CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Dr. Judith C. McAllister, Minister of Music/President Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, IYC Coordinator Elder Michael Hunt, Assistant IYC Coordinator SONG APPLICANT SUBMISSION FORM International Youth Choir AIM 2018 I. Applicant s Personal Information NAME MAILING ADDRESS E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER(S) II. Applicant s Affiliation Local Church Pastor Local Minister of Music Jurisdiction Jurisdictional Bishop Jurisdictional Minister of Music/President NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER(S): Cell #: Home #: E-MAIL ADDRESS: III. Applican t s Song Submission(s) SONG #1 SONG #2 (if included) Title: Tempo: Key: Title: Tempo: Key:
IV. Signed Statement of Clarity My signature below attests to all of the following (A-G): A. The information entered in Sections I, II and III is true and correct. B. I understand that a non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be required for all original material presented. Applicant may submit one additional song written by same composer for $25. C. I understand that completed entries must be submitted no later than May 11, 2018 D. I understand that, if selected, the IMD reserves the right to adjust or arrange my musical piece, as they deem necessary. E. I understand that, if selected, the IMD reserves the right to utilize its staff of musicians and soloist as they deem necessary. F. I understand I will be notified of the determination by May 31, 2018 G. All payments must be submitted through the www.cogic.org/imd website Signature of Applicant Date (Print) (Sign) To be submitted on or before May 11, 2018
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Dr. Judith C. McAllister, Minister of Music/President Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, IYC Coordinator Elder Michael Hunt, Assistant IYC Coordinator SONG OFFERING SUBMISSION GUIDELINES International Youth Choir AIM 2018 Affectionately known as the IYC, The International Youth Choir, a part of the International Music Department, is one of the greatest musical aggregations of young people from across the world. The goal of the International Youth Choir is to help young people expand and grow, both musically and spiritually. The IYC seeks to give opportunity for talented and musically gifted young people to display their varying giftings in rehearsals and worship services.. The rendering of their gifts lifts the hearts of tens of thousands of congregants and creates an atmosphere conducive for worship. Our desire is to see young talent in ministry and excellence, transferring their learning and impartation from the IYC to their local churches and music departments, lifting up the name of Jesus. With that in mind, we seek to give opportunity to and expose songwriters and invite writers to submit songs for this IYC project that will glorify god and minister to God s people. Songwriters are welcome and encouraged to submit their compositions for ministry at the 2018 AIM Convention. All submissions must comply with the following Guidelines: A. Song / Writer / Applicant Requirements: Lyrics must be theologically and biblically sound, and communicate the truths of God, not repetitious (words or phrases that repeat with no variation) Song should inspire spontaneous, spiritual expressions of hope and joy Song must be centered on and focused toward God s approval, not man s entertainment Song must strive to meet the needs of a diverse body of worshippers Song harmony and/or unison parts must be clear and concise Song must be copyrighted (scan of copyright certificate must accompany this application) IMD Writer / Applicant must complete the IMD Song Offering Application B. Submissions must: Be uploaded on the www.cogic.org/imd website Include a downloadable music file which contains instrumentation, leads and vocal parts Include a lyric sheet Include a completed Song Offering Application form Include scanned copy of copyright certificate Include a NON-REFUNDABLE FEE of $75.00. *Songwriter may submit one additional original song accompanied with a $25 fee (must be same composer) Comply to Entry Deadline: on or before May 11, 2018 For further questions, please contact: cogiciycproject@gmail.com FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF MATERIAL. Initials_