The 2016 American Eagle Awards will be held at Summer NAMM in Nashville, TN. Please save the date for the 33rd Annual Awards Luncheon and Leadership in Music Symposium. Honorees to be announced.
The National Music Council and the Music Publishers Association are looking for students to creatively present their viewpoints, in video format, on “The Importance of Intellectual Property and Copyright Law”. Complete rules and guidelines available at www.mpa.org.
Here are some questions you might want to think about when making your submission:
Who does copyright protect? Why is it important to protect intellectual property? What would the world be like if there were no protections for intellectual property? Why do you think people ignore copyright laws? What can other students learn from watching your video?
You can submit online by using the following form:
http://www.mpa.org/content/2016-scholarship-application
You can see previous winners on our YouTube channel here: http://www.mpa.org/content/mpa-nmc-announce-2015-scholarship-winners
Read the rules below: Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to scholarship@mpa.org.
OFFICIAL RULES OF THE NMC COPYRIGHT AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE MPA
1. ELIGIBILITY: The NMC Copyright Awareness Scholarship Program Sponsored by the MPA for 2016 is open only to those legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia and individuals currently studying in one of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia pursuant to a valid F-1 Student Visa who are between thirteen (13) and twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of application and who are currently enrolled in an accredited secondary school or post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Students must supply contact of school official so that enrollment can be confirmed.
Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and their immediate family members (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) are not eligible to win.
2. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, beginning February 1, 2016 go to www.mpa.org and follow the instructions for completing the Application and uploading your Submission.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, May 29 no later than 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be made to submit past this deadline.
Limit one (1) Application and Submission per person. Written, pictorial, audio or video responses that are obscene, pornographic, defamatory or otherwise objectionable will be disqualified. All Applications and Submissions become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, or unintelligible entries. By submitting an Application and Submission, you fully and unconditionally accept and agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.
The NMC and MPA are looking for students to creatively present their viewpoints, in VIDEO format, on The Importance of Intellectual Property and Copyright Law. All submissions must consist primarily of original material. If a submission contains copyrighted material (e.g., a song, a video clip) owned by another party, please submit evidence of permission to use that material. Submissions that contain copyrighted material but which do not include such evidence of permission to use that material will be automatically disqualified.
*Videos must be in .mp4, .m4v, mov, or .wmv formats. Other formats will not be accepted.
*Files must be 8MB or less.
*Videos should be between thirty (30) seconds and three (3) minutes.
*Winners must be able to supply a high quality version of their video.
*Files uploaded must contain the name of the student. Examples: jennifer_smith.m4v, john_harris.mov, jim_ellis_pirate_party.wmv. If files are not named appropriately they will not be viewed.
3. SELECTION OF POTENTIAL WINNERS: Sponsor is looking for Submissions that are well-constructed and clearly and creatively address the topic. On or about June 16, 2016, a qualified panel of judges will select three (3) potential winners. Winner we be notified by the end of August, 2016.
4. PUBLICITY: By submitting an Application and Submission, Applicant (or, if a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian) agrees that Sponsor may, without any limitation or further compensation or notice, use his or her name, voice and/or likeness in any and all media, worldwide, for the purpose of advertising and promoting the Website, the Sponsor, the Scholarship Program, or any other promotion, contest or sweepstakes of the Sponsor.
5. OWNERSHIP: By submitting an Application and Submission, Applicant (or, if a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian) grants to Sponsor a worldwide perpetual non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute and exploit the material submitted, including the worldwide copyright and any extensions, renewals, revivals, reversions and restorations thereof, for any educational, promotional or other non-commercial purpose. Applicant further agrees that Sponsor and its designees may edit and modify the Submission and all elements of it in any and all media now known or not currently known, throughout the world in perpetuity without compensation, permission or notification to Applicant or any third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicant shall be entitled to terminate the license granted to Sponsor hereunder upon written notice to Sponsor after a period of five (5) years from the date Applicant submits the Application and Submission.
6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES/INDEMNIFICATION: Each person who enters this Scholarship Program represents and warrants to Sponsor as follows: (i) the Application and Submission, including any written, pictorial, audio and/or video content are the Applicant’s own original, previously unpublished, and previously unproduced work (except for any copyrighted material owned by third parties as to which all necessary permission to use such material has been obtained) and, as of the date of submission, are not the subject of any actual or threatened litigation or claim; (ii) the Application and Submission, including any written, pictorial, audio and/or video content, neither infringes upon nor violates the intellectual property rights or other rights of any other person or entity; (iii) the Application and Submission, including any written, pictorial, audio, and/or video content, does not and will not violate any applicable laws, and meets the Official Rules set forth herein. Each Applicant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Sponsor harmless from and against any and all third party claims, actions or proceedings of any kind and from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses relating to or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the warranties, representations or agreements of Applicant hereunder.
