GMA IMMERSE 2014 Program Book

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Welcome to IMMERSE\\2014

Welcome to Immerse! I know many of you had to press through obstacles to get here; but you made it and God has something important for you. We have done our best to create an atmosphere that will allow you to stretch beyond your norm and experience creativity in a new and fresh way.

We have designed Immerse to speak into the lives of Christian/Gospel music’s future leaders.

This is an opportunity to create not conform.

You will be challenged to articulate your calling and you will be pushed toward your unique creative identity. Learning first requires imitation but our future leaders must move on in order to be creative innovator.

I encourage you to get to know your fellow registrants and be open to share who you are and cheer each other on throughout the week. Be fearless and take advantage of the networking opportunities; ask lots of questions in the classes and embrace the diverse styles you will encounter.

The GMA Staff and I are here to serve you.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this a rich experience for you. I look forward to meeting each one of you.

Blessings, Jackie Patillo Executive Director & President, Gospel Music Association Proverbs 29:25 (MSG) - The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.

Psalm 34:4 (MSG) - God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.

A little over fifteen years ago, something significant happened in my life. I attended this very conference. (Back then, it was located in Colorado). My life was blurry, confusing and I needed to hear a word from God. I knew God wanted me to be part of Christian music, but really didn’t know what to do, how to do it or even where to go. I’ll never forget sitting through hours and hours of classes taking an entire notebook full of words of wisdom from so many godly men and women. God was speaking to me at a volume I could never have imagined.

As you attend IMMERSE this week, note that there are three types of people here: 1 - Those who have a mountaintop experience - These folks take lots of notes. They look back later down the road and say attending the conference was a good experience. You listened, learned and will go back home with no earth-shattering change. Most of you will fall into this category.

2 - Those who have a memorial experience Unfortunately there are many of you who will realize the music business isn’t for you. You may walk away from this conference and quit because you came to the realization this business isn’t for you, thus a memorial in your life starts here. While the truth may hurt, it also sets us free and enables us to find our real Kingdom gifts.

3 - Those who begin a movement - A small number of you may experience the birth of a Kingdom focused ministry this week. We are praying this week that God begins a MOVEMENT in your heart for His glory !

Chris Erlanson President, 168 Management Chairman, IMMERSE Task Force

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What will God do with you this week? What has he started? Come find me and share!

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Table of Contents 2

Welcome Letter

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GMA Staff & Volunteers

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Sponsor Thank You’s

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Campus Map

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IMMERSE Schedule

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Artists, Speakers, & Panelists

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Event Info

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Special Thanks

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Glossary

keyS tO the heart Of wOrShiP Beautiful music enriches our lives,

contemporary worship, small or large

opening our hearts and soothing

church settings - Steinway has a

our souls. Since 1853, Steinway has

piano designed to fit right with your

dedicated themselves to creating the

church. we invite you to sing his

finest pianos in the world that deliver

praises and let Steinway & Sons open

this beautiful music to us.

your heart with worship.

though there are many noble

for more information on Steinway’s

purposes among musical performance,

house of worship program,

the greatest form is worship. music

please contact Peter wagner

speaks to our hearts; Steinway

at pwagner@steinway.com or

unlocks them with the keys of

814-722-9635.

worship. from traditional to

One Steinway Place, lOng iSland city, ny 11105 • www.Steinway.cOm

LIVE in Nashville PLAY in a Band STUDY with renowned Faculty and Artists SHOWCASE songs and performances

for Christian Music Industry Representatives

INTERN in America’s most progressive Churches CERTIFICATION program completed in 2 years CAREER MINISTRY PLACEMENT assisted by professional ministry placement company

. . . all of this and many more experiences at the National Praise and Worship Institute

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Visit us at NPWI.com to learn more about us.

