immediate right again at the light onto Hebron Ave. Go 2 miles and turn right onto Wickham Rd. Go to end of Wickham and turn left at the T-intersection onto Neipsic Rd. The park is 1 block on the left. From New Haven : I-91 North to Exit 25. Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From Hartford area: I-91 South to Exit 25 (Glastonbury) Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From I-84 East or West: Take Rt 2 and Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left Check Mapquest for details and to verify your best route Mapquest =============== AUGUST 13-17 Philadelphia, PA: The 6th annual Independent Music Conference. Visit www.imc2008.com =================== September 2008 EventsCSA Regular Meeting -- Tuesday September 16, 2007 7:15pm, Glastonbury YMCA --Free to members, $5 to non-members (applicable toward dues if you join within 30 days) 7:15pm For more information e-mail info @ ctsongs . com Directions Mapquest ================== October 2008 EventsCSA FALL PRO WORKSHOP Tuesday October 14, 7:15pm Registration - $10 for CSA members. Songs will be critiqued in the order that registration is received. Space is limited - register early.  Paul began playing at the age of
19, inspired by Jazz Fusion artists Pat Metheny and Weather Report
of which bassist Jaco Pastorius, single handedly inspired Paul and
many others to pick up the bass. Working diligently on his new found
love, his long hours of practice paid off, as he spent ten years as
a working musician, gigging across the country and playing every
kind of music possible. Fortune smiled upon him in 1989, when a
chance meeting with AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams
turned into a friendship and a recommendation for Paul to audition
for their friends Bad Company. Paul got the gig, and through the
early 90’s toured the world with Bad Company, playing in front of
millions of people. For Paul, it was a dream come true: “It was the
most fun I ever had until now,” he remembers, “To get to the point
where I was playing in front of 20,000 people every night…it was
incredible.”
DIRECTIONS to Mystic Chamber of Commerce: I-95 North to Exit 89 (Allyn Street). Right off the Exit onto Allyn St for about 2 miles until you come to the intersection with Route 1 (traffic light). Turn left onto Rt 1.You'll be heading downhill and will shortly come to a 5-way intersection. Immediately on your left is Union Baptist Church and just ahead on the left is Mystic Pizza. Go straight into downtown Mystic. At the end of Mystic's main street, cross the drawbridge and at the flagpole, make a left onto Holmes Street. After some white storefronts is a red brick building. This is #14 Holmes St. To park, go right onto Church St and there is a parking lot behind the building To enter, facing the rear of the building, use the door to the far right. The conference room is down the hall to the right. =================== November 2008 Events Tuesday, NOVEMBER 04
Wesleyan University Campus ,
Middletown (right of Rt 66) =================== Saturday, November 15 Dunbar United Church of Christ Click the flyer below for details
================================================= Tuesday DECEMBER 2 Glastonbury YMCA - 7:15pm Annual CSA Holiday Songshare event
================================================== PREVIOUS 2008 EVENTS
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2008 Events Tax workshop meeting
Monday MARCH 3 (see below for regular March 18 meeting). Mystic Chamber of
Commerce Back by popular request -- The Axe-Man and the Tax-Man: A Tax and Recordkeeping Workshop for Songwriters and Performing artists. DIRECTIONS to Mystic Chamber of Commerce: I-95 North to Exit 89 (Allyn Street). Right off the Exit onto Allyn St for about 2 miles until you come to the intersection with Route 1 (traffic light). Turn left onto Rt 1.You'll be heading downhill and will shortly come to a 5-way intersection. Immediately on your left is Union Baptist Church and just ahead on the left is Mystic Pizza. Go straight into downtown Mystic. At the end of Mystic's main street, cross the drawbridge and at the flagpole, make a left onto Holmes Street. After some white storefronts is a red brick building. This is #14 Holmes St. To park, go right onto Church St and there is a parking lot behind the building To enter, facing the rear of the building, use the door to the far right. The conference room is down the hall to the right. *************** MARCH 2008 EventsTues day March 18, 2008 -- CSA Regular Meeting -- 7:15pm, Glastonbury YMCA --VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED VOCAL COACH, KAY PERE Kay has given vocal workshops across the U.S., which have been attended by many well known professionals (Jen Chapin, Marci Geller, Cassie Ventura ) and students who have gone on to professional stage careers. Kay's students are among the highest scorers in adjudicated performances and auditions. Learn some simple techniques which can make a huge difference in the way you sound and the way you feel when singing. Learn how to control and protect your primary instrument --your voice ! Free to members, $5 to non-members (applicable toward dues if you join within 30 days) 7:15pm For more information e-mail info @ ctsongs . com Directions Mapquest =========================================== SPECIAL: An Additional Opportunity to Get Caught up on The Facts and Myths of the Music Business in Today's Digital and Indie World. NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE MUSIC
BUSINESS : FACTS AND MYTHS -
A 3-session course offered by Bill Pere through the Westerly Adult
Education program. Mondays, March 17, 24, 31
7pm-9pm To register:
http://wcee.westerlyps.org. *************************************** APRIL 2008 Events April 19 - 20,
2008 THE CSA SPRING PRO WORKSHOP with one of the all-time greats PAT PATTISON from the world-class Berklee College of Music
DIRECTIONS to Mystic Chamber of Commerce (14 Holmes St) I-95 North to Exit 89 (Allyn Street). Right off the Exit onto Allyn St for about 2 miles until you come to the intersection with Route 1 (traffic light). Turn left onto Rt 1. You'll be heading downhill and will shortly come to a 5-way intersection. Immediately on your left is Union Baptist Church and just ahead on the left is Mystic Pizza. Go straight into downtown Mystic. At the end of Mystic's main street, cross the drawbridge and at the flagpole, make a left onto Holmes Street. After some white storefronts is a red brick building. This is #14 Holmes St. To park, go right onto Church St and there is a parking lot behind the building To enter, facing the rear of the building, use the door to the far right. The conference room is down the hall to the right.
REGISTRATION - Limited to the first 20 participants.
Critiques at the Saturday workshop will be done in the order that registration is received. Send Check or Money Order payable to CSA, PO Box 511, Mystic CT 06355. Space is limited -- Register early.
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