7. NO OBLIGATION TO USE: Sponsor shall have no obligation (express or implied) to use any winning Submission, or to otherwise exploit a winning Submission or continue the development, production, distribution or exploitation thereof, and Sponsor may at any time abandon the use of the winning Submission for any reason, with or without legal justification or excuse, and the Scholarship prize recipients shall not be entitled to any damages or other relief by reason thereof.
8. LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE RECIPIENTS: The names of the Scholarship prize recipients and their winning Submissions may be posted on Sponsor’s Websites.
9. SPONSOR: The NMC Copyright Awareness Scholarship is sponsored by The Music Publishers Association of the United States and the National Music Council (NMC).
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Who We Are:
The Music Education Policy Roundtable is a coalition of music and music education organizations which advocates on behalf of ensuring the continued presence and perseverance of high quality music programs in America’s schools. The Roundtable believes that music education should be taught by certified music educators, delivering sequential, standards-based music education to all students across the nation, regardless of personal circumstance or background.
Overview of Winter 2016 Requests:
With the recent passage and signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Music Education Policy Roundtable would like to take this time to thank Congress for passing this historic piece of legislation. The legislation’s enumeration of “music” as part of a “Well-Rounded Education” marks an unprecedented step forward for music education. As ESSA implementation gets under way, the most important request that the Music Education Policy Roundtable can make is for Congress to fully fund this critical piece of legislation. As such, the Roundtable has developed several specific appropriations requests, which we offer for consideration, as funding proposals begin to take shape in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives regarding the programs authorized within ESSA.
Roundtable Federal Legislative Recommendations:
Appropriate Funding for All “Well-Rounded” Programs:
The inclusion of “music” within the definition of a “Well-Rounded Education” in ESSA provides a significant number of opportunities for supporting access to music education at the state and local levels. The specific enumeration of music in statute further articulates music’s eligibility for Title I, Title II, and Title IV funding. In order to realize the vision of maximizing these new federal resources in support of music education, Congress must do all that it can to prioritize ESSA funding during the upcoming appropriations process.
As such, we ask that Congress:
Support Access to Music Education for the Most Disadvantaged Students by Fully Funding Title I, Part A:
Title I, Part A programs, both school-wide and targeted, are now available to provide supplemental funds for a well-rounded education, including music.
Funding History for Title I to LEAs (in millions)
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FY 2015 $14,410 |
FY 2016 $14,909 |
FY 2017 $15,400 |
President’s Request FY 2017 Roundtable Request ____________________ |
Support Professional Development for Music Educators by Fully Funding Title I, Part A, Title II, Part A and Title IV, Part F: These funds may be used to support professional development for music educators, as part of supporting a “Well-rounded Education.”
Supporting Effective Instruction, Title II, Part A (formerly, Teacher Quality Program) Funding History (in millions)
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FY 2015 $2,350 |
FY 2016 $2,350 |
FY 2017 $2,250 |
President’s Request FY 2017 Roundtable Request ____________________ |
Assistance for Arts Education (formerly, Arts in Education), Title IV, Part F Funding History (in millions)
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FY 2015 $25.00 |
FY 2016 $27.00 |
FY 2017 $27.00 |
President’s Request FY 2017 Roundtable Request ____________________ |
Support Access to Music Education as Part of a Well-Rounded Education by Fully Funding Title IV, Part A:
ESSA provides a new and clear intent to support our nation’s schools through a “Well-Rounded Education.” As such, these funds may be used in part to improve access to music education, and, in turn, to support not only student success, but also the promotion of constructive student engagement, problem solving, and conflict resolution. In addition, other funds may be utilized to offer a broad array of enriched educational experiences, such as providing music to underrepresented, disadvantaged, and minority student populations.
Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, Title IV, Part A Funding History (in millions)
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ESSA Authorized Level $1,650.00 |
FY 2017 President’s Request $500.00 |
FY 2017 Roundtable Request ____________________ |
**Title IV, Part A is a new program created by the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),” therefore there is no previous funding history.
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1. Statement by the Music Education Policy Roundtable
On the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
Late last year, Congress reached a compromise agreement to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The compromise bill, S. 1177, also known as the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” includes “music” and “arts” as part of the new “Well-Rounded Education” provision (previously known as “Core Academic Subjects”), which provides a number of increased opportunities for access to music education. The Music Education Policy Roundtable, music education’s premier policy coalition dedicated to ensuring the presence and preservation of school music programs, is issuing its full and formal support for S. 1177.