GMA Staff & Volunteers GMA Staff

Jackie Patillo Executive Director & President

Justin Fratt Director of Operations Alexandra Mohilowski Customer Care & Marketing Coordinator Wendy Stoneberger Customer Care Heather Peters Graphic Designer

Support Staff/Volunteers

Alan Rasmussen Key Volunteer April Manuel Intern Carson Helton Intern Gene Ezell Key Volunteer LaTaevia Berry Intern Nicole Butikofer Intern Ross Horstman Key Volunteer Todd Horst Key Volunteer IMMERSE Task Force

Chris Erlanson 168 Management/Chrmn. of IMMERSE Task Force

Chris Blaney GOA Inc. Cindy Wilt Colville Music Publishing Consultant

Craig Adams LifeWay Worship Dara Easterday 25 Artist Agency Jason Fowler Straight8Entertainment Jayme Thompson WellHouse Entertainment

Jennie Lee Riddle Songwriter John Lemonis Songwriter John J. Thompson

Capitol CMG Publishing

Lori Lenz-Heiselman

Biscuit Media Group

Renee Hardwick LifeWay Worship Sue C. Smith Songwriter Songwriters Showcase Committee Matt Ewald Capitol CMG Pub./ Chrmn. of Songwriters Showcase Comm.

Kelly Garner Big Dog Studios

Kerrie Hardwick

Essential Music Publishing

Simpleville Music Publishing

Centricity Music Publishing

Trevor Mathieson

Word Music Publishing

Board of Directors

Brandon Heath Charles Dorris

Artist/Songwriter

Charles Dorris & Associates

Chonda Pierce

Creative Management and Productions, Inc. Chris Erlanson 168 Management Chris Hauser Hauser Promotions

Clarke Beasley

National Quartet Convention, Inc.

Deborah Evans Price Freelance Journalist

Demetrus Alexander-Stewart CW Entertainment Ed Harper The Harper Agency Ed Leonard Daywind Music Group Eric Eitel Media Shout

Greg Bays Capitol CMG Distribution Howard Rachinski CCLI Ian Eskelin Songwriter James Ackerman Spinnaker Media Fund, LP

Joe Moscheo John T. Benson, III Triad II John Mullins SESAC Les Beasley The Florida Boys Leslie Roberts BMI Linda Klosterman TKO Marketing Lynn Morrow Adams and Reese LLP Mark Maxwell Entertainment Attorney Martin Smith David C. Cook Michael Martin ASCAP Michael Miller Salem Music Network Mike Harland LifeWay Worship Mitch Peyser Time Life Dr. Randy Lowry Lipscomb University Rod Riley Word Entertainment Scott Brickell BrickHouse Entertainment Scott Fehrenbacher Grand Canyon University

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Leslie Roberts BMI Mark Nicholas

Rick Shelton Daywind Music Publishing Stephen Duncan

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Sponsor Thank You’s

keyS tO the heart Of wOrShiP Beautiful music enriches our lives,

contemporary worship, small or large

opening our hearts and soothing

church settings - Steinway has a

our souls. Since 1853, Steinway has

piano designed to fit right with your

dedicated themselves to creating the

church. we invite you to sing his

finest pianos in the world that deliver

praises and let Steinway & Sons open

this beautiful music to us.

your heart with worship.

though there are many noble

for more information on Steinway’s

purposes among musical performance,

house of worship program,

the greatest form is worship. music

please contact Peter wagner

speaks to our hearts; Steinway

at pwagner@steinway.com or

unlocks them with the keys of

814-722-9635.

worship. from traditional to

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One Steinway Place, lOng iSland city, ny 11105 • www.Steinway.cOm

Campus Map Facilities Map

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Commerce St. Lobby & Security Desk

Sullivan Tower

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Draper Centennial Tower

E.C. Dargan Research Library

West Wing

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Schedule Sunday

Monday

4-7 pm:

8 am:

Registration - Plaza Lobby

Registration - Plaza Lobby

5-6:30 pm:

8:30 am:

Dinner - (on your own)

7-8 pm: Evening Worship Service Van Ness

Exhibit Opens

9-10 am: Opening Session/Keynote Speaker & Worship - Van Ness

Travis Cottrell, Worship Leader, LifeWay’s Living Proof Live Conferences

Speaker: Danny Gokey, BMG Recording Artist; Worship: People & Songs

8-8:30 pm:

10-10:20 am:

Introduce Small Group Captains & Create Groups - Van Ness

8:30-9:30 pm: Open Mic - Van Ness

Small Groups - Van Ness

10:30-11:30 am: ARTIST TRACK//Essentials: Exploding Past Your Vocal Limits - Van Ness Brett Manning, Singing Success

SONG TRACK//Preparing to be Critiqued - CL42EF

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John Lemonis, Songwriter Sue C Smith, Songwriter

11:30-12:45 pm: NETWORKING LUNCH: Publishers & Songwriters (Meal Plan Ticket Required) CL14-15

Schedule Monday 12:45-1:30 pm: reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship - CL42EF Jennie Lee Riddle, Songwriter Jayme Thompson, Wellhouse Entmt.

