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Monday, August 11, 2008

Now listed on ProductionHUB.com under the following categories!

• Music Composition / Composers / Musicians in Kansas
• Music Composition / Composers / Musicians in Pittsburg, Kansas
• Writers Agents in Kansas
• Writers Agents in Pittsburg, Kansas

Monday, January 28, 2008

Check out our new Music For Beginning String Orchestra. We are excited about our new line-up and added collection of string orchestra music to our site with much more on the way. We are in the process of adding example pages and soundbytes for some of the pieces. We also have a complete listing of all our string orchestra music. New ones will be added soon.

These selections for beginning string orchestra have been carefully arranged so your beginning orchestra will have a full sound and every student can have a chance to play and be included in the performance, concert, or recital. Most arrangements have parts 1, 1A, 2, 2A , open string parts and additional harmony parts for advanced beginners plus an easy piano accompaniment that can easily be ad-libbed. for the advanced piano player. You can mix parts for any number of students and instruments or combination that you have. Each string orchestra selection sounds great as a small ensemble or a large group. These extraordinary and unique string orchetra selections cover many genre - classical, folk, popular, symphonic, original, and old classics.

You can view our complete catalog here. Keep checking back for our additional string orchestra music. We will also have quotes and tips from various well-known music authorities. Be looking for their features coming soon.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

TIPS FOR PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR PROMO PACK

So… you have performed locally, moved on to a regional market and now you’re headed for the big time. To make sure you put your best foot forward, you will need to present you and/or your band or act in a professional manner. The last thing you want to do is think this part of your presentation is not important.

Whether you are sending your packet to get a small or large gig, you need to be present yourself in a professional manner. Also, make sure that as your information changes, that you update your promo packet accordingly.

You will need your promo or promotional packet to be professional and concise in terms of look, style, and facts. The people looking at this won’t know you so it is your job to make them see you as the performer you are and not to toss your packet in the back room with all the others.

Your promo pack will be used for booking a show, looking for a record deal, a publishing deal, a management deal as well as a music lawyer, radio play and possibly television deals.

The first thing is to make sure you have a nice looking folder to put everything in. Include your logo and a picture or artwork of the performers.

You will need the artist’s bio, band bio, a photo of said artist and/or band or act. The photo should be a professionally taken headshot, 8 x 10 and black and white only. Just tell your photographer you need a picture for your promo packet and they will know what you need.

Next, include a list of all your experience – your performances, any press releases or articles that would tell or show what you do.

Include a demo cd or 3-4 or your very best songs, the song list, and a lyric sheet for each song. On the lyric sheet, center the entire words. An example would be to have your title in bold, all caps with the lyrics centered in regular type. A very important thing to remember is to include your copyright information and date at the end of your lyrics at the bottom on the lyric sheet.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

FEATURED COMPOSER

Welcome to our new product listing of concert band, jazz band, brass quintet, and all band selections by Dean Smith, Mid America Air Force Band Arranger. You will find Dean's music suitable for festival, concerts, and concert tours for your bands and ensembles. Dean's arrangements and original songs are very exciting and there are many great opportunities to feature different instruments with solos and ad lib parts.

Dean continues to write and arrange for small and large ensembles, so we have band selections for everyone. Samples and sound bytes will be available soon. The quality of Dean's band music is superb and we are glad to showcase him as our featured composer this month.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Register for the 2007 Songwriter's Seminar and Showcase!
Sept 28 and 29, 2007

BE ONE OF THE FIRST 25 SONGWRITERS TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A FREE ONE-ON-ONE CRITIQUE SESSION WITH TODD AND CASEY.
DON'T DELAY!

• 2007 Brochure
• 2007 Registration Form

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Monday, February 19, 2007

2007 Songwriter's Seminar and Showcase!
Sept 28 and 29, 2007
with Todd Cerney and Casey Kelly.

Check back soon for details!

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Happy New Year

Our Workshop was great! See our testimonials for more information.

Talk to you again soon,

Janice Malan

Thursday, August 3, 2006
Overstreet Enterprises
Tommy Overstreet Music & Productions
Post Office Box 236, Hillsboro, Oregon   97123 - 0236
tommyoverstreet@comcast.net

To all aspiring Songwriters and singers

Please join us Saturday, September 16, 2006 in Pittsburg, Kansas for the 1st Annual Songwriter’s Workshop. I believe each of you who attend will gain a considerable amount of knowledge and expertise. Further I believe at the conclusion of the Workshop you will know whether this is truly the course you wish to travel.

I will share my experience and “know how” to this gathering along with other, qualified individuals and would like to personally invite you to “COME ALONG”…I know you will find it rewarding.

Musically yours,

Tommy Overstreet

Thursday, July 13, 2006
Craig Hull, Director
Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(620) 231-1212

For Immediate Release

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Center Creek Records and Publishing is presenting the Southeast Kansas Songwriters Workshop and Showcase featuring Tommy Overstreet on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 at Parrot Bey in Pittsburg, Kansas.

This first-time event will be an opportunity for songwriters and aspiring musicians to get an opportunity to spend the day with Tommy Overstreet, a country and gospel songwriter and performer known for writing and performing seven, No. 1 hit singles including “Gwen (Congratulations)”, “You Were A Lady” and “Send Me No Roses”, will combine with Rod Phelps and Terry Haraleroad to conduct the workshop and showcase.

The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 at Parrot Bey, 408 Locust, Pittsburg, Kan., and will run through 6 p.m. Lunch will be provided at Old Republic Tavern and Eatery. Following a dinner break, a showcase featuring workshop participants and local songwriters and musicians will began at 7 p.m. Featured in the showcase will be Tommy Overstreet and special guests.

Following the conclusion of the showcase at 10 p.m., an open microphone for workshop participants and anyone with original music interesting in performing will be allowed to perform.

Rod Phelps, a Nashville music attorney known for discovering county music legend Garth Brooks and sensation Chris Cagle, will be working with workshop participants. Terry Haraleroad, a music and film producer from Nashville, will also be working with workshop participants.

Registration fee for the workshop is $85 before Aug. 16. The fee will increase to $100 after Aug. 16. Songwriters and musicians interested in participating can register online at www.centercreek.com, or by phone at 1-877-849-9015.

Tickets to the showcase will go on sale Aug .16 for $10 at Kutz’s Music, Pittsburg, Kan., and Prairie Flowers in Girard, Kan. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $12.

For more information, contact Janice Malan at (877) 849-9015, (620) 249-0609, or janicemalan@hotmail.com.