The bill’s inclusion of “music” and “arts” in the “Well-Rounded Education” provision provides an unprecedented step forward for music education, as it connects to a variety of significant other provisions in S. 1177:
Title I: S. 1177 stipulates the eligibility of Title I funds for all “Well-Rounded Education” subjects. With the partnership of State and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), we have the opportunity to bolster access to a “Well-Rounded” education that includes music and arts for the nation’s most disadvantaged students.
Protecting Students’ Class Time: The inclusion of “music” and “arts” gives stakeholders a stronger point of reference when advocating for these programs, and when building state-level curricula and accountability systems. S. 1177 includes protection for students struggling in other academic areas from being pulled from music and arts courses in favor of remedial education. The bill emphasizes the importance of classroom time within these courses, as opposed to stripping them of an equally meaningful learning opportunity.
Title IV: S. 1177 requires school districts (Local Educational Agencies) to undertake a needs assessment of how they are supporting a well-rounded education in their schools, including music education, and then provides supplemental funding to strengthen programs which need assistance. This additional support signals Congress’ belief in the importance of a well-rounded education for our nation’s students, including the study of music.
2. Federal Grant Opportunities
S. 1177 also includes new opportunities for music and arts education through formula funding grants in Title IV. States receiving formula grants must use those monies for purposes of carrying out particular State Activities, including offering “Well-Rounded” educational experiences, such as music, to underrepresented, disadvantaged, or minority students. The bill specifically notes activities and programs in “music” and “arts” are both appropriate uses of formula grants.
The Music Education Policy Roundtable would like to take this opportunity to commend the members of the ESEA conference committee, and the leadership of both the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, for prioritizing music and arts programs in this legislation. The passage of this bipartisan bill will be a historic accomplishment and will provide access to the well-rounded education our students need for success. We urge other members of Congress to follow their colleagues and vote in support of S. 1177, the “Every Student Succeeds Act.” We are available to provide any resources that may be helpful in your upcoming discourse.
Thank you for your consideration and your service to our nation.
Sincerely,
The Music Education Policy Roundtable
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Non-Regulatory Guidance and Reporting Requests
Title I
DISAGGREGATED DATA ON MUSIC TEACHERS: We request that as part of the criteria for State plans and the annual State report card to the Secretary requiring reporting on educators teaching out of their credentialed areas, ED require this information to be broken down for all teachers of a Well-Rounded Education. (Sections 1005 and 1111)
STATE ACCOUNTABILITY FORMULAS: We request that as part of a State’s new accountability formula, States be encouraged to include access to and student participation levels in music education as an “other indicator determined by the State.” (Section 1005)
TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: We request that federal guidance on Targeted Assistance Programs include examples of how music and arts programs can be utilized to help children meet challenging State academic standards. (Section 1009)
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: We request that federal guidance on Parent and Family Engagement include examples of how music and the arts support and contribute to parental and family engagement. (Section 1010)
Title II
MENTORING: We request that as part of allowable state activities for mentoring new teachers, further guidance be provided to clarify that funds may be used for teachers of well-rounded subjects. (Section 2101)
Title IV
STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES: We request that as part of State use of funds for 21st century schools, ED require that the Consolidated State Progress Report on State- and LEA-funded activities break out the well-rounded educational activities by subject area, to include music education. (Sections 4104 and 4106)
21ST-CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS: We request that ED provide guidance language that includes examples of how music and arts can be offered in after-school programs, and that clarifies that these programs should not replace existing music and arts programs during the school day but are intended to provide additional access for music after or before school. (Section 4201)
CHARTER SCHOOL GRANTS: We request that ED include all definitions
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After reviewing hundreds of applications for the 2015 Copyright Awareness Scholarship we are pleased to announce this year’s big winners!
First Prize ($5,000) went to Hannah Paine for her heartfelt and honest take on the value of music. Hannah, who just completed her first year at Chapman University, is studying film production.
Second prize ($3,000) went to Jordan Hendrickson. Jordan, who just graduated from High School in Luck Wisconsin, is headed to the Milwaukee School of Engineering to study Software Engineering.
Third prize ($2,000) went to Lorena Durán for her artistic take on the subject; her video asks the viewer to think about what happens when we dilute art. Lorena is a graduate student in film at NYU.