Jeff Mathena, Jeff Mathena Studios

1-2 pm: SONG TRACK//Ministry Without Permission: Using your songs and your songwriting to serve the world - Nashville Room Steve Siler, Songwriter Gina Boe, Songwriter Joel Lindsey, Songwriter Glenn Green, Songwriter Moderator: Sue Smith, Songwriter

1:30-6 pm: reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer: Male - CL42C reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer: Female - CL42A reVIEWyou//Vocalist: Male CL10 reVIEWyou//Vocalist: Female CL08

2:10-3:10 pm: ARTIST & SONG TRACK//How to Get Your Music on Television & in Films - Crowe Room

BIZ TRACK//What is your Blueprint? How to Build a Successful Music Career - CL13

Cliff Duren, Brentwood Baptist Church Hope Darst, The Belonging Chad Hill, Gateway Community Church Kirk Kirkland, Judson Baptist Church Jonathan Allen, Grace Chapel Moderator: Craig Adams, LifeWay Worship

Blaine Barcus, Provident Music Group Teresa Davis, The Paradigm Collective David Williams, Straight8Entertainment Demetrus Alexander-Stewart, Wellspring Entertainment Moderator: Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association

ARTIST TRACK//Where Are They Now?: A very personal look at the artist development process CL13

3-4 pm:

Stephen Leiweke, Producer LoveCollide, IMMERSE 2013 Artist Erskin Anavitarte, IMMERSE 2013 Artist

Artist Teaching Concert: Jonathan McReynolds Van Ness Jonathan McReynolds, Light Records Recording Artist

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WORSHIP TRACK//Songs the Church Sings: How to Plan for Your Worship Service - Crowe Room

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John J. Thompson, Capitol CMG Pub.

Schedule Monday

Tuesday

4-5 pm:

8 am:

SONG TRACK//Taking Your Talents Directly to Market! Nashville Room

Registration - Plaza Lobby

Sheree Spoltore, Global Songwriters Network

BIZ TRACK//The Invisible Band (presented by Band In Hand) Lee Bridges, MediaShout

5-6:30 pm: DINNER (on your own)

7-8 pm:

Speaker: Ed Stetzer, President, LifeWay Research Division; Worship: Austin Adamec, Provident Recording Artist

10:15-11 am: SONG TRACK//Essentials: The Fundamentals of Song Structure - Crowe Room Joel Lindsey, Songwriter

ARTIST TRACK//The Four Things You MUST Know If You’re Onstage - CL42EF

Jamie Grace, Gotee Records Recording Artist; Capital Kings, Gotee Records Recording Artist; Red Roots, Red Hen Records Recording Artist Hosted by Danielle Kimmey, Fan.si

Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions

IMMERSE Alumni Showcase Van Ness

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Keynote & Worship - Van Ness

Evening Concert: Jamie Grace, Capital Kings, Red Roots Van Ness

8-9 pm:

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9-10 am:

11:10-12 pm: SONG TRACK//Essentials: Writing for Different Genres Crowe Room Moderator: Holly Zabka, Essential Music Publishing Tony Wood, Songwriter Lee Black, Songwriter Roger Ryan, Songwriter/Producer

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9:45 AM

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Schedule Tuesday ARTIST TRACK//Essentials: How to Build an Award Winning Vocal Style - CL42EF

reVIEWyou//Vocalist - CL42C

Brett Manning, Singing Success

reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer CL42A

12:10 - 1:10 pm:

2:10-3:10 pm:

NETWORKING LUNCH: Demo Durby (Meal Plan Ticket Required) CL14-15

1-2 pm: SONG TRACK//The Benefits of Rewriting - CL10 Kenna West, Songwriter

BIZ TRACK//Connecting the Dots: Building Your Fanbase - CL08 Jonathan Mason, Andy Needham Band Tim Trudeau, Syntax Creative Jamie Jamgochian, Songwriter/Artist Moderator: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management

1-3 pm: Tom Jackson Productions One-on-Ones

1:20-6 pm: reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E

ARTIST TRACK//Redefining Success - Nashville Room John J. Thompson, Capital CMG Publishing

WORSHIP TRACK//Worship Leadership Essentials - CL13 Craig Adams, LifeWay Worship

SONG TRACK//Writing Effective Lyrics - Crowe Room Tony Wood, Songwriter

3:20-3:50 pm: Small Group Gathering Van Ness

4-5 pm: SONG TRACK//Writing for Worship - CL13

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Michael Farren, Songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle, Songwriter Stu G, Songwriter Moderator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

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Schedule Tuesday

Wednesday

4-5 pm:

8-10 am:

ARTIST TRACK//Making Merch Work for You - CL10

Registration - Plaza Lobby

Lisa Prisock, Company X Merchandise

9-10 am:

BIZ TRACK//Legal & Financial Issues in the Music Industry: How to Manage Your Music - CL08 Brian Smith, BriBiz Entertainment & Financial Management; EJ Gaines Waterford Law Group; Chris Vlahos, Riley Warnock & Jacobson; Moderator: Mark Maxwell

5-6:30 pm: DINNER (on your own)

7-8:30 pm: Evening Concert: BMI Songwriters Showcase - Van Ness

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Featuring: Michael Farren, Kenna West, Seth Mosely, Mia Fieldes, Francesca Battistelli, Matthew West, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan, Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Michael Tait, Don Poythress, Karen Peck, Matt Maher, Benji Cowart, Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Jason Roy, Jonathan Smith, Casey Brown, Mike Donehey

8:45-9:30 pm: IMMERSE Nights LIVE: Open Mic! - Van Ness

Keynote & Worship - Van Ness Speaker: Eddie Carswell, Newsong; Worship: Austin Adamec, Provident Recording Artist

10:15-11 am: BIZ TRACK//Essentials: Industry Leaders Unfiltered! - CL42EF Rod Riley, Word Ent.; Laurie Anderson, True Artist Mgmt.; Mitchell Solarek, Maximum Artist Grp.; Phil Thornton, eOne Ent.; Moderator: Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association

SONG TRACK//Essentials: Writing Melody - CL42AB Ian Eskelin, Songwriter/Producer

11:10-12 pm: BIZ TRACK//Essentials: Booking & Touring - Crowe Room Chris Blaney, GOA, Inc.; Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor; Moderator: Dara Easterday, 25 Live

ARTIST TRACK//Conquering the Small Stage - CL42EF Amy Wolter and Lang Bliss, Tom Jackson Productions

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Schedule Wednesday 12:10-1:10 pm:

BIZ TRACK//Making Social Media Work for You - CL10

NETWORKING LUNCH: Mgrs & Record Labels (Meal Plan Ticket Required) - CL14-15

Tim Gerst, HitShop Records; Danielle Kimmey - Fan.si; Moderator: Jason Fowler, Straight8Entertainment

1-2 pm:

ARTIST TRACK//Embracing Constructive Criticism - CL08

WORSHIP TRACK//The Ezra Generation - Nashville Room Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship

ARTIST TRACK//Unlock Your Brand: How to Represent Your Music Visually - CL10 Jan Cook, Jandy Works Ony Danchimah, Ony Beauty Allen Clark, Allen Clark Photography

SONG TRACK//Tapping into Your Creativity - CL08

Rick Elias, Contemporary Music Center Tom Willet; Moderator: John J. Thompson, Capitol CMG Publishing

3:20-3:50 pm: Small Group Gathering - Van Ness

4-5 pm: WORSHIP TRACK//The Ezra Generation (cont.) - Nashville Room Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship

Dave Clark, Lillenas Publishing Co.

