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San Rafael

Welcome!

Here you will find up to date information about what's going on in the WCS San Rafael Chapter.  It's easy to find who to contact, where to go and when it's all happening!  If you need to reach us, please CLICK HERE to email Robert Crane the San Rafael Manager

Songwriter's Competition at the Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901. Sign up at 7:15pm.  Event begins at 7:30pm.  Grand piano available.  Great sound system.

No current studio sponsor at this time

Please make sure that you membership is current.  Non-members are ineligible to win.   RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP

Notes from Your Chapter Manager: June 25, 2012

The Chapter Playoffs are right around the corner!  Don't forget, put it on your calendar now...JULY 10th at 7PM.  Come out and cheer on all the San Rafael Chapter winners this year...and give a boost to the winner who goes off to represent our chapter at the FINALS in Berkeley!

Songwriter's Competitions:

  • Competitions run from October - August
  • The PLAYOFFS are held in late August
  • Playoff Winner has the opportunity to perform at the WCS Grand Finals held in late August 
  • Grand Final Winner has the opportunity to perform at the WCS Annual Music Conference (2nd weekend of September) in front of a house full of industry leaders, friends and family.
  • SIGN-UP: 7:15pm– 7;30pm.
  • $8.00 door fee
  • Non-Members may only sign up if there is room after all members have signed up (Please note: Non Members are inelligible to win prizes)
  • Sponsored by: Noisy Planet

Song Screenings

  • Song Screenings NOT held in San Rafael at this time, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.
  • Songs are played in the order submitted
  • $5 cover charge
  • Non-members welcome, but only WCS members may submit songs.  However, should you wish to join at the door, you will be able to participate the same evening.
  • Submit one song per person on CD with a typed lyric sheet showing member's name/address/phone attached to the back with a rubber band.
  • Deadline for CD submission is the sign-up closing time.
  • All songs are played in the room, with the music industry guest critiquing each song so that everyone can hear the song and his/her comments.
  • If interested, the guest will pick up the song for further consideration.
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Song Screenings are open to WCS Members Only

CD Mail-In Service

  • If you are unable to attend the song screening, you may mail in one song for that month's screening series - but it must be received before the 15th of that month.
  • CD's will not be returned
  • You will receive a Publisher's Response Form giving you written feedback regarding your song.
  • Please include a $5 check and a SASE
  • On the outside of the envelope, write the name of the guest screener
  • Mail your CD and Lyric Sheet (One Song Only) plus your $5 fee (Please, no cash) to WCS, 1724 Laurel Street, Suite #120, San Carlos, CA 94070

Works in Progress NOT held in San Rafel, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.

Hosted by experienced songwriters, Works in Progress is an opportunity to receive constructive criticism on your finished or unfinished song.  Open only to WCS Members: FREE   However, join at the door and you can participate the same evening.

Social Mixers, Seminars, Workshops for all members to enjoy...

WCS offers a number of social mixers throughout the year.  Come and join the fun, chat with friends, meet new friends and network in a very relaxed and enjoyable space.  We truly encourage our members to collaborate, support and build community spirit!

Come join us at the next All Chapter Event!

This Month's Winners

Location

The Belrose Theater
1415 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
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