WHO WE ARE....
WHAT WE DO
The Connecticut Songwriters Association is an educational non-profit
organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original music,
combining arts, education and community outreach since 1979.
Almost 2,000 songwriters, musicians and vocalists from 15
states and 5 countries have joined CSA since it was founded in 1979.
We have grown to become one of the oldest,
most active, and best known
songwriters associations in the US. CSA sponsors monthly programs, with
nationally known guest speakers, song critique sessions, and interactive
workshops.
We rotate meeting locations around the
State, including: Glastonbury, Danbury, Bridgeport, Mystic, etc. The Association produces songwriter showcases,
benefit concerts, and a series of
compilation recordings.
Our newsletter,
Connecticut Songsmith, has been published monthly by
Bill Pere since 1980.
As well as songwriters, our members consist of lyricists,
composers, vocalists, producers, musicians, publishers, & recording artists.
We actively encourage and facilitate collaboration.
CSA has been featured in the internationally distributed
Songwriters Market Book, as well as in media articles and magazines throughout the
State. Sheila Davis' classic book "Successful Lyric Writing",
includes a case study of CSA as a highly successful regional
organization. In partnership with community outreach organizations
like LUNCH, we have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for
fighting poverty and for providing essential human services
WE TEACH THE ART OF SUCCESS
SUCCESS COMES FROM OPPORTUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITY
COMES FROM INVOLVEMENT. BE INVOLVED!
(more about what we
do)
Why Join CSA ?
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CSA President and
Executive Director:
Bill Pere
CSA Founder:
Don
Donegan
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Members of
=>Songsalive
=>RISA
=>IndieGrrl
are always welcome guests at CSA meetings.
You set your goals, and we'll help you achieve songwriting that gets
results you set for yourself.
Production, performance and promotion techniques to keep you moving
forward.
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-- Interested in Joining CSA ?
-- To join Online or by Mail, Click
here
-- Submit a song our
Compilation CD
here
Contact us.
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CSA WORKSHOP
July 7 ,
2009
7:15pm
Wesleyan University, Middletown
Tuesday July 8, 7:15pm, Wesleyan
University, Middletown
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RADIO: How to Get Airplay in this Corporate and Digital Age
Tuesday, July 7, 7:15pm at Wesleyan University,
Middletown. CSA is pleased to have as our special guest radio
veteran Franco Carofano. Like the rest of the music industry, radio
has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, and continues to
evolve rapidly, with satellite and Internet radio creating more
opportunities even as corporate takeovers of local radio has blocked
the old traditional paths of airplay.
How do you effectively get airplay in this new day
and age ? Franco has been a broadcaster for over 30 years. starting
his career at the legendary WAVZ in New Haven, where he interned
under some of the biggest and brightest names in the industry. He
worked with and learned from such talents as Willie B.Goode. Curtis
W.Hansen, Rick Everett Gary Wall, and many more. During his 21 years
at WQGN in New London Franco served as music director, general
manager, and host of the popular morning show. Franco is now
launching his own Internet radio station. How does the Indie
songwriter and artist tap into this new media outlet? Come and
learn, and maybe get your song chosen for Internat airplay.
This program is $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Critique Session to follow.
Bring multiple copies of typed lyric sheets.
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PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY
Sunday, August 30 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.
More...
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CSA DAY OF
PRAISE
COLLABORATIVE CONCERT
The next CSA Day of Praise Collaborative
Concert will be October 3, 2009 in Marlboro.
Contact Bill Pere now to secure your place in the show!
SLOTS ARE LIMITED - REGISTER BEFORE THE END OF
JULY!
The Nov 15 2008 DAY OF PRAISE Collaboration
Concert was a great success, raising over $1700, with 10 CSA artists
getting a standing ovation from a large appreciative audience.
The next Day of Praise Collaborative Concert is set for October 3,
2009, in Marlboro.
CSA SHOWS THAT COLLABORATION WORKS !
CSA's Day
of Praise events
are
educational and uplifting collaborative concerts
combining the talents of many great CSA artists
for a memorable performance. These benefit shows have raised
thousands of dollars for charitable agencies.
We will be producing
more of this type of genre-specific event in
the time ahead, encompassing folk, bluegrass country rock, and
other styles We are always open to helping folks produce events in
any style
of music. If you would like to be an event or showcase coordinator please
contact us!
It only happens if YOU make it happen !
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CSA COMPILATION CD #18!
Released December 28, 2008!
CSA's 18th Release: Just Some Old-Fashioned Love Songs.
A collection of love songs in a variety of styles, looking at love
from its many different perspectives.
( details here )
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CSA COMPILATION CD #17!
Released July 4, 2008!
CSA's 17th Release -- An
American
Sampler
A Great Collection of Americana, Nostalgia, and Patriotic Songs
including several moving tributes to the events of 9/11. This is a
quality collection of exciting original music!
( details here )
TRACK LIST and ORDERING
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CSA SUCCESS !
700 people were on their feet for this incredibly successful event to benefit
Liberty Community Services for the homeless in New Haven, bringing together CSA
artists, the Steve Chapin Band, and the LUNCH Ensemble.
LUNCH presented a $1,000 donation for World Hunger Year to Steve and
Jonathan Chapin
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The
CSA collaborative concerts presenting the music of the
compilation CDs were great successes!
They are a fine example of talented artists
coming together to lend their skills to each other's songs and
delivering a great concert
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
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A Look Back at CSA's 25th Anniversary
Songwriting Conference
(click here for Concert PHOTOs ! )
(click here for Conference Feedback ! )
(
click here for a full review ! )
(click here for
press articles)
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