1:20-6 pm: reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E reVIEWyou//Vocalist - CL42C reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer - CL42A

Sam Tinnez, Songwriter Moderator: Sue C. Smith

5-6:30 pm: DINNER (on your own)

7-8:30pm: reVIEWyou Finals LIVE! Van Ness

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SONG TRACK//Decoding the Co-Writing Process - CL13

Wayne Haun, Songwriter/Producer Jordan Mohilowski, The Afters; Percy Bady, Songwriter/Producer Moderator: Sue Smith, Songwriter

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2:10-3:10 pm:

SONG TRACK//The Production Process - Crowe Room

Artists, Speakers, & Panelists Allen Clark Allen Clark Photography Amy Wolter Tom Jackson Productions Ben Glover Songwriter Benji Cowart Songwriter Blaine Barcus Provident Music Group Brandon Hays Essential Music Publishing Brett Manning Singing Success Brian Smith BriBiz Entertainment & Financial Management

Capital Kings

Gotee Records Recording Artist Casey Brown Songwriter Chad Hill Gateway Community Church Chad Segura Meld Music Chris Blaney GOA, Inc. Chris Erlanson 168 Management Chris Vlahos Riley Warnock & Jacobson Cindy Morgan Songwriter Cliff Duren Brentwood Baptist Church Craig Adams LifeWay Worship Danielle Kimmey Fan.si Danny Gokey BMG Recording Artist Dara Easterday 25 Live Dave Clark Lillenas Publishing David Garcia Songwriter David Williams Straight8Entertainment

Demetrus Alexander-Stewart

Wellspring Entertainment Devon Devries Big Yellow Dog Music Don Poythress Songwriter Ed Cash Songwriter/Producer

Ed Stetzer

President, LifeWay Research Division Eddie Carswell Newsong

EJ Gaines

PathLight Music//Waterford Law Group Eric Copeland Creative Soul

Francesca Battistelli

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Word Records Recording Artist Gina Boe Songwriter

Glenn Green Songwriter Holly Zabka Essential Music Publishing Hope Darst The Belonging Ian Eskelin Songwriter/Producer

Jackie Patillo Jamie Grace

Gospel Music Association

Gotee Records Recording Artist

Jamie Jamgochian Songwriter/Artist Jan Cook Jandy Works Jason Fowler Straight8Entertainment Jason Roy Building 429 Jayme Thompson Wellhouse Entertainment Jeff Mathena Jeff Mathena Studios

Jennie Lee Riddle Songwriter Joel Lindsey Songwriter John J. Thompson

Capitol CMG Publishing John Lemonis Songwriter Jonathan Allen Grace Chapel Jonathan Mason Andy Needham Band

Jonathan McReynolds Light Records Recording Artist

Jonathan Smith Jordan Mohilowski

The Afters; Songwriter/Producer Karen Peck Karen Peck & New River Kelly Garner Big Dog Studios Kenna West Songwriter

Kerrie Hardwick

Essential Music Publishing Kirk Kirkland Judson Baptist Church Lang Bliss Tom Jackson Productions

Laurie Anderson

True Artist Management Lee Black Songwriter Lisa Prisock Company X Merchandise Mark Maxwell Entertainment Attorney Mark Nicholas Simpleville Music Matt Bronleewe Producer/Songwriter Matt Ewald Capitol CMG Publishing

Matt Maher

Provident Music Group Recording Artist

Matthew West

Sparrow Records Recording Artist

Mia Fieldes Songwriter Michael Farren Songwriter Mike Donehey 10th Avenue North

Mike Harland LifeWay Worship Mike Murray Integrity Music Publishing Mike Snider William Morris Endeavor Mitchell Solarek Maximum Artist Group Ony Danchimah Ony Beauty Percy Bady Songwriter/Producer Phil Thornton eOne Entertainment Red Roots Red Hen Records Recording Artist

Richie Fike Songwriter Rick Elias Contemporary Music Center Rick Shelton Daywind Music Publishing Rod Riley Word Entertainment Roger Ryan Songwriter/Producer Sam Tinnez Songwriter Scott Cash Songwriter Seth Mosely Songwriter

Sheree Spoltore

Global Songwriters Network

Stephen Leiweke Producer Steve Siler Songwriter Stu G Songwriter Sue C. Smith Songwriter Teresa Davis The Paradigm Collective Tim Gerst HitShop Records Tim Trudeau Syntax Creative Tom Willet Independent Music Professional Tony Wood Songwriter Travis Cottrell Worship Leader,

LifeWay’s Living Proof Live Conferences Travis Ryan Songwriter Trevor Mathieson Word Entertainment Wayne Haun Songwriter/Producer

Event Info When do I need to wear my name badge?