With so many outstanding submissions this year it was hard to select just three winners. The National Music Council and the Music Publishers Association would like to acknowledge the excellent work of our finalists:
Christopher Delgado, Palm Beach, FL
Victoria Miller, Sarasota, FL
Noelani Rachel Min, Memphis, TN
Alex Nazarchuk, Fife, WA
David Ramirez, Pembroke Pines, FL
Alex Rennie, Santa Fe, NM
Ryan Rusin, Garden Grove, CA
We are certain that each and every one of these students have a bright future ahead of them.
And to all of the brave students who stood up to the challenge to tell us why copyright and intellectual property are important, we commend them! We know so much work goes into these projects and look forward to viewing the creative and fantastic things that come from the minds of our applicants.
The Copyright Awareness Scholarship was created in 2010 by the Music Publishers Association to help students learn more about intellectual property and copyright. The MPA has since joined with the National Music Council to help cast a wider net and reach a larger audience of students.
For more information please contact scholarship@mpa.org.
Founded in 1895, the Music Publishers Association is the oldest music trade organization in the United States, fostering communication among publishers, dealers, music educators, and all ultimate users of music.
The National Music Council is celebrating its 75th year as a forum for the free discussion of this country’s national music affairs and challenges. Through the cooperative work of its member organizations, the NMC promotes and supports music and music education as an integral part of the curricula in the schools of our nation, and in the lives of its citizens. The Council provides for the exchange of information and coordination of efforts among its member organizations and speaks with one voice for the music community whenever an authoritative expression of opinion is desirable.
The National Music Council is profoundly saddened to note the passing of legendary performer and civil rights activist Theodore Bikel. Bikel was honored with the Council’s American Eagle Award in 2012 in recognition of his unique contribution to the artistry, development, and appreciation of music in America and for his pioneering work as an ambassador of American music to the world.
Nashville July 11, 2015 – The National Music Council continued its 75th Anniversary Celebrations by bringing its Annual American Eagle Awards presentation to Nashville for the very first time on July 11th as part of the Summer NAMM Show events. The highly prestigious Eagle Awards, are presented each year in national celebration of an individual’s or an organization’s long term contribution to America’s musical culture and heritage.
This year, music legends Kris Kristofferson and Jim Lauderdale were honored, along with country music management icon Jim Halsey and country music producer/director Sherman Halsey. A special award was presented to the Nashville Mayor’s Office, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and Country Music Association & Foundation, for the creation and support of the Music Makes Us arts education initiative.
This year’s celebration included tributes to the honorees by a host of musical greats, including Rosanne Cash, Jack Ingram, The Oak Ridge Boys, Dwight Yoakam, and John Oates.
Dr. David Sanders, director of the National Music Council, notes that the individual recipients are being honored, “not just for the incredible gifts they have given generations of music lovers throughout the world with their creative output… but also for their dedication to encouraging young musicians– and potential musicians – through their great support and commitment to music education.”
Past American Eagle Award recipients include Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Clive Davis, Van Cliburn, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Morton Gould, Dave Brubeck, Marian Anderson, Max Roach, Lena Horne, Roy Clark, Elliott Carter, Roberta Peters, Odetta, Leonard Slatkin, Stephen Sondheim, Sesame Street, Hard Rock Cafe and VH1 Save the Music Foundation. This year’s event in Nashville marks the 32nd year of formal presentations of the Awards.
The awards were preceded by the Council’s annual Leadership in Music symposium, this year focusing on “Fair Trade Music,” with a panel of leading songwriters moderated by NMC board member Charles Sanders. The symposium featured the New York Emmy award winning animation created by the NMC and the Music Publishers Association of the United States as part of a primary school lesson plan that encourages kids to think about the ramifications of taking other people’s creative works without permission. Sanders frames the animated piece as “part of a world-wide effort by creators to change the narrative in terms of fostering an understanding that the online protection of creative works enhances freedom of speech and the marketplace of ideas, rather than encroaching on them.“
The National Music Council is celebrating its 75th year as a forum for the free discussion of this country’s national music affairs and challenges. Founded in 1940 to act as a clearing house for the joint opinion and decision of its members and to work to strengthen the importance of music in our life and culture, the Council’s initial membership of 13 has grown to almost 50 national music organizations, encompassing every important form of professional and commercial musical activity.
Through the cooperative work of its member organizations, the National Music Council promotes and supports music and music education as an integral part of the curricula in the schools of our nation, and in the lives of its citizens. The Council provides for the exchange of information and coordination of efforts among its member organizations and speaks with one voice for the music community whenever an authoritative expression of opinion is desirable.
The National Music Council is profoundly saddened to note the passing of legendary songwriter and performer Jim Ed Brown. Jim was scheduled to appear at the annual American Eagle Awards gala this coming July 11 in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be missed that day, and every day, by all those many in the music community who loved and admired him. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.