The Relief Society Music Category is sponsored by the Eccles Music Fund.
Submissions will be reviewed for artistic merit, usefulness for home or church,
general appeal, ease of performance, originality, quality of text, and
compatibility of music to text. Non-English submissions are welcomed. Awards
of Distinction ($200), Awards of Merit ($100), and special recognitions may
be given. Award money will be divided equally among the authors, composers,
and any co-contributors.
Rules:
- Submissions may be made by Latter-day Saint women age 18 and older.
- Each submission should include (a) a clear copy of text and music
together, in neat handwriting or computer manuscript form, on 8 ½-by-11-inch
sheet of paper, one side only; (b) a copy of the text only (if applicable) on
8 ½ -
by 11-inch paper, one side only; and (c) a signed statement (see rule 5;
if two people collaborate, both should sign the required statement). Please
do not send tapes.
- Please send a copy of the original. The copy will not be returned.
- Names must not appear on the submission.
- Please write the following statement on an 8 ½-by-11-inch sheet of
paper: "The work
submitted, titled __________, is my original work, is owned by me, and conforms
to the submission rules." Sign the statement and type or print your name,
address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
- Prior to award announcements, ownership rights should not be transferred.
Acceptance of an award grants the Church nonexclusive, perpetual license for
unlimited use. Submissions are subject to editorial changes.
- Address material to Church Music Submission, 20th Floor, 50 East North
Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-6070. If you want to verify our receipt
of your submission, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard.
- You may submit only one item annually in the Relief Society
Music Category. Write "Relief Society Category" in parentheses beneath the
title of your entry.
- You must not use the services of an arranger.
- Songs should reflect gospel ideals and should be suitable for use by Relief
Society choirs (unison, two parts, or three parts).
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