All day, everyday - your badge allows you to get into sessions, competitions and evening concerts.

Oops - I lost my name badge, what do I do?

Stop by the main customer service desk and the kind folks will replace your lost badge. Cost for replacement is $25.

How will I know if a class or speaker changes?

Change happens – so if a location or teacher gets revised, an announcement will be made during the morning general session.

I have a request and need to talk to a GMA rep – how do I find them?

The GMA staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Stop by the main customer service desk and they will do their best to touch base with a staff member.

I’d like to purchase additional tickets to the event concerts, how do I do that?

Tickets for open seats can be purchased at the customer service desk in the LifeWay plaza lobby.

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REMINDER: Standing in line is not normally pleasant. Please do not cut in or save positions for friends in concert or session lines. We appreciate your consideration of others.

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Special Thanks Judges & Mentors

Anthony Skinner Benji Cowart Brad Ross Brandon Colins Chad Carouthers Charity Gayle Chris Erlanson Craig Adams

David Gentiles Jayme Thompson Jeany Alexander Jennie Lee Riddle Jeff Mathema Luke Cyrus Magen Thurman Marcy Each

Mark Hosney Micah Tyler Mike Murray Randall Bayne Sean Carter Steven Duncan Travis Ryan

Platinum Members

Gold Members

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ABS Entertainment Silver Members

Supporting Members

Word Entertainment Lone Oak Entertainment Hadley Music Group Prince of Peace Productions Redeemed Records, Inc. Sunset Gallery Music Victory World Outreach Karen Hornsby Ministries, Inc. Double EdgeSword Recordss WBGR Online Radio X-tratainment, Inc. Forerunner Music Eturnal Entertainment, LLC

MediaComplete Hauser Promotions Pitchy Women Music Group Vocal Motion Six (VMSIX)

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IMMERSE\\2015 Registration Form An onsite-only special price of $79 is available only for IMMERSE 2014 attendees.

Register anytime during the event to lock in this rate!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: _________ Zip: ________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Date of Birth ___ / ___ / ___ PAYMENT INFORMATION _____ Pay in Full: $79 (includes $20 non-refundable deposit) _____ Payment Plan: Deposit $20; Remaining balance of of $59 will be due on Dec. 5. Payment must be made by credit or debit card. Not processed until June 26. __________ Total Paid

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Card Type: _________________________________________________ Credit Card Number: _______________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________ Security Code: _______________ Billing Address: ____________________________________________ Name on Card: ____________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________

Turn your completed form in to the GMA Customer Service booth in the lobby!

Glossary The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between “lightning” and a “lightning bug”. – Mark Twain A&R – Artist and Repertoire Job title at a record company. This person is responsible for signing new artists, developing artists already on their roster, and identifying songs the artists should record.

Administration Financial, copyright, and contractual work necessary in the life of a song.

AFTRA – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists A union for singers, actors, announcers, narrators, jingle performers, and sound-effect artists.

Artist Any singer, instrumentalist, or other performer who contributes to a recording.

ASCAP – The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers A nonprofit Performing Rights Organization (PRO) Assignment When a copyright is transferred from one publishing house to another Author The creator of a work. It can be artistic, literary, dramatic, or musical.

Blanket license A license issued by a performing rights society authorizing the public performance of all the songs in the society’s catalog.

BMI – Broadcast Music, Inc. A nonprofit performing rights organization (PRO) Compulsory mechanical license Allows anyone to record and distribute any previously commercially released song as long as the mechanical license rates established by law are paid to the copyright owner.

Cover A recording by an artist other than the one who originally recorded the song.

