City
of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD)
of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD)
2013
SEASON SUMMER CONCERT PROGRAMS APPLICATION
SEASON SUMMER CONCERT PROGRAMS APPLICATION
Music
Under the Stars 30th
Season & Dancing in the City
Under the Stars 30th
Season & Dancing in the City
INTRODUCTION
Since
1983, MCAD has programmed an outdoor summer concert program known as
Music
Under The Stars,
which is held at the Chamizal National Memorial Park. Since 2010,
MCAD has programmed an outdoor dance concert program known as Dancing
in the City,
which is held at Arts Festival Plaza.
1983, MCAD has programmed an outdoor summer concert program known as
Music
Under The Stars,
which is held at the Chamizal National Memorial Park. Since 2010,
MCAD has programmed an outdoor dance concert program known as Dancing
in the City,
which is held at Arts Festival Plaza.
PURPOSE
To
provide a complement of local and guest performers that represent a
variety of musical genres with the intent of presenting El Paso
residents and visitors with the best possible free summer concert
programs. Along with local musicians and musical groups, the
programs feature professional musicians of regional, national and
international recognition.
provide a complement of local and guest performers that represent a
variety of musical genres with the intent of presenting El Paso
residents and visitors with the best possible free summer concert
programs. Along with local musicians and musical groups, the
programs feature professional musicians of regional, national and
international recognition.
The
El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is committed
to assisting in the development of El Paso’s creative sector and to
support access to arts and cultural activities for El Paso residents
and visitors alike. Through these summer concert programs the MCAD
provides free family-friendly entertainment to approximately 70,000
residents and visitors annually. Both programs present music from a
wide variety of cultures and artistic styles.
El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is committed
to assisting in the development of El Paso’s creative sector and to
support access to arts and cultural activities for El Paso residents
and visitors alike. Through these summer concert programs the MCAD
provides free family-friendly entertainment to approximately 70,000
residents and visitors annually. Both programs present music from a
wide variety of cultures and artistic styles.
PROCESS
MCAD
is currently seeking musical performers for the 2013 season. The
line-up will include a diverse mix of performers with a variety of
rhythms, styles and musical influences.
is currently seeking musical performers for the 2013 season. The
line-up will include a diverse mix of performers with a variety of
rhythms, styles and musical influences.
MCAD
identifies performers by aggressively seeking out and recruiting
professional regional, national, and international performers and
also accepts applications and researches all recommendations made to
the MCAD. NOTE:
At the time of contract execution, all international applicants must
have appropriate visas for travel and work in the U.S.
identifies performers by aggressively seeking out and recruiting
professional regional, national, and international performers and
also accepts applications and researches all recommendations made to
the MCAD. NOTE:
At the time of contract execution, all international applicants must
have appropriate visas for travel and work in the U.S.
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
Applicants
interested in being considered for the 2013 Summer Concert Programs,
must submit all of the following items via
email only. Hand-written applications will NOT be considered:
interested in being considered for the 2013 Summer Concert Programs,
must submit all of the following items via
email only. Hand-written applications will NOT be considered:
-
Completed
Participant Interest Form (incomplete
applications will not be considered) -
Summary
of professional history and biographical information in a Word
format document only. -
Digital
format Photographs -
Demo
MP3; submit the best 90-second representation of your work -
Schedule
of upcoming performances in a Word format document only -
Booking
fees and related costs -
Do
not assume that the Review Panel will already be familiar with your
music or work.
Send any additional materials that will help the review panel
better understand the services provided by the organization;
including scanned news clippings, mov. files, or any printed
promotional material. DVD
movies will not be considered. -
No
VHS, DVDs, audiotapes or slides will be accepted
REVIEW
PROCESS
PROCESS
All
applications and all support materials will be reviewed by a
selection panel of community stakeholders who will make
recommendations to the MCAD for the 2013 Summer Concert Programs.
applications and all support materials will be reviewed by a
selection panel of community stakeholders who will make
recommendations to the MCAD for the 2013 Summer Concert Programs.
All
applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
-
Quality
of support materials -
History
and professional experience -
Ability
to provide 90 minute music-set and access to instruments -
Evidence
of professional reviews and critiques or recommendations -
Reasonable
booking fees and related costs
APPLICATION
TIMEFRAME
TIMEFRAME
Applications
will be accepted by the MCAD beginning on September 10, 2012.
Incomplete
applications will not be considered. All
applications and support materials must be emailed by 6:00 PM on
November
1, 2012.
Hand-written
forms will not be accepted.
The participant form is included in this document, and may also be
downloaded from our website at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
will be accepted by the MCAD beginning on September 10, 2012.
Incomplete
applications will not be considered. All
applications and support materials must be emailed by 6:00 PM on
November
1, 2012.
Hand-written
forms will not be accepted.
The participant form is included in this document, and may also be
downloaded from our website at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
SUBMIT
INFORMATION PACKETS TO:
INFORMATION PACKETS TO:
All
Application packets must be emailed to: mcadevents@elpasotexas.gov
Application packets must be emailed to: mcadevents@elpasotexas.gov
For
additional information, please contact Chris Espinoza, Production
Coordinator, at 915-541-4895 or via email: espinozac@elpasotexas.gov.
additional information, please contact Chris Espinoza, Production
Coordinator, at 915-541-4895 or via email: espinozac@elpasotexas.gov.
NOTIFICATION
TO APPLICANTS
TO APPLICANTS
All
applicants will be notified in December 2012 of the status of their
request.
Whether or not you are selected for the 2013 season, the MCAD will
keep all submitted support materials for documentation and
promotional purposes.
applicants will be notified in December 2012 of the status of their
request.
Whether or not you are selected for the 2013 season, the MCAD will
keep all submitted support materials for documentation and
promotional purposes.
In
addition, upon selection minor applicants or children’s groups
(under 18 years of age at time of contracting) must each submit a
Minor Release Form. The form is available upon request, and may also
be downloaded from our website at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
addition, upon selection minor applicants or children’s groups
(under 18 years of age at time of contracting) must each submit a
Minor Release Form. The form is available upon request, and may also
be downloaded from our website at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
City
of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department
of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department
SUMMER
CONCERT PROGRAMS PARTICIPANT INTEREST FORM
CONCERT PROGRAMS PARTICIPANT INTEREST FORM
2013
Season
Season
Answer
all questions. Use a clear, easy to read font of at least 12-points.
Attach
all requested support materials. Hand-written forms will not be
accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Download
form at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
all questions. Use a clear, easy to read font of at least 12-points.
Attach
all requested support materials. Hand-written forms will not be
accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Download
form at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad.