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JUNE 16TH, 17TH, 18TH SET FOR PERFORMANCE DEGREE AUDITIONS!!
Auditions for entry into the Commercial Music Performance degree program, Fall semester 2010, will take place June 16th, 17th, and 18th on campus at LSCPA. Major areas of study include guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, and session vocals. All instrumentalists will be required to play along with tracks available for download on this site (Click "Audition on Premise" under "Audition and Interview Information" on the homepage of this site). Vocalists are asked to prepare two selections and bring either sheet music for accompaniment or tracks (CD). To schedule an audition, call 409-984-6520.
GET CERTIFICATION IN LIVE SOUND!
Start your live sound education with the Live Sound certificate. Spring of 2010 will be the first semester that the new Live Sound/Sound Reinforcement Certificate is offered at Lamar State College Port Arthur, with the next certification class beginning in the Fall of 2010. We are so excited to be the second college in all of Texas to offer this certificate. Learn how to rig and run sound for concert tours, arenas, places of worship, theaters, theme parks, and much more. Learn to design, install, optimize, operate, and maintain sound reinforcement systems of all sizes in real world environments! Call 409.984.6520 for more information.
LSC-PA Studio Facilities Offer Multiple Platforms
It is primary to our mission here at LSC-PA that our students graduate into the real world with hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of recording platforms. Studio A is oufitted with a Mac-based Pro Tools and Nuendo control. Studio B offers PC-based Pro Tools and Cubase 4. Studio C avails our students to 10 IMac workstations with Pro Tools LE. Finally, Analog has joined the family of LSC-PA Recording Studio platforms with the addition of a MCI-JH24 Analog 24 Track Tape Recorder, a MCI-Autolocator III, and a Peavy AMR 1600 Audio Console. Students now have the opportunity to learn how to record by tape, and digitally via Pro Tools (both Mac and PC), Nuendo, and Cubase 4.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION
April 17th, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center Theater • Lamar State College Port Arthur • Port Arthur, Texas

PRELIMINARY ROUND

  • DEMO must be submitted BEFORE MARCH 30, 2010 in either one of the following formats:
    • CD (hard copy) and Application mailed to the following address:
          BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION
          Lamar State College Port Arthur
          Attn: Mike Judy
          1500 Procter Street
          Port Arthur, TX 77641-01310
    • MP3 file format and Application emailed to the following address:
  • DEMO must consist of no fewer than TWO songs and no more than THREE songs. Songs may be original or covers.
  • COMPETITION APPLICATION must be completed and mailed (or emailed) with the DEMO. Applications may also be faxed to (409) 984-6000; Attn: Mike Judy.
  • Competition Application is available online here: PDF.

FINAL COMPETITION

  • FIVE FINALIST BANDS will be chosen to compete in the BATTLE OF THE BANDS, Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center Theater on the Lamar State College Port Arthur campus.
  • Sound checks and setups will begin 12:00 noon on the day of the concert. Each band will be informed as to their scheduled time.
  • House sound system, Mixing Console, Monitors, Drums, and Drum Enclosure will be provided. Other sound reinforcement considerations can be discussed via phone or via email.
  • Backline instruments can be provided (amps, keyboards, etc.) or can be loaded in by each band.

PRIZES

  • 1ST PLACE Winner of BATTLE OF THE BANDS: $1000 cash + 16 Free Hours of studio time at LSCPA Recording Studios
  • 2nd PLACE Winner of BATTLE OF THE BANDS: 12 Free Hours of studio time at LSCPA Recording Studios
  • 3rd PLACE Winner of BATTLE OF THE BANDS 8 Free Hours of studio time at LSCPA Recording Studios

REQUIREMENTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

  • BAND must submit a DEMO and Application for entry to arrive no later than MARCH 30th, 2010.
  • BAND must consist of THREE or MORE members.
  • At least TWO members must be presently enrolled in High School or College.
  • ANY kind of music (music genre) can compete.
  • DEMO for qualification should consist of no less than TWO songs and no more than THREE songs.
  • FINALIST bands will agree to use of image and sound from BATTLE OF THE BANDS concert by the promoters of the event, representatives of Lamar State College Port Arthur.
  • FINALIST bands will agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of Lamar State College Port Arthur, which include, but are not limited to: No drugs or alcohol allowed on college premises. No smoking on college premises. Respect for college property.

INELIGIBILITES

  • Students presently enrolled in the Commercial Music program at Lamar State College Port Arthur are ineligible to participate.
  • Any demo with less than two songs will disqualify the band.
  • Any demo with more than three songs could negatively impact the band’s chances.
  • Any band without TWO members presently enrolled in High School or College will be disqualified.
  • Any band who does not follow the Rules and Regulations stated above will be disqualified.
   
 
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