Cut A recording of a song that is commercially available to the public.

Demo A professional recording used to demonstrate a song to potentially interested publishers or artists. This is generally a better recording than a work tape and most often includes full production that resembles how a finished master would sound.

Exclusive publishing agreement A written contract allowing a music publisher to publish all works created by a songwriter during a specified period of time.

Folio A collection of songs GMA – The Gospel Music Association An association created for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of gospel music. Trade membership is available to those who earn a portion of their living by writing gospel music or working for a company involved in gospel music.

Associate membership is available to anyone who supports or is interested in this music.

Harry Fox Agency A provider of rights management and collector and distributor of mechanical license fees on behalf of music publishers License A legal authorization from the copyright holder allowing someone to use a song.

Master or master tape A finished, fully-produced, professional recording that is ready to be manufactured and distributed to the general public.

Mechanical license The license required when someone wants to record someone else’s song. It is granted by song

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Copyright The legal ownership of a song. This ownership gives the right to reproduce the work, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, to distribute copies of the work, to perform the work, and to display the copyrighted work. A writer may assign some or all of these rights to a music publisher to allow them to issue licenses and collect royalties on his/her behalf.

Copyright infringement When anyone uses all or part of a copyrighted work without authorization.

Copyright notice The copyright owner’s name, year of creation, and the copyright symbol (©) printed on a published work to give notice that a copyright (ownership) exists.

administration companies and publishers. Payment is due to the copyright holder, based on duplication numbers at the time the license is granted and at intervals thereafter.

Mechanical royalty The royalty payable to the publisher (owner of the copyright) for a mechanical license. Usually specified in the United States as so many cents per copy made (even if not sold).

NARAS - National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences An organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other recording professionals. NARAS is commonly known as The Recording Academy, often recognized for the GRAMMY awards PRO - Performing Rights Organization An organization that licenses songs for performances and collects royalties for those performances, such as radio, TV, and film. In the U.S., the three PROs are Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and Society of European Songwriters, Authors and Composers (SESAC).

Performance royalty Paid to writers, publishers, and artists when their songs are performed live in concert or broadcast on radio, TV, the internet or in a cinema. These royalties are collected and distributed on behalf of writers and publishers by PROs. Pitch To play a song for people who are seeking material (i.e. artists, producers, A&R reps, film and music directors, etc) in hopes of persuading them to record/use the song.

Producer The person who oversees the recording project and is responsible for the overall sound and artistic success of an album. A producer often chooses the songs an artist will record, decides on instrumentation and arrangements, and may work with many artists and record companies.

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Professional manager An employee in a publishing house who is responsible for placing the songs in his company’s catalog with artists. Also called a creative director or plugger.

Public domain A recording or composition that is free of copyright protection because the song’s term of copyright has expired. The song is available for use by anyone.

Publisher A person or company who acts as a song’s promoter and seeks to maximize the circulation of a song to the public through recordings, film, TV, print, the internet, etc. A song’s publisher exercises control of the copyright.

Record company or label The company that is responsible for funding, recording, manufacturing and promoting an artist’s album.

Royalty The income earned by a song and paid to the copyright owner(s). The three main types of royalties are mechanical, performance, and synchronization.

SESAC - Society of European Stage Authors and Composers It is the smallest of the three performing rights organizations.

Single song contract An agreement between a publisher and a songwriter for an individual song only.

Song plugger The person who actively pitches songs to A&R reps, producers, artists, managers, etc. in an attempt to get the song cut. Song pluggers who work for a publishing company pitch only the songs in the publisher’s catalog.

Independent song pluggers may represent several writers.

Staff writer A songwriter who, by contract, writes exclusively for one publisher.

Structure A formula or pattern within a song that listeners are comfortable with and can relate to. Example: Verse, Chorus, Verse Chorus, Bridge, Chorus Synchronization royalty Paid to writers and publishers when their songs are synchronized with visual media, such as TV, film, videos and commercials.

Unsolicited Material that is given or supplied without being requested.

Venue A place where live music is performed.

Work tape A rough demonstration recording of a song.

Courtesy of: Jayme Thompson | www.analyzemysong.com | www.worshipinitiative.com

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