2011 New Artist Winner Ms. Hope Boyd

RSMC New Artist Showcase

The Regional Singers & Musicians Conference (SMC) Showcase is a great opportunity for unsigned artists to gain exposure and receive feedback from a panel of industry experts who will share their expertise and give helpful feedback. We are currently accepting submissions from New Artist who would like to be considered for this year’s Showcase.  The overall winner will receive $500.00 from the conference and expenses and travel.  Spaces are limited, so please send your submissions for the New Artist Showcase early.  Registration is $60.00 for soloist, $75.00 for Duo/Group/Choirs…. Each person in the group will have to register $40.00 individual.

JUDGING CRITERIA

New Artist Showcase Judging Form

RSMC 2012 – New Artist Showcase On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following characteristics:

STAGE PRESENCE Entrance                     ____

Appearance                ____

Confidence                    ____

CONTENT Lyrics                          ____

Use of Dynamics          ____

GENERAL MUSICIANSHIP Style                            ____

Execution                    ____

Overall Performance____

Total Score              __________

*5 Points will be taken off going over 4 minutes What needs improvement? What is exceptional?

General Comments:

There will be a pre-screening done of your talent prior to the new artist showcase. 1. You can either email an mp3.  2.  You can mail a CD/DVD.  3.  You can participate in the pre-screening on Thursday. You will be notified by new artist showcase committee if you are selected to participate on Friday’s new artist showcase. You will have 3 minutes to showcase your talent. Registering for New Artist Showcase does not mean automatic entry into Friday’s new artist showcase.  IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE NEW ARTIST SHOWCASE YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS ALL DAY SATURDAY IN ORDER TO WIN. 

Individual and Soloist   $60.00

Duo/Group/Choir $75.00