CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Dr. Judith C. McAllister, Minister of Music/President

Vice President Barbara Sago, Commissioner of Worship and Arts-IMD Mass Choir

Evangelist T. Lynn Smith, Coordinator Quorum of Directors

Elder Sam Townsend, Jr., Assistant Coordinator Quorum of Directors

SONG APPLICANT SUBMISSION FORM

International Mass Choir – AIM/Holy Convocation

NAME

MAILING ADDRESS

E-MAIL ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER(S)

Local Church Pastor Local Minister of Music

Jurisdiction Jurisdictional Bishop

NAME:

Jurisdictional Minister of

Music/President

MAILING ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER(S): Cell #: Home #: E-MAIL ADDRESS:

SONG #1 Title:

Tempo:

Key:

SONG #2 Title:

(if included) Tempo:

Key:

I. Applicant’s Personal Information

II. Applicant’s Affiliation

III. Applicant’s Song Submission(s)

My signature below attests to all of the following (A-H):

A. The information entered in Sections I, II and III is true and correct. B. I understand that a non-refundable fee of $75.00 (Non-QOD Members) will be

required for all original material presented. C. I understand that a non-refundable fee of $50.00 (Non-QOD Members) will be

required for all non-original material presented. D. I understand that completed entries must be submitted no later than

May 15 / September 15. E. I understand that, if selected, the IMD reserves the right to adjust or arrange my musical piece, as they deem necessary.

F. I understand that, if selected, the IMD reserves the right to utilize its staff of musicians and soloist as they deem necessary.

G. I understand I will be notified of the determination by June 15 / October 15 H. All Money Orders and/or Cashiers Checks should be made payable to: International Music Department Church of God in Christ (No personal checks).

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant ______________________________________________ Date

Evangelist T. Lynn Smith, Coordinator Quorum Directors P.O. Box 54896 - Atlanta, GA 30308

seregionmusic@gmail.com

To be submitted on or before MAY 15 / SEPTEMBER 15

IMD STAFF ONLY

o Date Received ___________

o IMD Staff Initials _________

o Status ______ (A) ______ (R)

o QOD Member ____(Y) ____(N)

o Original_____ Non-Org_____

IV. Signed Statement of Clarity

V. Signed Statement of Clarity

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL

RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF MATERIAL.

Initials_______

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Dr. Judith C. McAllister, Minister of Music/President

Vice President Barbara Sago, Commissioner of Worship and Arts-IMD Mass Choir

Evangelist T. Lynn Smith, Coordinator Quorum of Directors

Elder Sam Townsend, Jr., Assistant Coordinator Quorum of Directors

SONG OFFERING SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

International Mass Choir – AIM/Holy Convocation

One of the goals of the International Mass Choir (IMC) is to promote music development and exposure of song writers while focusing on spiritual growth and communication with God. We encourage writers to submit songs that minister to the listener and congregation, understanding that anointed music destroys yokes. In an effort to achieve this goal, the IMC staff will work with new and seasoned writers, vocalists, musicians, and directors developing their talents and maximize their skills. The end result is to become an essential asset to the International Mass Choir as well to their local church ministries.

Songwriters are welcome and encouraged to submit their compositions for ministry at the AIM Convention and/or Holy Convocation. All submissions must comply with the following Guidelines:

A. Song / Writer / Applicant Requirements: Original Songs • Non-QOD

Members

Lyrics must be theologically and biblically sound, and communicate the truths of God, not repetitious (words or phrases that repeat with no variation)

Song should inspire spontaneous, spiritual expressions of hope and joy

Song must be centered on and focused toward God’s approval, not man’s entertainment

Song must strive to meet the needs of a diverse body of worshippers

Song harmony and/or unison parts must be clear and concise

Song must be copyrighted (proof of copyright number is necessary)

Writer / Applicant must comply with the financial reporting system for the IMD

Writer / Applicant must complete the IMD Song Offering Application

Writer / Applicant must attend leadership training sessions, given by the IMD Minister of Music and/or those whom he/she may appoint

B. Submissions must:

Include a downloadable music file which contains all leads and vocal parts

Include a lyric sheet (if possible)

Include a completed Song Offering Application form

Submit a NON REFUNDABLE FEE of $75.00

Comply to Entry Deadline: on or before MAY 15 / SEPTEMBER 15

Send to: P.O. Box 54896, Atlanta, GA 30308 or email: seregionmusic@gmail.com