MID-MISSOURI SONGWRITING CIRCLE A Compass sponsored songwriting group for adults, age 21 and over. Monthly gathering of songwriters for education, support, song sharing, critique and collaboration, as well as opportunities to participate in Compass Music Showcases. See calendar page for upcoming dates. To attend, you must RSVP to reserve your seat. $5- $10 per meeting to cover refreshments/expenses. Contact person: Vicki Leighty: vleighty07@yahoo.com
YOUNG SONGWRITERS GROUP (begins Summer 2012) A Compass sponsored summer program for 10 young songwriters, ages 12-20 who learn the craft of songwriting on guitar, under the direction of an established songwriter. Participants perform their orginal song compositions for friends, family and peers at a Compass showcase event. More information forthcoming by Spring 2012. Compass is seeking in-kind donations of used acoustic guitars suitable for starter guitars for this program. Contact person: Vicki Leighty: vleighty07@yahoo.com
COMPASS MUSIC SHOWCASES Showcase events that promote the musical talent and original song compositions of aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters. Compass collaborates with other organizations, such as First Night Columbia to provide music showcases from time to time; and also sponsors it’s own annual showcase events to feature the works of: 1) local songwriters and musicians emerging from Compass-sponsored programs, and 2) regionally- and nationally-known singer-songwriters who are here as presenters for Compass workshops series. See calendar page for dates and details. Contact person: Vicki Leighty: vleighty07@yahoo.com
Compass, Inc., P. O. Box 30043, Columbia, Missouri 65205 – phone (573) 673-2299
