Cave Ballad Salon
Exhibition of cave-related songs and music
ENTRIES - All entries must be sent to Roland Vinyard no later than June 11, 2023. There is an entry fee of $10.00 per entry, and all entries are considered donated to the NSS. Entries must be submitted on a CD marked with the name of the ballad and its Salon category. Digital entries will be accepted in standard formats.
CATEGORIES - There are two entry categories:
Traditional entry: new words written to an existing song,
We want to give credit where it is due. So for each entry, provide:
1) the names of the main and backup vocalists, instrumental musicians (and the instruments they played), computer/studio technician, and author(s) of both melody and lyrics
2) along with a copy of the words.
3) Discuss the source of the tune, date and location it was written, and any background comments you feel appropriate (preferably in electronic form, e.g., on disk or by email).
4) Please let us know which category you wish to enter and the title of your entry.
5) Include a self-portrait, preferably in digital form, though prints are fine.
RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
All entrants retain copyright and all moral and intellectual rights to their work. Credit will be included with all objects displayed. The NSS requests the following rights, which are optional. Indicate your agreement with any or all by marking the box(es) on the entry form.
JUDGING - Judging will occur prior to convention. Don't forget to follow the general instructions for all salon entries.
MORE INFORMATION - Contact Roland at balladsalon@caves.org or 518-673-3212.
CHAIR
Roland Vinyard
597 State highway 162
Sprakers, NY 12166
518-673-3212
balladsalon@caves.org
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