Home

2010 WMA SHowcase & awards show

November 17-21   -  Marriott Albuquerque

Click here to Download Ticket Order Form

(we're temporarily unable to process PayPal transactions)

Wednesday, November 17

WORKSHOP:  Managing Your Fretboard

Presented by: WMA Performing Member (UK), Stan Gee

Everyone can be a Good Singer, if they understand the Key System!’ Understanding the Key System enables singers to discover their optimum vocal range! This workshop covers all the steps to this discovery, which is also vital to accompany other singers and musicians. Click here for the complete agenda.

CONCERT: Celtic Roots in Western Music

Celtic Music influenced Prickly Pair & The Cactus Chorale, Ray Doyle and Juni Fisher. Join them and New Mexico's best Celtic musicians for a jig through history and influences of Celtic Music on Western Music of yesterday and today.

 

Thursday, November 18

WORKSHOP:  The Art of Jamming

Presented by: WMA Performing Members Suze Spencer-Marshall, Dave Martin, Carolyn Martin, Ric Steinke, Linda Hausler and a surprise guest or two

You see a group of folks jamming tunes in the lobby...Oh, this is very COOL...YOU want to do this too...so how DOES this work? Introducing the art of playing music with folks you don't know. We'll cover the basic concepts andcommon practices of JAM sessions, Song Circles, Tune Sessions, Songwriter's Swaps and spontaneous music making in various styles and gatherings. This is a hands-on class, folks, so bring whatever you make music with and be prepared to have loads of fun.

WORKSHOP:  New Faces in Western Music Panel

Presented by: WMA Performing Member Jeanne Cahill

This panel discussion features new Western Music performers/songwriters telling how they got started and what keeps them going.

SHOWCASES

For a preliminary schedule of performers for Thursday's showcases click here.

WMA Crisis Fund Benefit Dinner & Concert

You are invited to attend an exciting and heartwarming event that you'll remember long after it ends. The evening will include dinner and a great concert by WMA Performing Member and 2009 Entertainer of the Year Dave Stamey, who is donating his time and talent for this worthy cause. Motivational speaker, Larry Miller, will encourage us to donate and time, talent and treasure for the benefit of all. After 31 years crushing crime in the streets of Southern California, retired police Lieutenant Larry Miller now motivates audiences to new vision and purpose for their lives. Larry has challenged audiences from Indonesia to Eastern Europe and across this country to see past the obstacles that block their success. In the last few years, Larry developed a new ear for Western Music. Hear how Western performers won his heart to this special music. You will learn how to expand your vision for your craft and how the WMA can grow to support that vision.

 

Friday, November 19

WORKSHOP:  The Business of Music

Presented by: WMA Board of Advisors & Founding Member Hal Spencer

A brief disucssion on "Copyrights and Wrongs," song writer contracts, assignments and copyright registrations.

WORKSHOP:  How to Book Your Music & Poetry at County Fairs

Presented by: WMA Performing Members Bruce & Susan Matley (Nevada Slim & Cimarron Sue)

This workshop will provide practical information and guidance to those who wish to expand into the various fair performance markets.

WORKSHOP:  DJ Panel: Working with SoundScan

Presented by: WMA DJ Member Joe Baker

Panelists: WMA Members Barbara Richhart, Judy James, Rick Huff, George Fair & William Merritt

How to get your music heard on the radio and have it listed on the SoundScan charts.

SHOWCASES

For a preliminary schedule of performers for Friday's showcases click here.

CHUCKWAGON DINNER & FRIDAY NIGHT OPRY

Hosted by: WMA DJ Members Andy & Jim Nelson

Scheduled to perform: Richard Lee Cody & Mary Kaye - Gary Allegretto - The Tumbling Tumbleweeds - Horse Crazy - Carolyn Martin - Teresa Burleson - Judy Coder - Joyce Woodson - Dave Stamey - Call of the West - Rockin' M - Patty Clayton - Francine Roark Robison - The Texas Trailhands - Tom Hiatt - Fred Hargrove - KG & The Ranger - Ray Doyle - Kerry Grombacher - Barry Ward - Nevada Slim & Cimarron Sue - Diane Tribitt - Belinda Gail - Sons of the Rio Grande - Peggy Malone - Glenn Moreland & Washtub Jerry - Open Range - Lynn Anderson - Rockin' HW - Prickly Pair & The Cactus Chorale - Mike Mahaney - Syd Masters

Saturday, November 20

WMA Annual Membership Meeting

Open to all WMA members (and prospective members).

YODELING CONTEST - Click here to download rules and entry form.

HARMONY CONTEST - Click here to download rules and entry form.

SHOWCASES

For a preliminary schedule of performers for Saturday's showcases click here.

WMA AWARDS SHOW

Hosted by: WMA Performing Member and President Jon Messenger

Performances by past award winners and the top 5 nominated songs. Always an exciting evening.

Sunday, November 21

COWBOY CHURCH

Hosted by: WMA Performing Member Troy Bateson

Scheduled to perform: Jan Michael Corey - Coyote Creek - Steven Spalding - Dale Page - Barry Ward - Del Kubena - Doug Figgs - Skeeter Mann - Monty Moncrief Teel - STAMPEDE! - Mike Mahaney - Peggy Malone - Prairie Moon - Jim Cardwell -  Call of the West - Linda Lee Filener - Earl Gleason - Belinda Gail - Prickly Pair & The Cactus Chorale - Rockin' M - Carr Family Band - Lanny Joe Burnett - Mike Blair - Richard Lee Cody & Mary Kaye - Vince & Mindi - Randy Huston - Almeda Terry - Pete Laumbach - Francine Roark Robison - Mountain Saddle Band - Lynn Anderson - Slim McNaught - Joe Green & Merry Agape - Van & Kathy Criddle