February 19, 2011
To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
http://jazzpromoservices.com/
February 17, 2011— The next Chamber Music America First Tuesdays workshop features music journalists Nate Chinen and Steve Smith offering a candid view of how the music press operates—and how artists and presenters can attract print-media attention for concerts and CD releases. The free First Tuesdays series, focusing on practical issues critical to the working ensemble-music professional, is produced in partnership with St. Peter’s Church and the Midtown Arts Common.
Workshop Title: Meet the Music Press
Speakers: Music journalists Nate Chinen and Steve Smith When: Tuesday, March 1; 3:00–5:00 p.m. Where: Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th St., New York City Cost: The workshop is free to registrants
RSVP: Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve, contact Caitlin Murphy, program assistant, CMA, cmurphy@chamber-music.org <http://68.167.87.146/exchange/MLioi/Inbox/combo%20PJ%20RFP.EML/PR%2011FAJE-PJ%20rpf.draft1.doc/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/cmurphy@chamber-music.org> , (212) 242-2022, x16. Chinen and Smith will cover such questions as:
How do you maximize the chances that your event will appear in a “Listings” section?
What persuades an editor to assign a feature story on a particular artist, ensemble, or event?
How do I take advantage of the blogosphere and social media to attract press attention?
Nate Chinen writes about jazz and pop for the New York Times and is a columnist for JazzTimes. Steve Smith is the music editor of Time Out New York and writes regularly on classical/contemporary music for The New York Times. First Tuesdays is made possible through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Through the generosity of the MetLife Foundation, recordings of selected sessions are offered free to CMA members via the CMA website, www.chamber-music.org <http://www.chamber-music.org/> .
Chamber Music America http://www.chamber-music.org/, the national service organization for the ensemble music profession, was founded in 1977 to develop and strengthen an evolving chamber music community. With a membership of over 6,000, including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artists’ managers, educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes members representing a wide range of musical styles and traditions. In addition to its funding programs, CMA provides its members with consulting services, access to health and instrument insurance, conferences, seminars and several publications, including Chamber Music magazine, and a website, http://www.chamber-music.org/. HAVE A JAZZ EVENT, NEW CD OR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE JAZZ COMMUNITY YOU WANT TO PROMOTE? CONTACT JAZZ PROMO SERVICES FOR PRICE QUOTE.
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269 State Route 94 South
WARWICK, NY 10990
T: 845-986-1677 / F: 845-986-1699
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"SPECIALIZING IN MEDIA CAMPAIGNS FOR THE MUSIC COMMUNITY, ARTISTS, LABELS, VENUES AND EVENTS.”
From: Jazz Promo Services
http://jazzpromoservices.com/
Contact: Susan Dadian
COMING MARCH 1: FREE WORKSHOP
HOW TO GET PRESS PUBLICITY with NATE CHINEN AND STEVE SMITH
February 17, 2011— The next Chamber Music America First Tuesdays workshop features music journalists Nate Chinen and Steve Smith offering a candid view of how the music press operates—and how artists and presenters can attract print-media attention for concerts and CD releases. The free First Tuesdays series, focusing on practical issues critical to the working ensemble-music professional, is produced in partnership with St. Peter’s Church and the Midtown Arts Common.
Workshop Title: Meet the Music Press
Speakers: Music journalists Nate Chinen and Steve Smith When: Tuesday, March 1; 3:00–5:00 p.m. Where: Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th St., New York City Cost: The workshop is free to registrants
RSVP: Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve, contact Caitlin Murphy, program assistant, CMA, cmurphy@chamber-music.org <http://68.167.87.146/exchange/MLioi/Inbox/combo%20PJ%20RFP.EML/PR%2011FAJE-PJ%20rpf.draft1.doc/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/cmurphy@chamber-music.org> , (212) 242-2022, x16. Chinen and Smith will cover such questions as:
How do you approach editors at newspapers and magazines?
Nate Chinen writes about jazz and pop for the New York Times and is a columnist for JazzTimes. Steve Smith is the music editor of Time Out New York and writes regularly on classical/contemporary music for The New York Times. First Tuesdays is made possible through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Through the generosity of the MetLife Foundation, recordings of selected sessions are offered free to CMA members via the CMA website, www.chamber-music.org <http://www.chamber-music.org/> .
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The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s Church <http://www.saintpeters.org/jazz/index.html> , a home for diverse individuals and communities, celebrates the dignity and vitality of jazz, provides vibrant worship and pastoral care, and, through intersecting partnerships, offers jazz programs, education and services.
Chamber Music America http://www.chamber-music.org/, the national service organization for the ensemble music profession, was founded in 1977 to develop and strengthen an evolving chamber music community. With a membership of over 6,000, including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artists’ managers, educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes members representing a wide range of musical styles and traditions. In addition to its funding programs, CMA provides its members with consulting services, access to health and instrument insurance, conferences, seminars and several publications, including Chamber Music magazine, and a website, http://www.chamber-music.org/. HAVE A JAZZ EVENT, NEW CD OR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE JAZZ COMMUNITY YOU WANT TO PROMOTE? CONTACT JAZZ PROMO SERVICES FOR PRICE QUOTE.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
269 State Route 94 South
WARWICK, NY 10990
T: 845-986-1677 / F: 845-986-1699
E-MAIL: JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET
WEB SITE: http://jazzpromoservices.com/
"SPECIALIZING IN MEDIA CAMPAIGNS FOR THE MUSIC COMMUNITY, ARTISTS, LABELS, VENUES AND EVENTS.”
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